04-08-68 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION
4/8/68
AGENDA
1. Call to order.
2. Invocation.
3 . Approval of Minutes of meeting of 3/25/68.
4. Recognition of Visitors_
5. Bids Painting Water Tank.
6. Cox4BPond c e:
(a) Florida League Municipalities - Water Resources.
(b) Selva Marina Club - App aciation. Res Burglary.
7. Ordinances: Public Hearing - 2nd and Sinai Reading:
(a) Cigarette Tax.
(b) Approve adoption County Tax Roll.
8.Reports:
(at) Personnel Ordinance.
(b) Atlantic Blvd. Lighting.
(c) Sign Ordinance Amendment.
(d) Request - Jamestown Apt. setup.
9. Approval: Purchase from Account $1501 - Approx. $135.00.
10. Fire and Police Chief Reports and Dockets.
11. City Manager.
12. Commissioners.
13 . Adjourn.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION
HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1968 AT 8:00 P. M.
Present:
William S. Howell, Mayor-Commissioner
John W. Weldon
Louis C. Holloway, Jr.
Arthur J. Longo
Robert R. Rosborough, Commissioners
and
R. C. Vogel, City Manager
Oliver Ball, Acting City Attorney
Adele S. Grage, City Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor-Commissioner, Mr.
Howell.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Weldon.
The minutes of the meeting of March 25, 1968 were presented for
approval. Mr. Weldon advised there was an apparent typographical
error on page three, second paragraph, third line, the word
"substantial" should be "substantive" . Mr. Holloway moved
approval of the minutes as corrected, seconded by Mr. Rosborough
and carried.
Mr. Howell recognized visitors present and called for any busi-
ness from the floor not on the Agenda.
Mr. John Thorne of the Players-by-the-Sea presented a letter
from the Oceanside Arts Council, Incorporated, outlining
proposals to the governments of the three Beach Cities as
regards their plans and program for the cultural and economical
betterment of the Communities. They also requested financial
support and sponsorship of the Annual Arts Festival to be
known as "The Arts in May" . Mr. Howell advised that he is in
sympathy with project but under our Charter we cannot donate
tax money for causes or productions of this nature. There was
discussion as to the 8 projects, cost of tickets, fact that
Jacksonville Beach has contributed $600.00, programs to be used
and placing of ads therein. Since there is certain amount of
discretion as to advertising, perhaps the City Manager can work
out something, but we cannot donate. The matter was referred
to the City Manager.
Mrs. Laura Larkin, Recording Secretary for the Beaches Safety
Committee, invited each to come to meeting on April 23rd. ,
7 :30 P. M. at Jacksonville Beach Council Chambers. She gave
out Safety bumper stickers.
Bids were next opened on exterior cleaning and painting of
Water Tank. Only one bid was received which was from The Leary
Construction Company who furnished a bid covering work to be
done at specific costs from 1968 to 1972 at a total cost over
5 years of $14,000.00. They advise they have never been able
to find a bonding company which will furnish a five-year warranty
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bond. Mr. Howell stated that under the circumstances we should
redraft specifications and re-advertise for bids. Mr. Weldon
so moved, seconded by Mr. Holloway. There was discussion during
which it was suggested get specifications from paint manufacturers
and use, getting whatever warranty can from paint manufacturers.
Mr. Howell put the question and the motion carried.
A letter was presented with a Resolution from Florida League of
Municipalities as to Florida Water Resources. The letter was
received for information and filing.
Mr. Weldon inquired regarding plans by Mr. Walter J. Parks, Jr.
regarding sewage disposal. Mr. Vogel advised he had talked to
Mr. Parks this week and he is working on plans.
A letter was presented and read from the Selva Marina Country
Club expressing appreciation of fine work of our Public Safety
Department, former Chief Vogel and Patrolman Shirley Causey in
investigating and apprehending the person suspected of the theft
at the Club. Mr. Weldon moved the letter be received for
information and filing and a copy be placed in Patrolman Causey's
personnel record, seconded by Mr. Holloway and carried.
Ordinance #70-68-4 covering cigarette tax was presented for
second and final reading and was read in full by Mayor Howell
who declared the meeting in session for Public Hearing on said
Ordinance. Notice of Public Hearing was posted as required by
Charter. As no one appeared either for or against said Ordinance,
the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Longo moved
the passage of Ordinance #70-68-4 on second and final reading,
seconded by Mr. Weldon and carried.
Ordinance #70-68-5 providing for the Tax Assessor to adopt the
Tax Roll assessments prepared by the Duval County Tax Assessor
in the preparation of the City of Atlantic Beach Tax Roll was
presented and read in full. The Mayor then declared the meeting
in session for Public Hearing on said Ordinance. Notice of
Public Hearing was posted as required by Charter. As no one
appeared either for or against said Ordinance,the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Rosborough moved the passage of
Ordinance #70-68-5 on second and final reading, seconded by Mr.
Longo and carried.
Mr. Longo reported that Chief Stucki was securing information
for salary schedules from the Florida Chief of Police Association,
and as soon as this is received he and Mr. Vogel will get together
on the Personnel Ordinance.
Mr. Rosborough reported the Chief Engineer for City of Jacksonville
Electric Department advises they have made a survey, but copy of
letter sent to him is not in detail. Just made survey from
Ocean to Waterway on North side of Atlantic Boulevard but we only
anticipate going to Mayport Road. Dr. Corwin, Neptune Beach
Councilman, is getting with City of Jacksonville Beach. He hopes
to have more details for report at next meeting. He also
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reminded that our electrical franchise comes up for consideration
in the Fall and would suggest Committee be appointed to negotiate
or at least discuss with Jacksonville Electric Department. Mr.
Howell advised that he has had conversation with Mr. Clyde Simpson
and they are to get together in his office with new Electric
Authority so can start negotiations . Mr. Rosborough advised the
400 watt lights give considerably more light proportionately at
less cost. Mr. Weldon inquired if totally impractical to consider
lights in media, and it was advised that it was considered but
limerock already down and lights in center seem to get hit, and
would be more expensive. Mr. Weldon still thinks distinctive
possibility to contact former City of Boulogne as there are
beautiful fixtures standing there unlighted and unused. Will
look into.
Mr. Ball presented two suggested amendments to Sign Ordinance
#60-66-1 as to directional signs as covered in Paragraph 11,
Section II. They were discussed as to size, heighth, and wording
of "designated by City Manager" . It was suggested it should read
"approved by City Manager" . Mr. Howell suggested the Commissioners
look over copies, and will be considered at next meeting.
Mr. Vogel advised he has talked to Mr. Barbee relative to Jamestown
Apartments and understood he would be here tonight with plans they
had discussed, but he is not, so matter will be considered at
later date.
Approval was requested for purchase from Account #1501 in
€stimated amount of $135.00, Purchase Order #4467, for meter,
meter boxes, etc. to make cut in at new Pizza Hut. Mr. Longo
moved approval of purchase as requested, seconded by Mr. Weldon
and carried.
Police Department report for March, 1968, together with Municipal
Court Docket for April 1st, 1968, were received for information
and filing.
Chief Stucki advised that he has been in touch with the American
Red Cross representatives and they are to furnish list of qualified
personnel for life guards for this summer. As soon as they
compile list he plans to interview the boys individually and hire
ones feels best qualified. He is also interviewing applicants for
recreation positions.
Mr. Vogel requested approval to attend short course for City
Managers to be held at Cocoa Beach from April 28th to May 1st,
1968. Mr. Weldon moved City Manager be authorized to attend the
school, seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried.
Mr. Vogel stated at last meeting he had mentioned taking some
curves out of East Coast Drive and Ocean Boulevard and he would
like approval to do this at estimated cost of $800.00. Mr. Weldon
moved the City Manager be authorized to proceed, seconded by Mr.
Longo and carried.
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Mr. Vogel advised that Mr. Wilton Smith, Recreational Director
at Jacksonville Beach, had requested use of our tennis courts
on Seminole Road for the tournament, as we have allowed in the
past. If there is no objection from the Commission he will grant
request and put up the usual "reserved" signs. There were no
objections.
Mr. Vogel requested approval to purchase an auxiliary engine for
garbage truck at cost of approximately $800.00. It is an
emergency need and can only be secured from one place. Mr.
Longo moved the rules be waived and the auxiliary engine pur-
chased as requested, seconded by Mr. Holloway and carried.
Mr. Vogel advised a Masonic Lodge has requested use of our Park
for family picnic which he granted. Mr. Rosborough noted that
the Park needs cleaning up and it seems a little unsafe around
play equipment with the roots, especially around the Merry-Go-
Round and swings. Also, the swings need repairs.
Mr. Rosborough advised that some of our good citizens have noted
the curbing being put around the Plaza Parkway and had noted
there is a Parkway in Selva Marina Drive that could be beautified
by curbing.
Mr. Howell advised we are moving ahead with our plans on side-
walks, and will soon start passage of Ordinances on assessments
for sidewalks.
The delay in delivery of police car is due to factory strike
still on.
Mr. Longo inquired as to trailer parked at Place-By-The-Sea and
it was advised it is not being used for living quarters.
Mrs. Frank Kerber inquired as to meaning of Jamestown Apartments.
Mr. Vogel advised they are similar to triplex apartments - two
buildings facing each other. Each apartment will be 850 square
feet and have two bedrooms. She also stated she understood going
to repair sidewalks, and does this include streets that do not
have curbs or sidewalks. Mr. Howell advised strictly repairs to
existing sidewalks - North and South streets to be worked first,
those most heavily traveled.
There being no further business, Mr. Howe 1 •- • .red the meeting
adjourned.
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i liam S. Howel
Attest: Mayor-Commissioner
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Adele S. Grage
City Clerk