06-06-83 v MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON JUNE 6, 1983 AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT:Commissioner William I. Gulliford, Jr. , Chairman
Commissioner Robert B. Cook, Sr.
Commissioner John W. Morris, Jr.
Mayor-Commissioner Robert B. Persons, Jr.
Commissioner Catherine G. Van Ness
AND: A. William Moss, City Manager
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney
Carl Stucki, Chief of Police
Wallace Bowles, Superintendent of Public Works
Adelaide R. Tucker, City Clerk
AND: Douglas Miller, Engineer for England & Thims, Inc.
Chairman Gulliford called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose
of discussing the evaluation report of paving, drainage, and roadway geometry
in Selva Marina Units 10, 11, and 12 for the City of Atlantic Beach that was
prepared by England & Thims, Inc. , Consulting Engineers.
All of the residents in the area were advised by letter that copies of the evaluation
report were available in City Hall for review and they were invited to attend the
meeting. Thirty-three were present. For the benefit of the residents that had
not attended the meeting of April 4, 1983, Chairman Gulliford explained in depth
that the Sevilla Development Corporation owns the streets, rights-of-way, and ease-
ments in Selva Marina Units No. 10, 11, and 12, and the City of Atlantic Beach
has no responsibility for the maintenance or repairs of the streets and rights-of-
way, and no responsibility for the drainage problems. At the meeting of April 11, 1983,
the City Commission voted to hire England & Thims, Inc. , Consulting Engineers, to do a
study evaluating what it would take in terms of dollars to bring the roads, drainage,
and right4-of-way up to minimum city standards. The report indicates that in order
to bring the paving, drainage and roadway geometry of the area up to the minimum
standards of the city, the residents will be looking at a potential investment of
$254,795. That would then put the city in a position whereby they could assume the
responsibility of those streets for maintenance, provided that the owner would agree
to such dedication. It was pointed out that such a project could be funded by a
special assessment whereby the city would take the total amount of the project,
divide it by the number of property owners effected, and the city would assess each
property owner that amount of money.
A general discussion followed. Chairman Gulliford opened the floor for any comments
from the residents. Several voiced their opinions and desires in regards to the
paving, drainage and roadway geometry report that England & Thims prepared. They were:
Donald Frazier, 1852 Hickory Lane; Glenn Johnson, 367 19th St. ; Mrs. Cynthia Davison,
1912 Hickory Lane; Mr. William Dowling, Jr. , 1842 Hickory Lane; Mrs. James Burton, 1809
N. Sherry Lane; Robert Fitzsimmons, 380 19th St. ; Mr. Alan Miller, 1835 Hickory Lane;
Karl Grunewald, 346 19th St. ; Jeane Richards, 1885 Hickory Lane; Talmadge Howe11,1895
Hickory Lane, and John Sale, 1921 Selva Marina Drive. The suggestion was made that only
partial improvements that were recommended be made. The consensus of opinion of the
Commission was that all the recommended improvements would have to be made to come up
to the minimum standards before the city could accept the streets for maintenance.
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Mrs. Cynthia Davison, 1912 Hickory Lane asked the Commission to give the
residents in that area the tax money back that they have been paying to the
city so that they may correct their own problems. The City Manager advised her
that the small amount paid to the City of Atlantic Beach doesn't even cover the
police and fire protection, or the sanitation pickup provided to the area.
After discussion, the residents in attendance agreed on the need to reorganize
the Selva Marina Civic Association and meet to determine the perimeters and
goals they wish to take.
Mrs. Burton asked Mr. Moss about the availability of street lights, and he said
that he was exploring options to purchase poles, hook up power, and negotiate
with property owners to pay them so much per year for electricity used.
Mr. Moss was also asked to investigate the possibility of posting hazardous road
signs and/or speed bumps.
The meeting adjourned at 8: 15 p.m.
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William I. Gullifor , Jr.
NIFChairman
ATTEST:
Adelaide R. Tucker
City Clerk