02-26-68 v CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION
2/26/68
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3 . Approval of Minutes of meeting of 2/12/68
4. Recognition of Visitors
5. Hearings on Condemnation Notices
6. Reports On:
(a) Personnel Ordinance
(b) Atlantic Blvd. lighting
7. 1967 Audit report
8. Approval Call for Bids:
(a) Pickup Truck
(b) Used Pulvimixer
9. Approval purchases from Account #1501
10. Fire and Police Chief Reports and Dockets
11. City Manager
12. Commissioners
13. Adjourn
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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, Acting 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 February 12, 1968 were approved
as written upon motion of Mr. Longo, seconded by Mr. Holloway
and carried.
Mayor Howell recognized visitors present and called for any
business from the floor not on the Agenda. There was none.
No one appeared on the notices sent out regarding condition of
various properties. Mr. Vogel advised he had not received any
reply to the certified letter he was directed to send to the
owner of Lot 84, Saltair, known as 610 Sherry Drive. We have not
received a receipt from the Post Office on the letter. Mr. Vogel
advised he has re-examined the building and now figures it will
take about $250.00 to make presentable. The workmanship is
terrible but can be straightened out without tearing the building
down - while Mr. Ball is preparing Resolution to authorize the
City Manager to proceed, the matter will be passed until later
in this meeting.
Mr. Longo has no report on Personnel Ordinance.
Mr. Henry Isaacs inquired as to what is being done about the
house at 1470 Ocean Boulevard, and Mr. Vogel advised the Agent
for the property, Townsend Hawkes, has received authority from
the owner to proceed with work as soon as property is vacated
which he advised was to be today, February 26th.
Mr. Rosborough reported on Atlantic Boulevard lighting. He has
met with Dr. J. Corwin, Neptune Beach Councilman, and gone over
the situation. Dr. Corwin is going to get with Mr. Bob Gordon,
Neptune Beach Councilman, and Mr. Brantley of the Jacksonville
Beach Electric Department. Mr. Rosborough advised that he has
met with Mr. John Carasaro, Commission Sales Representative
of the City of Jacksonville, and he is going to study our franchise
and determine how many street lights we are entitled to. Mr.
Carasaro feels that 175 watt lights will be adequate. He is going
to meet again with them this week and will have more to report at
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next meeting. In the discussion it was brought out that under
the franchise we are presently entitled to 15 additional street
lights, and the additional number has not been determined on the
1967 electrical gross. They are discussing lights on Atlantic
Boulevard only as far West as Begonia Street, and will take up
matter of lighting the overpass. Mr. Rosborough will ask about
lighting the Canal bridge, and it was noted that this bridge is
in the new City of Jacksonville.
On the 1967 Audit report Mr. Weldon advised he had no criticism,
but it appeared that we had an actual revenue of $321, 346.07 and
expenditures of $347, 312 .72 which indicates a deficit spending.
There was lengthy discussion in which it was brought out that the
expenditures include the $35,000.00 transferred to the Sewer Fund
in line with 1967 budget. Deduct this amount from the expenditures
shown and it would leave $312, 312.72 actual expenditures for
salaries, purchases, expenses, etc. Mr. Don Goodling stated that
he would like to commend the City Administration as he thinks it
is a very good audit, and that he is familiar with the item
discussed and is pleased to see that were able to accomplish this
transfer to build up the Sewer Fund. Mr. Howell advised he does
not agree it is deficit spending for if transfer had not been made
then the expenditure would have been $35, 000. 00 less.
Mr. Goodling inquired if Personnel Ordinance had been followed in
preparing 1968 Budget and was advised Personnel Ordinance is
being rewritten and that Section 1 covering salary schedule was
specifically repealed in the 1968 Budget Ordinance. Mr. Goodling
advised he feels letting ourselves in for criticism as an old
audit criticized as impossible to audit without salary schedule.
Mr. Howell advised that was due to fact we lumped all salaries
into one sum in each department in older budgets, so could not
tell for instance what the City Manager made, but most salaries
are now itemized in budget and the others are on work schedules
which are available to auditor. Mr. Rosborough inquired if we
authorize Tyson & Meek each year or if let out on bid. Mr.
Howell advised we never have let out on bids. They make 2 audits
a year, one on the water system in July and the Annual audit.
Mr. Ball advised that for professional services bidding is not
required. It is not done on professions such as lawyers, engineers,
accountants, etc. - would be highly unethical to enter into
bidding.
A request was presented to approve call for bids on a new Sedan
Pickup Truck as covered by Specifications #68-5. It is
planned to trade in the 1965 Sedan Pickup Truck. There was
discussion during which it was advised that it is in the 1968
budget. Mr. Holloway then moved that approval be given to call
for bids to be received on March 11th, 1968, seconded by Mr.
Rosborough and carried.
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A request was next presented to approve call for bids on a used
Pulvimixer as covered by Specifications #68-6 . Mr. Vogel advised
this is machine which they have inspected and would be invaluable
in sidewalk and street work. Could also improve dirt roads and
build up base for future paving. There was further discussion
following which Mr. Holloway moved approval to call for bids to be
received March 11, 1968, seconded by Mr. Longo and carried.
Approval was requested for purchases from Account #1501 in the amount
of $229.68 for pipe, adapters, etc. (balance on Purchase Order #4298)
to be used in Mayport Road work. Mr. Rosborough moved approval as
requested, seconded by Mr. Weldon and carried.
Mr. Vogel presented the Municipal Court Dockets for February 19th
and 26th, 1968 and the Fire Department report for January, 1968.
Mr. Holloway requested a report on the Allen Glenn house. Mr. Vogel
advised he had made interior inspection and was surprised as it was
very nice and apparently structurally sound. He has some rentals
now and plans to put back all he makes into fixing up exterior.
It was advised that the ditch at the end of 7th Street can be
filled up to grade so will drain into lagoon. The Mosquito Control
dug it too deep with their machine, and by putting fill in it,
believe can correct the condition. The ditch at 5th Street is our
ditch and we maintain it. The dam that is controlled by RCBS
Corporation controls depth of water in the lagoon and the ditches.
Mayor Howell read Resolution #68-4 in full declaring as dangerous
and unsafe the structure on Lot 84, Saltair Section 1, known as
610 Sherry Drive, and the City Manager is ordered to do work on
same as listed. Mr. Longo moved adoption of said Resolution,
seconded by Mr. Rosborough and carried. Copy of Resolution #68-4
is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Mr. Weldon noted he had not received copy of 1968 Budget in cover.
Mrs. Grage advised she has the covers and will get copies in same for
the Commissioners.
Mr. Holloway would like a report submitted on improvements on basket-
ball courts at Parks. Mr. Hilliard advised we have equipment but
weather is holding up on work.
Mr. Longo inquired as to pole, etc. at 16th Street and Seminole
Road. Mr. Hilliard advised don't have price yet, still negotiating.
Mr. Longo congratulated Mr. Hilliard on ball park and inquired if
Donner Park is in good shape and Mr. Vogel advised it was.
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A letter was received from the Atlantic Coast Little League
requesting permission to use the Jack Russell Park field for
league play in 1968. They would like the field 6 nights a
week beginning April 6th and extend through July 13, 1968.
After discussion it was agreed that the City Manager work out
time schedules with them, as in the past, so that other groups
could use at times.
Mr. Vogel advised work at Fire Station had included connecting
kitchen to sewer system and running an alarm line off main
back into station.
There being no further business the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned.
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Mayor-Commissioner
Attest:
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Adele S. Grage
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 68-4
A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND IMPOSING SPECIAL CONDITIONS
FOR THE REMOVAL, SUPPRESSION OR ABATEMENT OF A DANGEROUS
UNSAFE, DILAPIDATED OR UNSANTTARY STRUCTURE, PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-67-6 OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY
THAT IS HEREBY DECLARED TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA,
SECTION 1. It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared that
the certain structure, occurrence or condition upon that certain
property described as:
Lot 84 Saltair - Section 3
Known as 610 Sherry Drive, Atlantic Beach, Florida
(Street Address)
Owner Donato Tedeschi, 890 Melson Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida
to be a dangerous, unsafe, dilapidated and/or an unsanitary struc-
ture, occurrence or condition as described and specified to the
owners and interested parties by written notice heretofore served,
pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 25-67-6.
SECTION 2. That the aforesaid conditions constitute a public
nuisance.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or his duly authorized agent, is
hereby ordered to:
1. Board up open windows and doors.
2. Paint exposed woodwork - exterior.
Cut weeds.
SECTION 4. The City Manager, or his duly authorized agent, shall
cause a true copy of this Resolution to be posted upon the premises
and a true copy delivered or mailed to the owner and interested
parties.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage.
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Adopted by 26thte City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida,
on theday of February
(SEAL) Ada a S,Grage, City erk