08-26-63 v COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
AUGUST 26, 1963
M.4.026.
(1) Call to Order.
(2) Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 12, 1963.
(3) Recognition of Visitors.
(4) Correspondence:
(a) Florida State Road Department.
(5) Resolutions:
(a) 63-17 on Burning Utilities Revenue Bonds & Coupons.
(b) ;. 63-18 on, Burning General Obligation Sewer Bonds &
Coupons.
(6) : Ordinances:
(a) Civil Service Ordinance - 1st Reading.
(b) Southern Building Code - 1st Reading.
(c) Jacksonville Plumbing Code - 1st Reading.
(d) Telephone Franchise Ordinance - Public Hearing.
• (7) Accept and place on file Water Department Audit for
period January 1, 1963, to June 30, 1963.
(8) Commissioners.
(9) Adjourn.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST
26, 1963, AT 8:00 P. M.
Present:
Henry G. Isaacs
Preben Johansen
J. B. Claiborne
C. B. Lawrence, Jr.
Chas. R. Moore, Commissioners
and
Frank Thompson, City Attorney
John R. Printon, City Manager
Adele S. Grage, City Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner,
Mr. Isaacs, who welcomed all citizens present.
Mr . Johansen moved that the minutes of the meeting of August
12, 1963, be approved as written, seconded by Mr. Moore and
carried.
Mayor Isaacs called for any business from the floor not on
the agenda. There was none.
Mr . Printon advised that the State Road Department has
acknowledged receipt of our Resolution #63-15 relative to
repairing and widening Mayport Road. Captain Reddy of the
Public Safety Division of the Florida Highway Patrol, to-
gether with representative from the Expressway Authority,
met here this afternoon regarding a four-lane highway at
this intersection. We are still requesting something be
done regarding shoulders and surfacing Mayport Road. Mr.
Lawrence asked if we have ever received results of survey
at the intersection of Plaza and Mayport Road a little over
a year ago. It was advised that a light had been approved
for the intersection at Penman Road and would be installed
as soon as crews were available.
The Mayor then read in full Resolution 63-17 regarding the
burning of Utilities Revenue Bonds and Coupons whereupon
Mr. Lawrence moved that Resolution 63-17 be adopted, sec-
onled by Mr. Moore and carried. Copy of Resolution 63-17
is attached to these minutes and made a part thereof.
Resolution 63-18 regarding burning of General Obligation
Sewer Bonds and Coupons was next read by the Mayor. Mr.
Lawrence moved that said Resolution 63-18 be adopted,
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seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. Copy of Resolution 63-18
is attached to these minutes and made a part thereof.
A Civil Service Ordinance was presented in full in writing
for first reading by title only. Following this, Mr. Lawrence
advised there are changes from the basic Ordinance which we
would like to have included in the first reading. The first
is on page 3, section 6, sub-title °j pertaining to people
not covered under Civil Service - the City Judge should be
added. Also on page 3, section 7, eligible employees now em-
ployed by the City will have a blanket coverage under this
Civil Service action, in other words, they will not have to
stand the competitive test. Section 4, page 3, should be
changed to show 4/5 vote of the Commission rather than majority.
Following discussion, Mr. Claiborne moved the adoption of said
Ordinance on first reading by title only, seconded by Mr. Moore
and the roll call vote was:
Aye: Claiborne, Johansen, Lawrence, Moore
Nay: Isaacs
whereupon the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed on first
reading by title only and set September 9, 1963, as the date
for Public Hearing.
An Ordinance amending Ordinance 55-58-1 and adopting the Rules
and Regulations governing Plumbing in the City of Jacksonville,
Florida, revised as of May 1, 1961, was presented in full in
writing for first reading by title only. Mr. Moore moved
adoption of said Ordinance by title only, seconded by Mr.
Lawrence and the roll call vote was:
Aye: Johansen, Lawrence, Moore, Claiborne, Isaacs
Nay: None
whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance passed on first
reading by title only and Public Hearing was set for Septem-
ber 9, 1963.
An Ordinance amending Ordinance #25-59-1 by adopting the
Southern Standard Building Code, 1960-61 Revision was pre-
sented in full in writing for first reading by title only.
It was moved by Mr. Lawrence that said Ordinance be adopted
on first reading by title only, seconded by Mr. Moore and
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the roll call vote:
Aye: Lawrence, Moore, Claiborne, Johansen, Isaacs
Nay: None
The Mayor declared said Ordinance passed on first reading by
title only and set public hearing for September 9, 1963.
Ordinance 40-63-3, Telephone Franchise Ordinance, was read
in full on second and final reading, following which the
Mayor declared the meeting in session for Public Hearing.
Mr. Jack Eslick of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph
Company appeared and answered questions from the Commissioners
and the audience regarding this Franchise. The main question
raised was in regard to the length of the Franchise, which
is 30 years. Mr. Lawrence felt that certainly no one wanted
to outlaw the telephones, but frankly felt that 30 years
was a bit longer than the City should enter into. There
was considerable discussion regarding this. Mr. Bull felt
that perhaps we could have a "favored nation" clause put
into the Franchise which would give us any benefits that
neighboring municipalities would receive from the Telephone
Company in the future. Mr. Eslick advised that he felt sure
his Company would not accept this. Following more discussion,
the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed and Mr. Claiborne
moved the adoption of said Ordinance on second and final
reading, seconded by Mr. Johansen and the roll call vote
was:
Aye: Moore, Claiborne, Johansen, Isaacs
Nay: Lawrence
whereupon the Mayor declared the Ordinance passed on second
and final reading. Said Ordinance to be on the ballot of
October 1st, 1963, primary election for approval or dis-
approval by freeholders.
The Water Department Audit for period January 1, 1963, to
June 30, 1963, was accepted and filed.
There was some discussion regarding the registration of
voters in the City of Atlantic Beach by the County volunteers
who will be at the City Hall registering voters September 3rd
through 13th. It was advised that the County workers would
not be able to register the City voters, but that they would
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refer them to the Deputy Registration Clerk assigned by the
City Clerk so that as many voters as possible can be regis-
tered.
Mr. Lawrence requested that $250.00 be donated from the
Commissioners Fund toward the recreation program for football.
The other two cities will be requested to contribute, too.
After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Lawrence moved that the City
of Atlantic Beach donate $250.00 toward the Beaches Athletic
Association for equipment out of the Commissioners Fund,
subject to the approval of the other cities of their por-
tion, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the
meeting adjourned.
Henry G. I1aas, Mayor-Commissioner
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Attest:
CUL& - 00,
Adele S. Grage, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 63-18
WHEREAS, the City has redeemed 5-3 9/10% General Obligation
Sewer Bonds in amount of $5, 000.00, said bonds bearing matur-
ity date of April 1, 1962, and
WHEREAS, the City has redeemed Sewer Bond interest coupons
which have become due thru 1962,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, That the
following numbered bonds totaling $5, 000.00 in value be
burned:
Numbers 6 thru 10
and that,
The following numbered interest coupons be burned:
Coupon 4, Bonds 111 - 120.
Coupon 5, Bonds 111 - 120.
Coupon 6, Bonds 111 - 120.
Coupon 7, Bonds 111 - 120; 186 - 200.
Coupon 8, Bonds 6 - 300.
Coupon 9, Bonds 11 - 110, 121 - 300.
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The above and foregoing Resolution passed by the City Commission
on August 28, 1963 .
Attest:
adj2JZ2_-\
Adele S. Grage, City Cl k
(SEAL)
RESOLUTION NO. 63-17
WHEREAS, the City has redeemed 6-31% Utility Revenue
Bonds in amount of $6, 000.00, said bonds bearing
maturity date of March 1, 1962, and
WHEREAS, the City has redeemed Utility Revenue Bond
interest coupons which have become due thru 1962,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA,
That the following numbered bonds totaling $6, 000.00
in value be burned:
Numbers 23 thru 28
and that,
The following numbered interest coupons be burned:
Coupon 9 from Bonds No. 192 - 201;
Coupon 10 from Bonds No. 205 - 209;
Coupon 11 from Bonds No. 192 '- 201,
205 - 209; Coupon 12 from Bonds No.
192 - 201, 205 - 209; Coupon 13 from
Bonds No. 192 - 201, 205 - 209;
Coupon 14 from Bonds No. 23 - 231;
Coupon 15 from Bonds No. 29 - 191,
202 - 231.
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The above and foregoing Resolution passed by the City
Commission on August 26, 1963 .
Attest:
CL&-ee_
(SEAL) Adele S. Grage, City Cler,