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05-13-63 v COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA MAY 134 1963 AGENDA (1) Call to Order. (2) Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 221 1963. (3) Recognition of Visitors. (4) Opening of Bids: (a) Water Pump. (b) Control Panel. (5) Request by Mayor Isaacs for Commission to sponsor a Class in Beach Horse Show - $25.00. (6) Finance Committee report on Engineer's statements. (7) Correspondence: (a) American Legion. (b) Mrs. C. E. McLane. (c) Mrs. Arlenus Di/lender. (8) Request for sign permit: (a) Texas Oil Co. - Atlantic Blvd. & Royal Palms Dr. (b) Beach Auto Sales - 160 Mayport Road (9) Jones Roofing Co. - Building permit. (10) Ordinances: 1. Rezoning request on certain property on Levy Road (1st reading) . (11) Resolutions: (a) Sewer Service Charges - Beaches Aquatic Pool (b) U. N. Day Proclamation - Chairman appointment. (12) Report - Beach Erosion Committee. (13) Delinquent taxes and assessments. (14) Department Public Safety. (15) Commissioners. (16) Adjourn. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY MAY 13, 1963, AT 8:00 P. M. Present: Henry G. Isa .cs 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. Grape, City Clerk The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr. Isaacs, who welcomed all visitors present. Minutes of the meeting of April 26, 1963, wore approved as written upon motion of Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Johansen and carried. The Mayor then called for any business from the floor not on the agenda. Mrs. James A. Holbert, Sailfish Drive, Royal Palms, presented a petition from neighbors and a letter from her doctor, sub- stantiating her complaint, relative to the noise caused by the construction crews working on the trucks on the property adjoining her back yard. These are the trucks being used to haul the dirt on the seawall repair program at Neptune and Jacksonville Beaches and they do their repairing at night, which has had a very bad effect upon her health. It was ad- vised that the matter had been discussed with Mr. Imler, but the disturbance has not been corrected. The matter was dis- cussed at length during which Mr. Printon advised that she had a justifiable complaint on the noise and situation that exists there, but the trucks are within their zoning rights and are not breaking a law by being there. It was the con- sensus of opinion that the Commission sympathizes and will see if some solution can be worked out. Mayor Isaacs advised that we would try to do something about the situation. Reverend James Stewart, pastor of the Pentecostal Church, advised that his church has appreciated using the City Hall • for their services, but are now ready to build their own buf:I3ing. They are planning to purchase property at the corner of Levy Road and Main Street and wanted to make sure there were no restrictions against church porperty in this location. He was advised that we did not know of any reason why he could not go ahead with the purchase of the land and bring his plans in to the City Manager to check and issue a permit. Minutes - 5-13-63 Page 2 Bids were next opened on the centrifugal water pump. A copy of Certified Proof of Publication for Call for Bids is attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. Bids were received from: Holley-Edwards Sales, Inc. $1, 300.00 Moore Utility Supply Company 880.00 Wallace Equipment Company 950.00 Mr. Johansen moved that the bids be turned over to the Finance Committee with authority to act after conferring with the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Claiborne and carried. There were no bids taken on the control panel, as we are en- deavoring to fix the existing one to meet our requirements. A request was presented from the Beaches Chamber of Commerce for the City to sponsor a class in their Third Annual Horse Show. This is a non-profit affair and the money will go to- ward the expense of the three day show. It was the consensus of opinion that we sponsor the class to the amount of $25.00 and that the money be taken from the Commissioners fund. The Finance Committee reported on the engineer 's bill for services rendered and advised that it wns their recommenda- tion that we pay the bills. Mr. Lawrence moved that these bills be paid, seconded by Mr . Claiborne and carried. A letter was read from the American Legion expressing appreci- ation for our assistance in the Welcome Day Parade and particularly commending Tom Gately and Harry Rentz for their help. A letter was received from Mrs. C. E. McLane regarding her complaint on boarding of horses in her area. Mr. Printon advised that he had written Mrs. McLane and suggested that she file a complaint, which apparently has not been done. It was agreed that it would be necessary for her to file a complaint if she is not satisfied and take action through the courts. As far as we can ascertain, the land is being used the same as it has been for years - as a farm. A letter was presented from Mrs. Arlenus Dillender relative to a water bill which her tenant left unpaid and wanting to know if she was responsible for same. Mr. Lawrence suggested that Mr . Printon write her to the effect that the owner is Minutes - 5-13-63 Page 3 held responsible to the City for utility bills. It was agreed that this be done. A request was presented from Texaco, Inc. , for permission to erect a sign at the location of their proposed new station. Mr. Printon advised that it was a standard business sign and meets the code. Mr. Moore then moved that the permit be granted, seconded by Mr. Lawrence and carried. A request was next presented for a permit to erect a Beach Auto Sales sign at 160 Mayport Road. Mr. Printon advised that at present there are about 7 signs at this particular location and that the property, in his opinion, is "over- signed". Mr. Moore moved that the permit be denied on the recommendation of the City Manager. The matter was discussed, during which Mr. Johansen suggested that it be turned over to the Planning Board for study and recommendation. Since other signs have been allowed there, he does not see how this permit can be turned down. Mr. Moore 's motion died for lack of a second and the request was turned over to the Planning Board for recommendation. A request was received for a permit to put a sign on top of the Lovett Building on Atlantic Boulevard. The sign was to be of wood and put on existing base. Mr. Printon advised that the wooden sign would not meet the code, therefore, Mr. Lawrence moved that this particular request be denied, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. It was then moved by Mr. Johansen that a permit for a sign be granted subject to compliance with the building code, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried. A request was received to erect a Sea Horse Motel sign on Atlantic Boulevard adjacent to the Kahoe Garage property. Mr. Printon advised that the sign meets the code, recommend- ing that the permit be granted; whereupon Mr. Claiborne moved that the permit be granted, seconded by Mr. Johansen and carried. Mrs. Charles Moore requested that the Planning Board be asked to make a study of signs in Atlantic Beach, as we are getting more and more signs on our highways and it is becom- ing a problem. A request was presented from Buddy Jones of Jones Roofing Company for a building permit to take down the old building and erect a new building on his property on Atlantic Boulevard. Minutes - 5-13-63 Page 4 He does not have completed plans and following discussion, it was the consensus of opinion that Mr. Jones get together with Mr . Printon on any questions as to the new building, then-present his final plans for approval by the Commission. An Ordinance was presented in writing for first reading by title only. Said Ordinance is to amend Zoning Ordinance re- zoning the property lying just west of the DuVerre of Florida property on the north side of Levy Road from Residence D to Industrial. Mr. Johansen moved that said Ordinance be adopted by title only on first reading, seconded by Mr. Claiborne and having been duly considered, was unanimously carried. Mr. Isaacs set June 10, 1963, as date for Public Hearing on this- Ordinance. Mr. Isaacs next_read Resolution 63-10 setting up sewer ser- vice charges for the Beaches Aquatic Club at $8.25 per month. This charge is in line with one for the Selva Marina Country Club pool. Following discussion, Mr. Johansen moved the adoption of Resolution -63-10, seconded by Mr. Lawrence and carried. Copy of Resolution 63-10 is attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. Mr. Isaacs appointed Mr. Preben Johansen as U. N. Chairman, following which_ Mr. Johansen presented a Proclamation setting up Thursday, October 24, 1963, as U.N. Day and moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Claiborne and carried. Mr. Lawrence, chairman of committee appointed to study the • Beach erosion and seawall problem, presented a report and proposal from Smith and -Gillespie, Engineers, relative to engineering services on the seawall damage. Slmith and Gillespie's fee for preparing a preliminary engineering report would be $750.00. This preliminary report would be- come a part of the appropriate fee for complete engineering services and would be credited on account of such fee at the rate of 1% of the construction cost of the work undertaken. There would be a fee of approximately $150.00 for prepara- tion of a shore protection ordinance. It was also recom- mended that they retain Dr. Per Bruun as a consultant in connection with the work at an approximate $500.00 service fee. The committee recommends that the proposal of Smith and Gillespie be accepted subject to the approval of the City Attorney. It was brought out in the discussion that the committee consists of Messers Harcourt Bull, J. A. Reid, Bob Price, City Manager Printon and Commissioner Lawrence and this..recommendation comes from this committee to the f Minutes - 5-13-63 Page 5 Commission. The matter was discussed at length, following which Mr. Lawrence moved that the proposal with supplement as presented be accepted subject to the City Attorney's approval, seconded by Mr. Claiborne and the call vote was: Aye: Claiborne, Johansen, Lawrence, Moore, Isaacs Nay: None Whereupon Mayor Isaacs declared the motion carried. Mr. Lawrence next brought up the matter of delinquent taxes which are approximately $7, 900.00 for the years 1932 through 1962. Also there is approximately 70,000.00 in delinquent sewer assessments. He would like for the City Manager and City Attorney to investigate some economical way to get payment on these taxes and assessments. Mr. Thompson advised that the letter gotten out by the City Clerk-Treasurer and himself some years before had resulted in very good collection and he would suggest that the City Clerk try this same method again. It was the consensus of opinion that this be done. Mr. Printon, as Director of Public Safety, advised that he and Chief Fultz had been concerned over our allottment of lifeguards being cut down by Red Cross. The matter has been taken up with them and we have been advised that we will be adequately covered on Sundays. On weekdays we are going to have a man at 15th Street, one on the Hotel Pier and a mobile unit covering our entire beach. He also advised that the bicycle safety program was completed by us with the cooperation of the Atlantic-Neptune P.T.A. and the Neptune Beach Police Department. Chief Fultz has requested the Commission to set up a traffic study committee to bring in recommendations on traffic problems in the City. The Fire Underwriters have made a check of the Fire Department and made some very constructive and basic recommendations regarding the department and personnel. Mr. Lawrence advised that the summer recreation program for the new park was being organized and there are approximately 224 participants in the Little League and Adult Softball programs to date. Mr. Lawrence advised that our radio system in Atlantic Beach for several months has been monitored by individuals having no official connection with the City. He doesn't feel that monitoring is ethical and if this practice is not discontinued, the City can do one of two things: turn the matter over to the FCC or buy scramble units for each of the units which the City has, but that this would cost approximately $200.00 per Minutes - 5-13-63 Page 6 unit. He advised that he would like to see the Mayor and Director of Public Safety get with the Fire and Police Chief and work out some solution. There was further discussion of the matter, but no action taken. Mr. Lawrence also advised that he was going to ask the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing Civil Service for the City of Atlantic Beach. Mr. Printon presented a request from Dr. Chas. B. Mabry, 1655 Ocean Front, North Atlantic Beach, for water cut-in. Mr. Printon advised that the water line goes by Dr. Mabry 's property and the connection could easily be made. He would pay out-of-City rates. It was the consensus of opinion that he be allowed to connect to the City lines for the usual cut-in charge and out-of-City service rates. There being no further business, Mayor Isaacs declared the meeting adjourned. Henry G. s-. •cs, Mayor-Commissioner Attest: aciA.422_ 1► Adele S. Grage, City C, -rk • RESOLUTION #63-10 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT: The following rates be set covering Sewer Service charges: Beaches Aquatic Club - $8. 25 per month temporary fee for existing facility. * * * * * * * * * Passed by the City Commission on May 13, 1963. Attest: (SEAL) Adele S. Grage, City Clerk elatoribatita¢.s-iattion ? he 3Jarksonuillr 3juuruul EVERY MORNING EVENING EXCEPT SUNDAY FLORIDA PUBLISHING COMPANY Publishers JACKSONVILLE, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA STATE OF FLORIDA 1 COUNTY OF DUVAL J Before the undersigned authority personally appeared W. B. Goodloe , who on oath says that he is Manager, Retail Advertising of The Florida Times-Union, and The Jacksonville Journal, daily newspapers published at Jacksonville in Duval County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a legal notice in the matter of bids centrifugal water pump - ---- __. - -._ - -- _.-------------- ---------- _.. REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Atlantic Beach is accepting bids on the following: --- the Court, item: I 1-1000 g.p. entrlfugal Water Pump II 1-3 Unit rol Panel Florida Times Union Specifications fined at the was published in city Hall, At orida. Bids shall be play- 'by item title. Bids will be .eat 8.00 o'clock in the issues of April 3C}� May 1,� 1963 P. M., May 13.1963Atl the City Hall, 716 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, Flor- ida. JOHN R. PRINTON City Manager. Affiant further says that the said The Florida Times-Union and The Jacksonville Journal are each newspapers published at Jacksonville, in said Duval County, Florida, and that the said newspapers have each heretofore been continuously published in said Duval County, Florida, The Florida Times-Union each day, and The Jacksonville Journal each day except Sundays, and each has been entered as second class mail matter at the postoffice in Jacksonville, in said Duval County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant fur- ther says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any dis- count, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in said newspaper. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 181 day of A.D. 103 -- - ---- - -- --- --- No-tary Public, State of Florida at Large. Feb.1 1967 My Commission Expire ,