08-14-61 v 0 COMMISSION MEETING
CITY Off' ATLANTIC BEACH
AUGUST 14, 1961
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes of i seting of u7u1y 24„ 1961
3. Bids on Ahern Street paving
4. Recognition ..f Visitors
5. Public Hearing, Dormer Sewer Assessment Roll
Resolution,}.(,i-
6. Communica.tions to Commission
1. Hope Haven Hospital
2. Georgia E. Montgomery, Rezoning Block 5€3,,Section "HN
3. Park and. Playgrouad, S il,tatr Holding Co.
111111 7. City Managez:
1. Park and Playground, Seminole Rd &I Plaza
2. Building Pe mit, The Cabana Club
S. Resolutions
1. J. L. Rwr4selll 61- 5.5
9. Ordinances
1. Excess Water Rates, 1st Reg ing
2. Zoning Ordinance, Fences, let Reading
10. Commissioners
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, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PTM',ETING OP THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, AUGUST 14TH,1961
AT 8 P.M.
Present:
Wm. S. Howell
Preben Johansen
Chas. R. Moore
W. Laney Whitehurst, Commissioners
and
Frank Thompson, City Attorney
J.F. t Taggoner, ' Jr. , City Manager
Adele S. Grage, City Clerk
Absent: J.B. Claiborne, Commissioner
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor—Commissioner,
Mr. Howell.
Minutes of the meeting of ' July 24th; 1961 were approved as
written-upon motion of Mr. Johansen, seconded by Mr. Moore and
carried.
Bids were next received on the paving of Ahern St. between '
East Coast Drive and Sherry Drive in line with Call for bids,
certified proof of publication thereof is attached to these
minutes and made a part thereof. The bids were as follows:
Asphalt Paving, Inc . $11;700;00
Gateway Paving & Const.Co. 12;131 .43
B.B. McCormick &'Sons 14;888.00
R.H. Wright, Inc. 12,837.00
The above prices are for Alternate #1 (6" limerock base)
Mr. Moore moved that the bids be received for tabulation and'
be referred to ' the City Manager for study and recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Johansen and carried.
Mr. Howell recognized visitors present and called for any busi—
ness from the floor. A group of ladies representing some of
the new residents in Royal Palms sub—division appeared
and advised that they feta that the rates are too high on.water &
bills are excessive. They presented a petition signed by some
of the property- owners requesting that something be done on
the matter. Mr. Waggoner advised that on every complaint we
have received the meter was checked for accuracy of reading and
leaks . It was further brought out that the reduction of excess
water rates is in process of being considered on first reading
at this meeting. The matter was discussed at length and fir.
Waggoner is going to check the meters further on the high ex—
cesses.
Mr. Pleasant Gay presented plans for a building he wants to con— .
struct on Atlantic Blvd. and asked that the Commission study
same for approval. The Commission looked over the plans and
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Minutes of 8-14-61 , Page #2
Dr. Whitehurst moved that they be approved subject to checking
by the City Manager, seconded by Mr. Johansen and carried.
The Commission next went into session for Public Hearing on
the Donner Sewer Assessment Roll. Certified Proof of Publica—
tion of Public ".Hearing is attached to these minutes and made
a part thereof. As no one appeared either for or against:said
assessments the Mayor declared said Public Hearing closed.
Mayor Howell presented Resolution #61-24 confirming the Donner
Special Sewer Assessment Roll and read same in full, whereupon.
Mr. Johansen moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Moore and hav—
ing been duly considered the Mayor put the question thereon and
it was unanimously adopted. Copy of Resolution'.#61-24 is at—
tached to these minutes and made a part thereof.
An appeal from the Hope Haven Hospital Association asked : for:
donations to match a gift which has been offered the hospital.
Any who felt they could contribute were urged to do so.
A letter' was presented fr_om' Mrs . - Georgia E. Montgomery of Colum—
bus, Ga., owner of Block 58, Sec. H, requesting that this prop—
erty be re—Zoned from Residential to Business , as it is adjoin—
ing the LaGrande property on T layport Rd. and is usless as resi—
dential property. Dr. Whitehurst moved that Mr. Waggoner check
into the matter and see what she intends to do with her property
and then the Commission Will take under advisement, seconded by
Mr. Johansen and carried.
A proposed layout of replatting of certain lots in Saltair lying
northerly of Seaspray Ave. and West of Seminole Road was present.,
ed to—gether with the Warranty Deed covering the lots being
conveyed to the City for playground purposes . The matter was
discussed and Mr. Johansen moved that the layout be accepted in
principle and that the City also accept the deed from the -,Saltair
Holding Co . covering the lots for playground, and that Mr. Bull's
letter of transmittal be attached to the minutes and made a part
thereof, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried.
Mr. Waggoner presented a schedule of development of the proposed
park and playground at Seminole Rd. and the Plaza. It was stud—
ied and Mr. Johansen suggested that they have a special committee
meeting to study these plans as presented and get further plans
going. 'Monday, August2lst was set as date for this committee
meeting.
A letter was presented from the East Duval County Mosgmito Con—
trol District advising that they could start landfill on the
park project by October 1st.
A request was presented from the Cabana Club on Atlantic Blvd.
for a building permit to put a patio type addition onto their
building, and Mr. Waggoner recommended- that the request be de—
neid. The matter was discuss-6d and Mr. Johansen moved that the
permit be denied, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried.
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Minutes of 8-14-61, Page i3
Mr. Howell presented Resolution y61-25 covering compensation
covering unused annual leaves of J.L. Russell and read same in
full. Mr. Johansen moved the adoption of said Resolution sec-
onded by Dr. Whitehurst and carried. Copy of Resolution �#61-25
is attached to these minutes and made a part thereof.
Mr. Johansen moved that the payment as covered by- the above
Resolution be paid from the Unallocated Fund Acct. ;#1050 in
the 1961 Budget, seconded by Dr. Whitehurst and carried.
Mayor Howell presented Resolution #61-26 covering the procedure
for securing the insurance needs of :the City and amending Reso=
lution #58-24 and read same in full. Following discussion, Mr.
MoOre moved that said Resolution #61-26 be adopted, seconded by
Mr. Johansen and carried. Copy of Resolution # 61-26 is attached
to these minutes and made a part thereof.
Mr. Johansen presented an Ordinance in full in writing covering
amending excess water rates for the City and moved its adoption
by title only on first reading, seconded by Dr. Whitehurst and
having been duly considered the Mayor pu.t the question thereon
and the vote was unanimous for adoption. Date for Public Hear-
ing on said Ordinance was set for August 28th, 1961.
Dr. Whitehurst presented an Ordinance in full in writing amend-
ing Zoning Ordinance as regards regulations on heighth and loca-
tion' of fences and mOved its adoption on first reading by Title
only, seconded by Mr. Moore and having been duly considered, the
Mayor put the question thereon and the vote was unanimous for
adoption. Date of Public Hearing was set for September 11th,
1961.
There beitg no further business the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
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m. S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
1.1CLiedelt 1' 'Adele S. Grage, City Cle 1
RESOLUTION NO. (c / • 4,
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING SPECIAL SEWER ASSESSMENT ROLL.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No.60-28 of the City Com-
mission of the City of Atlantic Beach and other proceedings
duly had and taken in conformity with and pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 184 Florida Statutes, the said City
did cause to be constructed, in said City, Sanitary Sewers
and,
WHEREAS, after the completion of said work, the Engineer for
said City did prepare a Breliminary Assessment Roll in the
manner and form as required by said Statute and filed the
same with the City Clerk and,
WHEREAS, after the filing of said Roll as aforesaid the
City Clerk did publish notice as provided for and required
by said Statute and stating that at the regular meeting of
the City Commission of said City to be held at 8 o'clock P.M
at the City Hall of said City on August 14th, 1961, all in-
terested persons might appear and file written objection to
the confirmation of said Roll and,
WHEREAS, at the time and place stated in said notice the
said City Commission did meet to consider said Roll and to
receive and consider any objections that might be made to
the confirmation thereof and no objections from any persons
was made or presented and,
WHEREAS, the said City Commission has found and determined
that the said Roll is in all respects proper and correct and
that no assessment shown thereon is in excess of the special
benefits to the property assessed and that all assessments
shown thereon are in proportion to the special benefits to
the property assessed and that said Roll should be confirmed,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, That,
The said Special Assessment Roll and each assessment shown
thereon be and the same are hereby confirmed in all respects
and that the said Roll be forthwith delivered to the Treasurer
of said City and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, any assessment may be paid at
the office of the Treasurer of said City within 30 days after
date of this Resolution without interest. All assessments
may be paid in three (3) installments as follows:
Resolution No. v / -
Page 2.
(a) First Installment - $45.00 for each lateral plus
51.52% of footage assessment based on $3.30 per foot on
September 14th, 1961.
(b) The Unpaid Balance of said assessments in two
equal annual installments thereafter with interest at 6%
per annum.
All installments shall bear interest at the rate of 6% per
annum from and after September 14th, 1961, until paid, how-
ever, any assessment may be paid at any time before due
together with interest accrued thereon until date of payment.
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Passed by the City Commission August 14th, 1961.
Attest:
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RESOLUTION 61 - 26
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, That,
SECTION 1. In order to obtain insurance needs best fitted
to cover Fire and Liability hazards faced by the City of
Atlantic Beach, the following procedures are hereby adopted:
1. All of the fire and liability insurance shall
be placed with an agent meeting the following
qualifications:
A. An insurance agent licensed by a
Fire and Casualty Company.
B. Resident and Freeholder of the City
of Atlantic Beach, and registered elector.
C. Holding a current City of Atlantic
Beach Insurance Agent's Occupational
License on August 31st of each year.
2. Commissions resulting from premiums on all Fire
and Liability Insurance shall be divided into one
share more than the number of agents meeting the
above stated qualifications so that the Agent
effecting coverage shall receive for his services
one extra share but not less than one third of
the commission on the total premium.
3. The Insurance Company selected by the Agent
who effects coverage shall have a "Best's In-
surance Guide" rating of A or better, and shall
be a Capital Stock Company to avoid any possi-
ble loss contingency on the part of the City.
4. The Agent writing coverage for the City shall
call a meeting of all qualified Agents annually
on or before October 15 for the purpose of making
recommendations to the City Commission for the
placing of the Fire and Liability Insurance for
the ensuing year.
5. At it's discretion the Insurance Committee
shall call for annual bids regardless of term
policies and it shall be mandatory that Committee
Members submit bids every five years. (This being
Florida Law on term policies. )
Resolution 61-26
6. Issuing agent shall make an accounting to
each member of the committee setting forth cov-
erage, name of carrier, premium and rate of com-
mission per policy. Such accounting to be made
within thirty (30) days after receipt of pre-
mium payment together with check reflecting mem-
bers share of commission. Any return commission
due issuing agent by reason of audits, return
premiums or deletions shall be repaid to issuing
agent within thirty (30) days of billing to
committee members.
7. No elected official of the City of Atlantic
Beach shall participate in the division of
commissions resulting from City business or
effect contracts of insurance covering City
properties or liability thereon.
8. Non compliance with any of the provisions
of this Resolution shall disbar any member from
participation in the City insurance schedule.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT,
SECTION 2. This Resolution amends Resolution 58-24, and
that,
SECTION 3 . This resolution becomes effective immediately
upon its passage.
Passed by the City Commission August 14, 1961.
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Attest:
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Adele S. Grage, /
City Clerk