01-09-67 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLA.
COMMISSION MEETING
1-9-67
AGENDA
1. Call to Order.
2. Invocation.
3. Approval of Minutes 12-26-66.
4. Recognition of Visitors.
5. Correspondence:
(a) Beaches Area PTA
6. Reports:
(a) City Manager 's report.
(b) Committee on Indecent Exposure Ordinance.
(c) Study on Revised Insurance Coverage.
7 . Approve "Call for Bids " on Pick-up trucks.
8. (a) Approve refund payment on water cut-in not made.
(b) Clerk 's error - Excuse 1958 tax on 1/2 Lot.
9. Fire & Police Chief Reports.
10. City Manager.
11. Commissioners.
12. Adjourn.
l MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1967
AT 8:00 P. M.
Present:
William S . Howell, Mayor-Commissioner
John W. Weldon
Donald L. Goodling
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 December 26, 1966 were approved
as written upon motion of Mr. Weldon, seconded by Mr. Goodling
and carried.
Mr. Howell recognized visitors present and called for any
business from the floor not on the Agenda.
Mr. Henry Isaacs pointed out that the minutes just approved
show Mr. Holloway made motion to approve previous minutes
yet he is not listed as being present. The Clerk advised it
was a typographical error in omitting Mr. Holloway's name as
he was present at December 26, 1966 meeting and on time. Mr.
Holloway was late on arrival at December 12, 1966 meeting, and
Mr. Weldon was late at December 26, 1966 meeting. Mr. Howell
stated the minutes of December 26, 1966 will be corrected to
show Mr. Holloway as being present.
Mr. Howell called for any further business from the floor
not on the Agenda. There was none.
A letter was read from the Beaches Area P.T.A. thanking
Chief Vogel for the part he took in their recent Study Course.
Mr. Bennett read the City Manager 's report which is attached
to these minutes and made a part thereof.
Mr. Parks reported that he, Mr. Weldon and Mr. Thompson had
met and a preliminary draft of an Ordinance on indecent
exposure has been made available to the Commissioners. It
is for their review and the Committee will endeavor to have it
ready for presentation for first reading by Title only at the
next meeting.
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A letter was read from McNeill Insurance Agency listing a new
Schedule of Values on our fleet of vehicles for collision and
comprehensive coverage. They advise that under the revised
values there would be a savings in our premium of $106.48.
There was discussion and Mr. Weldon advised that the Committee
has gone into this and thinks this is a well considered
suggestion of the Insurance carrier and would mean a saving
to the City. He stated that when the new garbage truck is
received it will go on at additional cost to the City. Mr.
Weldon moved that we accept the recommendation of the Insurance
Agent and instruct the City Manager to put into effect,
seconded by Mr. Parks and carried.
Approval was requested to call for bids on pick-up trucks.
Mr. Bennett advised one old truck will be traded in, one made
into a beach buggy, and the Public Works Superintendent's truck
transferred to Water Department. The Superintendent will take
one of the new trucks. The matter was discussed, and especially
the transferring of the special, more elaborate truck . bought
for the Public Works Superintendent to the Water Department.
Following further discussion Mr. Goodling moved that the matter
be referred to a Committee to report back to next meeting, and
if find that two trucks are justified to include in report
proper specifications, so details can be made available,
seconded by Mr. Parks and carried. Mr. Howell appointed
Commissioners Holloway and Parks with City Manager Bennett as
Committee.
Mrs. Grage requested approval to refund $28.00 which is partial
payment made by Riva Mae Silmon on a water cut-in for a house
being built on Richardson Lane, Donner 's Subdivision, as the
cut-in was not made. It was found to be better for her to
connect on to her front house line and have two units on one
meter. Mr. Weldon moved approval of refund, seconded by Mr.
Parks. Mr. Weldon asked if Ordinance permitted service to two
dwelling units in separate buildings through one meter. Mrs.
Grage advised yes - that is what she has at her place. Mr.
Weldon still questioned as to whether Ordinance permitted.
Mrs. Grage advised it does - as long as on same property and
ownership. Mr. Weldon asked the City Manager to check the
Ordinance. Mr. Howell put the question and the motion carried.
Mrs. Grage requested approval to excuse the 1958 taxes in
amount of $3.31 on East 1/2 of Lot 7, Block 2, Atlantic Beach,
as the Clerk 's office gave a Certificate in error stating
all taxes were paid. In 1958 three lots were divided into
two and this East 1/2 of Lot 7 was overlooked for 1958 taxes.
Mr. Weldon moved the 1958 taxes be excused on East 1/2 of Lot 7,
Block 2, and the Tax Roll so marked, seconded by Mr. Holloway
and carried.
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Chief Vogel stated he would like to see an Ordinance passed
requiring people who serve the public alcoholic beverages,
and taxi drivers, to register with the Police Department.
The only ones we have requirements on now are door to door
salesmen. There was discussion and Mr. Howell asked Chief
Vogel to prepare such an Ordinance for consideration.
Mr. Bennett advised our mechanic has finished repairs to the
Adams grader which only cost us $926.00 for parts. This same
work, if taken to town, would have cost between $1500.00 to
$2000.00.
Mr. Goodling thinks we should be making some decisions regard-
ing Tax Assessor for 1967 . Mr. Howell agrees, and advised he
is doing some investigating and expects to have something by
next meeting.
Mr. Goodling moved that an amendment be prepared to amend the
1967 Budget to increasetransfer from Unbudgeted Reserve
Account #123"by $25, 000. 00, and carry the change through the
Budget to Sewer Fund, seconded by Mr. Weldon. Mr. Goodling
advised that our 1965 Audit shows a $50, 000.00 surplus and
indications are we will still have at least same amount at
end of 1966. He realizes we need operating capital, but feels
we have opportunity now to increase our sewer fund reserve and
the transfer would not have to be made until later in 1967 .
Mr . Holloway feels it needs more study and thinks a Committee
should be appointed. There was a long discussion and it was
brought out we will receive the Audit on 1966 funds sometime
this month as the Auditors have just about finished their work.
It was suggested we have Mr. Tyson, our Auditor, consult with
us on this matter. Following discussion, Mr. Howell put the
question and the vote was:
Aye: Goodling, Parks, Weldon, Howell
Nay: Holloway
Whereupon Mr. Howell declared the motion carried.
Mr. Holloway would like for records to show that the report
of the Local Government Study Commission has been made public
and thinks the Commission should review for edification.
Mr. Weldon stated the local press announced this week that
representatives of the three Beach cities had taken off for
Tennessee, and he was not aware of anyone from Atlantic Beach
going. He would like to ask question as to whether story
was accurate or inaccurate. Mr. Howell stated he couldnt
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answer - he didn 't go. Mr. Weldon inquired if any member of
the Commission went - none went. Mr. Howell stated he was
happy to see Mayor Wilson go and thinks he got some good
information and regrets that he could not go. Mr . Weldon
stated they could have saved that trip as representatives
from Tennessee came to Duval County for the Local Study
Commission - glad City of Atlantic Beach not put to that
expense. Mr. Howell stated doesn 't think City of Atlantic
Beach would have been put to any expense, and assures any time
he travels for own edification will go at own expense.
Mr. Holloway reminded the Commission of the Expressway
Authority meeting in Lake City and would like to make sure we
are represented, with reference to lighting Atlantic Boulevard.
Mr. Howell stated would be happy to go at own expense. Mr.
Holloway feels City Manager should go - he is not volunteering
our services but would like to see someone represent us. Mr.
Weldon reported that several of us attended the meeting of
Expressway Authority in an effort to get lights on Causeway from
Bridge to Third Street, also on Bridge, and sidewalk along
Atlantic Boulevard to Pool, but we did not get much satisfac-
tion from Expressway Authority as they pointed out they had no
funds for lighting. Following further discussion, Mr. Weldon
moved the City Manager be authorized to attend this meeting
and urged that all Commissioners who are able to attend, do so,
seconded by Mr. Holloway and carried.
Mayor Howell recognized among our visitors Mayor William S.
Wilson of Jacksonville Beach and Mayor John Futch of Neptune
Beach.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
Willi S. Howell
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January 9, 1967
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
The last two weeks the Public Works Department has
poured concrete in the driveways at the Police Station.
They have also installed limerock at the cross-over on
Selva Marina Drive, and just as soon as we have warm
weather the blacktop will be installed so as to complete
this work.
The Mosquito Control Department has cleaned the ditch
from the Dam to the west side of Mayport Road, and by
removing these obstructions the lagoons can be cleaned
and drained very quickly in case of heavy rains.
We have been cutting down the dead trees in Park Terrace.
We have set telephone poles at Pic N' Save so that cars
cannot drive over the grass.
We are now in the process of cleaning and painting all
garbage containers.
I am to have a meeting with Marion Baker, City of
Jacksonville Electric Light Department, regarding
installation of 3 more street lights. He already has
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approval of this. We will have 2 of these lights
installed on the poles here by the City Hall, and a
light is needed on Seminole Road at Sturdivant Street.
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City Manager
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