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Waggoner, ' Jr. , City Manager Adele S. Grage, City Clerk The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Howell. Minutes of the meeting of -,March 27th, 1961 were approved as written upon motion of Mr. Johansen, seconded by Mr. Claiborne and carried. Mr. Howell recognized visitors present and called for any busi- ness from the floor. There was a capacity audience present. Mr. Ray Sandifer was present to discuss -with- those interested the proposed changes in the postoffices. Mr. Sandifer is the Field Service Officer of the Postoffice Department in this district. He explained the plan to make Atlantic Beach and :. Neptune Beach into one branch postoffice of Jacksonville Beach. The mail would continue to be addresses as at present for about 2 years,, then it would be addressed to and outgoing mail post- marked "Atlantic-Neptune Beaches , Fla." The house to house delivery which we have been entitled to for some time would be available under this plan. The matter was discussed at length and the consensus of opinion was that neither Atlantic Beach nor Neptune Beach want to lose their identity: The -plan as out- lined is to be effective as of April 29th, 1961. Mayor Earl Lighty of Neptune Beach was present. After further discussion Mr. Johansen moved that the City send Mayor Howell to Washing- ton , to go with Mayor Lighty, to ask for at least a 30 day de- lay until we can see if we can work to-gether with the Post- office Department for efficient service but remain Atlantic and Neptune Beach postoffice, not a branch, and if separate post- offices are impossible then a combined Atlantic-Neptune Beaches postoffice; the City to pay Mr. Howellts expenses for the trip, The motion was seconded by Mr. Claiborne and carried. Officer Giles of Jacksonville Beach Police Dept.spoke on be- half of the School Boy Patrol, requesting assistance in paying on the expenses for their annual trip to Washington. Mr. Howell advised that our charter governs where we can spend oftr tax money and it does not permit expenditures of this nature, however we have contacted our Atlantic Beach businessmen and he was presenting to the School Boy Patrol $6375 .00 donated by the local businessmen. Minutes 4-10-61, Page #2 A request was presented from Wm. I. Segal Realty Co . :,for the re-zoning of the NW corner Of Levy Rd and Mayport Rd. (10*A.)from Business to Industrial Zone. It was advised that'R.W. Fowler plans to request a similar re-zoning for Tract #3, Dormers Replat which adjoins the above acreage, and both parcels are in the overall Industrial Park being considered. Mr. Johansen moved that the Commission take under advisement and bring back a report to the next meeting, seconded by Dr. Whitehurst and carried. Mr. Bob Wardrep , representing an interested committee of citi- zens , presented to the Commission a plan for a recreation pro- gram which they feel can be worked out in co-operation with Neptune Beach. It was suggested that 2 officials be appointed from each of the two beaches to meet with the citizens committee for a thorough study of the program. After further discussion Mr. Johansen moved that 2 Commissioners be appointed to meet with 2 representatives of Neptune Beach and the Citizens Recrea- tion'Committee to set up such a program and bring back a re- port, seconded by Dr. Whitehurst and carried. Mrs . Edythe Chambers , Principal of the Atlantic-Neptune School requested the Commission to use their influence where possible to get the Board of Public Instruction to purchasethe land lying back of the school, as it is so badly needed. Mr. Waggoner advised that the 12 new street ligh-te' and the:re- locating of two existing lights would cost $1,276 .78. Mr. Johan- sen moved that authority be given to having these lights install- ed, seconded by Mr. Claiborne and carried. Mr. Johansen presented Resolution #61-8 authorizing the transfer of $276.78 from unallocated fund to Account #1011 Street Lights, and moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Claiborne and carried. Copy of Resolution #61-8 is attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. Mr. and Mrs . Robt. Wright appeared relative to the noise from the air=conditioning unit at the Drake home next to their proper- ty. Mr. Drake and Mr. McMurray of the air-conditioning company were present. There was a lengthy discussion as to degrees of noise, locations of units and other requirements needed. In absence of an Ordinance in Atlantic Beach, Mr. McMurray advised that he will try and meet the -requirements as set up in the Sarasota, Fla: Ordinance. Mr. Wright advised that he thought that was fair. Mr. Waggoner advised that' the -maintainer from the Florida Equip- ment Co . was quoted as $6 ,950.00. In the meantime he has found a second hand machine that is just one year old and in excellent condition for $4,750.00. He recommends that this second-hand machine be purchased. It was discussed and Mr. Johansen moved that this machine be purchased for $4,750.00, seconded by Dr. Whitehurst and carried. Minutes 4-10-61, Page #3 An:,invoice was presented from the Wm. S. Smith Construction Co. in amount of $2,418 .76 to cover construction of the Sanitary Sewer Line on Mamport Rd. It was discussed and Dr. Whitehurst moved that the bill be paid when we have' received the proper document oohveying said line to the City, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. The City Manager:advised that he had expected to have the Engin- eer' s plans, etc. on the W. 2nd St. sewet extension , but they were not here. The matter was discussed and the City Manager was directed to prepare the necessary Resolution for the next meeting. • Dr. Whitehurst presented Resolution #61-6 covering the paving of Ahern St. between East Coast Drive and Sherry Drive and moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. May 8th, 1961 was set as date for Public Hearing. Copy of said Resolution #61-6 is attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. Dr. Whitehurst presented Resolution #61-7 relative to traffic on State Road #10 between the Expressway and State Road A1A(Mayport Rd.) and moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. Copy of Resolution #61-7 attached to these minutes and made a ' part thereof. Copies to be sentto all interested communities, authorities and Road Departments. Mayor Howell next read Ordinance #67-61-3 in full covering pav- ing requirements for sub-divisions then declared the Commission in session for Public Hearing on said Ordinance. Notice of Public Hearing on this Ordinance has been posted in line with charter requirements. As no one appeared either for or against said Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public hearing closed, whereupon Mr. Moore moved its adoption on 2nd and final reading, seconded by Dr. Whitehurst and having been duly considered the Mayor put the question thereon and it was unanimously carried. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance #67-61-3 adopted. Mayor Howell next read Ordinance #80-61-5 in full covering water tap charges, then declared the Commission in session for Public Hearing on said Ordinance. Notice of said Public Hearing has been posted in line with charter requirements . Mr. Harcourt Bull stated that he thinks the front foot charge is improper and unfair. Mr. Robt. Lynch also stated that he thinks to bring the front foot formula to charge of tap is unfair. As no one else appeared the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed, whereupon Mr. Claiborne moved the adoption of Ordinance #80-61-5 on 2nd and final reading, seconded by Dr. Whitehurst and having been duly considered the Mayor put the question thereon and it was unanimously carried. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance #80-61-5 duly adopted. Minutes 4-10-61 , Page #4 The Mayor appointed Commissioners Whitehurst and Claiborne as the Recreation Committee from this Commission to meet with representatives :,from Neptune Beach and the Citizens Recreation Committee. There being no further business the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ate:, a Wm. S. Howell, Mayor. Attest: Commissiu... ad-t-Ce, g• 1/4)/44- Adele S. Grage, City Cle -4 f RESOLUTION NO. 61-6 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 60-25 ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA ON NOVEMBER 14th, 1960, PROVIDING FOR THE PAVING OF A PORTION OF AHERN STREET: FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE AT WHICH OWNERS OF PROPERTY TO BE ASSESSED, OR ANY OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED THEREIN, MAY APPEAR BEFORE SAID CITY COMMISSION AND BE HEARD AS TO THE PROPRIETY AND ADVISABILITY OF MAKING SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, AS TO THE COST THEREOF, AS TO THE MANNER OF PAYMENT THEREFOR, AND AS TO THE AMOUNT THEREOF TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST EACH PROPERTY SO IMPROVED: AND PROVIDING FOR THE GIVING OF NOTICE TO SUCH PROPERTY OWNERS AND INTERESTED PERSONS WHEREAS, on November 14, 1960, Resolution No. 60-25 was adopted by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, ordering the paving of that portion of Ahern Street lying between East Coast Drive and Sherry Drive, at which time there was on file with the City Clerk of said City an assessment plat showing the area to be assessed with plans and specifications, and an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvement; and WHEREAS, the assessment roll for raid improvement has been completed, and is on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida: Section 1. That said Resolution No. 60-25, as well as said assessment plat, said plans and specifications and said estimate of cost of said improvement, be and the same are hereby approved and confirmed. Section 2. That the said City Commission shall sit at the City Hall of said City at 8 o' clock P. M. on May 8 , 1961, at which time and place the owners of the property to be assessed and any other persons interested therein may appear before said Commission and be heard as to the propriety and advisability of making such improvements, as to the cost thereof, as to the manner of payment therefor and as to the amount thereof to be assessed against each property so improved. Section 3. That the Clerk of this City is hereby directed to give and publish notice in writing in the manner and as required by Section 170.07 Florida Statutes, 1959, to owners of the property to be affected by said improvements, which said notice shall be substantially in the following form: NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, by its resolution adopted November 14, 1960, ordered the paving of that portion of Ahern Street in said City lying between East Coast Drive and Sherry Drive, the cost thereof to be paid in part by special assessments upon the property to be so improved. An assessment plat showing the area to be assessed, with plans and specifications and an estimate of the cost of proposed improvement are on file in the office of the Clerk of said City. The City Commission of said City will meet at eight o'clock P. M. on May 8, 1961 in the City Hall in said City, at which time and place the owners of tha property to be assessed and any other persons interested therein may appear before said Commission and be heard as to the propriety and advisability of making such improvement, as to the cost thereof, as to the manner of payment therefor, and as to the amount thereof to be assessed against each property so improved. ADELE S. GRAGE City Clerk City of Atlantic Beach, Florida. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Passed by the City Commission on = . • • . , 1961 (IS2Ae-62_ )1g , Adele S. Grage J (Seal) City Clerk • .,,, ,, r . Z , ,.. 6;„,.,,.. . , , .. ... . .. . . : . 0 , .. f. O4 7:9" a . 44, /,.Z47717.",d • 1 , r '} ✓ -' 't .. ' o kiLl %,41 . i I I Cl'!iilL 0. • 1"��'`° e A •airy J .46 �1lL'I�li �+ : :5� mai 7/`1, t ., ,fie + !'‘t.' S i O ,,-.1 �` irj { j . i i f • ,\.,, k,L3\------- ..k‘e..., tT •44. ' i• i / i / it 1 RESOLUTION NO. 61-7 WHEREAS, the traffic on State Road No. 10 between the Ex- pressway and State Road AIA (Mayport Road) and on State Road AIA (Atlantic Boulevard) between the Mayport Road and Third Street in Neptune Beach has continued to increase since the Atlantic Beach City Commission by Resolution No. 59-26 dated November 23, 1959 and Resolution No. 60-26 dated November 24, 1960 urging the construction of a branch of the Expressway System of Duval County to serve the Beaches Communities and, WHEREAS, subdivision developments within the City limits of Atlantic Beach are proceeding as anticipated and should dou- ble the population of Atlantic Beach within the next year and, WHEREAS, the development and growth of the Mayport Naval Sta- tion is proceeding rapidly and the entire Beaches Area is growing at a rapid rate and, WHEREAS, the personnel of the Expressway Authority has changed since the date of the last Resolution of the City Commission, NOW THI REFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Expressway Authority seriously consider the need of extending a branch of the Express- way System to serve the Beaches Area and Mayport Naval Station. * * * * * * * Passed by the City Commission on April 10th, 1961. Attest: 1 City Clerk (SEAL) RESOLUTION NO. 61-8 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT, Two Hundred Seventy-six Dollars and Seventy- eight gents ($276.78) from the unallocated funds Acct,. No. 1050 be and the same is hereby transferred to Acct No. 1011, Street Lights, in the 1961 Budget. Passed by the City Commission on April 10, 1961. Attest: 4R i City Clerk / (SEAL)