07-27-64 v CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
JULY 27 , 1964
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Invocation
3 . Minutes of Regular meeting of July 13, 1964.
4. Recognition of visitors.
5. Request for .approval revised utility plans Royal Palms
Shopping Center.
6. Request for permit for additional L.P. Gas Storage-
Rural Gas Co.
7 . Request for business license-Clinton Walker
8. Request for sign permit-relocation Junior Chamber of
Commerce sign, from W. 1st and Mayport Rd.to Plaza and
Mayport Rd.
9. Correspondence:
a. Florida Development Committee
b. Beaches Cab Co.
c. Comm. Bob Harris
d. Jacksonville-Duval County area Planning Board.
e. National Municipal League.
10. Report Jacksonville Humane Society for June, 1964
11. Request for refund duplicate payment of excess water-54.65
Mrs. Fred Wilkerson, 865 Sailfish Dr.
12. Request for approval of purchase of 10 lengths of 3/4"
galvanized pipe for water service account #3201
13. Commissioners
14. Ad j our n
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, JULY 27TH, 1964
AT 8 P.M.
Present:
George R. Olsen
Chas. R. Moore
Don Goodling
John W. Weldon
Walter J. Parks, Jr. , Commissioners
and
John R. Printon, City Manager
Adele S . Grage, City Clerk
Absent: Frank Thompson, City Attorney
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner,
Mr. Olsen.
Mr. Olsen advised that Mr. Frank Thompson was out of the City
due to the death of his brother and called for a minute ok silent
prayer following which Commissioner Weldon gave the Invocation.
As there were no corrections in the minutes Mayor Olsen declared
them approved as written. for the meeting of July 13th, 1964.
The Mayor recognized visitors present and called for any business
from the floor not on the agenda.
Mr. Ralph Kinman, Jr. appeared and stated his grievances rela-
tive to the Jim Walter house he bought on W. Main St. The main
one seemingly is the bad leakage of the windows. The City has
looked at the situation and the Jim Walter Co. have made efforts
to correct but the windows still leak. There was discussion
following which Mr. Weldon moved that upon submission of an item-
ized list by Mr. Kinman that the City Manager write to the
Jim Walter Co. advising of the list of complaints and telling
them to take the necessary action to correct same and have the
City Attorney check on the letter, seconded by Mr. Parks and
carried.
Mr. Printon presented the revised Utility plans for the Royal
Palms Shopping Center and advised that they comply with our re-
quirements and that they will be put down the 25 ' easment to serve
both the Theatre and the Pic & Save. Mr. Parks questioned the
drainage plan for the 25 ' easment pavement , type of pipe used
according to depth, etc. There was a discussion following which
Mr. Parks moved that the plans be approved subject to certain
provisions as he will outline to the City Manager, seconded by
Mr. Moore and carried.
Minutes 7-27-64, Page #2
Mr. Printon requested approval for a permit for additional L.P.
gas storage for Rural Gas Co. He advised that it meets Zoning
and other requirements and recommends that it be approved. Mr.
Moore moved that the permit be granted since it meets the code
and requirements, seconded by Mr. Mtldon and carried.
An application was presented from Clint Walker for a license to
have a locker club , with possibly a bus-stop service, a-1 pa:.king
accommodation for: sailors. There was discussion as to violations
of zoning ordinance, etc. Mr. Walker advised that he would like
to get the locker club license and if other items are in viola-
tion he would have to abide by the laws. Following discussion
Mr. Goodling moved that the matter be referred to the City Attor-
ney and a report be made to the next Commission meeting with
recommendation as to type of business and operations that would
be permitted in that Zone, seconded by Mr. Weldon and carried.
An application for permit for relocation of Jr, Chamber of Com-
merce sign from W. 1st St and Mayport Road to location between
W. 9th and W. Plaza on Mayport Rd. was presented for approval.
Mr. Printon advised that it meets our requirements, except that
he thinks it should set back more than 15 feet for traffic visi-
bility. Mr. Goodling moved approval of permit as requested sub-
ject to modification of setback as decided by City Manager and
Police Chief, seconded by Mr. Parks and carried.
A letter was read from the Florida Development Commission ad-
vising of a community development workshop being held in Palatka
on July 27th, 1964. It was consensus of opinion that we acknow-
ledge receipt of letter and advising of our desire to participate
in these workshops.
A letter was read from the Beaches Cab Service giving their new
established rates in Atlantic Beach. The letter was received for
filing and information.
A letter was read from Mr. Bob Harris, County Commissioner, ac-
knowledging receipt of our letter relative to violence on new
access ramps north of Atlantic Beach and advising that steps have
been taken to correct this situation.
A communication was read from the Jacksonville-Duval Area Plan-
ning Board relative to aerial photography and mapping for the
City of Atlantic Beach. Mr. Parks moved that we acknowledge
receipt of the letter and express our interest requesting further
detailed information on same, seconded by Mr. Moore and carried.
A letter was presented from the National Municipal League advising
of the National Conference in San Francisco in November and of
Minutes 7-27-64, Page #3
the All-America Cities competition. The letter was receives
for filing and information. It was suggested that perhaps the
Civic Roundtable might be interested in some of the projects
suggested in the enclosed folder.
The Jacksonville Humane Society report for the month of June,1964
was received for filing and information.
A request was presented for a refund on a duplicate payment
of excess water on Account 3053-4 to Mrs. Fred Wilkerson (tenent)
as . owner paid by mail the next day. Mr. Moore moved that the
refund be made of duplicate payment on excess water as requested,
seconded by Mr. Goodling and carried.
Request was made for approval of purchase of 10 lengths of 3/4"
pipe to be charged against Acct. #3201. Mr. Moore moved approval
of purchase of pipe as requested, seconded by Mr. Weldon and
carried.
Mr. Goodling suggested that the minutes show that the six month's
financial report had been received and filed for information and
that a study be given to the 1954 budget and message as to how
it is lining up. It was so agreed.
Mr. Goodling raised the question as to liability insurance cover-
age on equipment when outside the city limits. It was discussed
and Mr. Goodling moved that the City Manager get a letter from our
insurance carrier as to coverage on city vehicles and employees
when outside city limits, seconded by Mr. Parks and carried.
Mr. Moore suggested that we set up a program to get street num-
bers on houses and businesses in Atlantic Beach, and also sug-
gested that our street signs indicate the block numbers.
The matter of lot cleaning was discussed.
Mr. Weldon questioned what had been done relative to the ocean
front property in Block 26 as discussed with Mrs. Jennings and
Mr. Box at the last meeting. It was advised that we are working
with them as far as we can. There was discussion of the bulkhead,
aprons and their support, etc. following which it was consensus
of opinion that the City M^nager make a survey and report on con-
ditions of the bulkhead and recommend a program as to status and
what our approach should be to the problem. This to have for
consideration prior to budget time and would give us an answer
on this problem.
Minutes 7-27-64, Page #4
Chief Vogel advised that he has met with the surfers and has
set up districts and believes getting the situation worked out
alright.
Chief Vogel also advised that he was going to an FBI Seminar
at Silver Springs on the Civil Rights legislation.
There being no further business Mayor Olsen declared the meet-
ing adjourned.
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George / Olsen, Mayor-
Commissioner
Attest:
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Adele S. Grage, City Cle