04-24-67 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLA.
COMMISSION MEETING
4/24/67
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes 4/10/67
4. Recognition of Visitors
5. Bid:
(a) Re-surfacing streets
6. Reports:
(a) City Manager
(b) Sewer Ilant Chlorinator
7. Request from George Bull- Re: septic tank.
C . Ordinances- 2nd Reading
(a) Pets
9. Fire and Police Chief Reports
10. City Manager
11. Commissioners
12. Adjourn
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1967,
AT 8:00 P. M.
Present:
William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner
John W. Weldon
Donald L. Goodling (Late)
Louis C. Holloway, Jr.
Walter J. Parks, Jr. , Commissioners
and
Frank Thompson, City Attorney
Murray H. Bennett, City Manager
Adele S. Grage, City Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr.
Howell.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Parks.
The minutes of the meeting of April 10, 1967 were approved as
written upon motion of Mr. Holloway, seconded by Mr. Parks and
carried.
Mayor Howell recognized visitors present and called for any
business from the floor not on the Agenda.
Mr. Chas. R. Moore requested a clarification of the traffic
ordinance as regards parking on Beach Avenue. He advised he
has been excluded from parking on the West side of Beach Avenue
abutting his property and also on the East side of Beach Avenue
across from his property. He stated he had never made a
practice of parking on Beach Avenue but when it is necessary
he would like to be able to park without threat of police action.
Mr. Bennett advised he had written Mr. Moore regarding a trailer
that he had parked across from his place on Beach Avenue, and
Mr. Moore has removed it. There was a lengthy discussion of
speeding, parking, concrete blocks and posts on and off of
street right-of-way on Beach Avenue. It was brought out that
the signs and blocks were put at the location on complaint of
Mr . John Reid, in order to provide clearance for him to get in
and out of his garage. Mr. Weldon stated he felt all citizens
should be treated alike and suggested the City Manager no later
than tomorrow investigate and see if signs should be removed,
or whether street should be further widened throughout block so
that there is no discriminatory treatment of any citizen. There
was further discussion and Mr. Parks stated he did not think
the action of the Director of Public Safety, who was "Judge"
Arthur Craig at the time, was variance from Ordinance as
believes Ordinance gives Director of Public Safety the authority
Minutes 4/24/67 Page #2
in his judgment to put "No Parking" signs in any area at any
time. Mr . Thompson concurred. Mr. Bennett advised he would
remove the signs and clear the road in this section of Beach
Avenue.
Mr. Henry Isaacs called to the attention of the Commission that
in the April 10th, 1967 minutes, page 4, line 5, "Mr. Otto
Ball" spoke at length and it should be corrected to "Mr. Oliver
Ball". The Minutes will be so corrected.
Mr. A. J. Longo inquired as to what has been done further as
regards the traffic situation at 15th Street, Seminole Road
and East Coast Drive. The situation is getting worse. He
suggested money be added to General Fund for a new police car
and hire another patrolman. There was discussion following
which Mr. Goodling moved the City Manager and Chief of Police
take matter under consideration, investigate and report back
at the next meeting on feasibility as well as cost for adding
additional police patrol to cope with apparent traffic,
seconded by Mr. Holloway. Chief Vogel spoke at length on
work of his Department and their handling 1967 traffic on 1910
roads. At peak traffic time it is sometimes necessary to have
all 5 men on duty. Mr. Longo, Mr. Henry Isaacs and Mr. Robert
Cook spoke urging something be done - they think police do
good job but need assistance. Mr. Howell suggested contact
Auxiliary Police for help on weekends. Mr. Howell put the
question and the motion carried.
Mr. Clarence Johnston, Mr. George Bull and Mr. Henry Isaacs
all spoke in favor of some immediate action being taken to
correct the traffic situation.
Bids were received for resurfacing streets. Copy of certified
proof of publication of "Call for Bids" is attached to these
minutes and made a part thereof. Bids were received from:
Asphalt Contracting Corporation
Houdaille-Duval-Wright Company
Jaxon Construction Company
Mr . Parks stated the Commission has just taken an action which
thinks is necessary in regard to public safety within confines
of Municipality, he therefore moved that any action on bids
as received be postponed until the result of the report and
recommendation previously called for is received and acted
upon. Mr. Howell suggested bring report back and consider both
at same time and see which way to go. Mr. Goodling stated
• Minutes 4/24/67 Page #3
Committee on new police will either have to come up with addi-
tional revenue to offset additional expense or give up some of
expenditures. There was no second to motion so Mr. Parks then
moved that the bids be referred to Committee for report at next
meeting, seconded by Mr. Goodling and carried. Mr. Bennett, Mr.
Hilliard and Commissioner Holloway were appointed as Committee.
City Manager Bennett read his report, copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof. Mr. Goodling noted concurred
with Recreation Committee recommendation - and doesn 't believe
any official action needed.
Mr. Parks advised hasn 't had time to prepare specifications
on chlorinator. Mr. Howell stated will pass over to next
meeting.
The matter pertaining to Mr. George Bull 's application for
septic tank in area to be known as Selva Marina Unit #6 was
deferred until later in meeting.
The Pet Ordinance #95-67-10 was presented for second and final
reading and read in full by Mayor Howell. Notice of Public
Hearing on said Ordinance was posted in line with Charter
requirements. Mayor Howell then declared the meeting in
session for Public Hearing. Mr. Henry Isaacs, Mr. Colin
Tucker, Mr. George Bull and Mrs. Dorothy Kerber spoke against
the Ordinance - as unenforceable, should have leash require-
ment, putting more burden on Police Department when have just
finished discussing their overload, etc. Mayor Howell then
declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Howell questioned
where dogs will be kept. Chief Vogel advised in a pen which
we now have but will have to build separate one for cats, and
recommended that we continue the services of the Jacksonville
Humane Society - but we need dart gun for capture. Mr.
Holloway moved that Ordinance #95-67-10 be passed on second
and final reading, seconded by Mr. Weldon. Mr. Goodling
advised he thought the Commission had set a precedent and he
doesn 't find where there has been a written report of Committee
with recommendations. He feels certain people will be con-
cerned about protection of these animals, and is obligation
to listen to both sides. It was brought out that Notice of
Public Hearing was posted, also news media carried. There
was further discussion of cost involved, holding pens,
tranquilizer guns, and fact that we are concerned with the
wild and roving dogs. Mr. Howell expressed concern over how
going to enforce. Following discussion Mayor Howell put the
question and the vote was:
Aye: Holloway, Parks, Weldon
Nay: Goodling, Howell
• Minutes 4/24/67 Page #4
Mr. Howell declared the motion carried and Ordinance #95-67-10
passed on second and final reading.
Mr. Goodling inquired if we will have a report from the
Committee as to who is to enforce, recommendations on dart
gun, terms of contract, financing, and if Humane Society
gets who is to notify owners. Mr. Howell assumes that this
will be brought back by Committee who drew up proposed
Ordinance. He directed that the minutes so reflect.
Mr. George Bull advised that in compliance with the Committee 's
report of March 24, 1967 on his septic tank application, he had
written transmitting document evidence and suggestions and
would like an answer. There was a lengthy discussion as to
not developing at random, platting of area, easements, etc.
Mr. Howell suggested the matter be referred back to original
Committee to work out a flat use proposal and recommendations.
Mr. Weldon so moved, seconded by Mr. Holloway and the vote
was:
Aye: Holloway, Weldon, Goodling, Howell
Nay: Parks
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Copies of Police Court dockets for April 17th and 24th
together with monthly reports of Fire Department and Police
Department for month of March 1967 were received for informa-
tion and filing.
Chief Vogel advised there were a number of broken concrete
blocks on public property that constitute traffic hazard -
just wanted to bring to attention of the Commission.
Mr. Bennett stated he had written Mr. Collee relative to
getting some of broken up pavement from Atlantic Boulevard
and was advised to contact Reynolds, Smith and Hills. He
also stated that construction will start on Atlantic Boulevard
improvements on May 1st and a meeting has been called for
2:00 P. M. , April 27, to coordinate utilities work. Neptune
Beach is meeting tonight and Mr. Bob Gordon, Neptune Beach
Councilman, hopes to get some authority for action. Mr.
Bennett plans to attend the Expressway meeting on Thursday.
Mrs. Grage advised that corrected copy of the minutes of the
conference held on March 16th, 1967 has been received from the
Jacksonville Expressway Authority.
Minutes 4/24/67 Page #5
Mr. Bennett advised he had received answers to his letters
from Congressman Bennett and Senator Holland. Mr. Weldon
suggested copies of the letters be sent to each Commissioner.
Mrs. Grage will send copies as suggested.
Mr. Bennett reported that we have been checking out licenses
and have received a lot of repercussion as to vending machines.
Also, the Peaches Aquatic Pool, Inc. and Selva Marina Club
have not paid license but two other Clubs in the City have.
He would like to know just what is a "Private Club" and
"Country Club". There was discussion and Mr. Weldon moved that
the City Manager get with the City Attorney and get interpreta-
tion and enforce Ordinance in accordance with interpretation
fixed by Attorney, seconded by Mr. Parks. Mr. Goodling
suggested if they find Ordinance should be modified to suit
present conditions to report back to Commission. Mr. Weldon
agreed. The Mayor then put the question and the motion
carried.
Mr. Bennett reported he has application and approved drawings
for the new Sea Turtle Restaurant and asked for approval of
same. He advised it complies with building code, also hotel
and restaurant requirements, and he recommends approval. Mr.
Weldon stated he feels this is wholly desirable and welcome
and he therefore moves that the City Manager be authorized,
if there is compliance with all applicable Ordinances, to
issue approved building permit for construction, seconded by
Mr. Parks and carried.
Mr. Bennett advised he has written the Ribault Garden Club in
regard to selling the public on idea of using the refuse bags,
sample of which is attached to back wall.
There being no further business the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
Attest: / _i/_ /;% _
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acee_a_e Mayor-Csmmissioner
Adele S. Grage, City Clef
April 24, 1967
CITY MANAGERS REPORT
1. The Public Works Department has placed blacktop at the 7th
Street and 15th Street Ramps.
2. We have installed a concrete sidewalk for Mr. Jackson on the
6th Street side of East Coast Drive and 6th Street. We are
furnishing labor only for this installation.
3.Much of the time has been used in getting the Jack Russell Park
in shape for the start of the Little League baseball games which
began on the 22nd. We have cleared Park Street East of the Donner
playground, and since this is not a through Street we are going to
set up the Donner playground in this area so that there will be no
danger of the children getting hit by baseballs.
4. Members of the Commission met with members of the Recreation
Committee and decided to build a new concrete concession stand
and a slab for the indoor play room at the Jack Russell Park at
a cost of $750.00. The concrete block are going to be furnished
by the Little League and our Public Works Department will install
the block and do the necessary carpenter work. The concrete slab
is already poured. When this building is up we will move the
present wooden concession stand and put the bleachers in back of
home plate.
5. we have installed a sprinkler at the Jack Russell Park so that
the baseball diamond and infield can be watered.
6. We have been cutting the grass along the highways, and with
the new mower we can keep the Parks and the roadways mowed quite
often.
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Murray H. Bennett
City Manager