Minutes / City Commission1VIINUTES
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION lY1EETING
September 26, 2005
CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD
Attendance IN ATTENDANCE:
)vlayor John Meserve City Manager Jim Hanson
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Beaver City Clerk Donna L. Bussey
Commissioner Paul B. Parsons City Attorney Alan C. Jensen
Commissioner Sylvia N. Simmons
Commissioner J. Dezmond Waters III
Call to Order/Pledge IVlayor Meserve called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m: The Invocation,
given by Mayor Meserve, was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
Approval of Minutes 1. Approve minutes of the Regular Commission meeting of
September 12, 2005.
Motion: To annrove minutes of the Regular Commission meeting of
September 12, 2005.
Moved by Parsons, seconded by Beaver
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Courtesy of the Floor 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors
A. Presentation of Service Award to Peter Wynkoop for his service
on the Code Enforcement Buard
On behalf of the Commission, Mayor hlcscrvc prescntcd Pctcr Wynkoop
with a plaque of appreciation for his years of service on the Code
Enforcement Board from April 2001 to September 2005. The iVTayor noted
that Mr. Wynkoop is no longer able to serve on the Board due to a schedule
conflict with singing in the symphony chorus on the same nights.
B. Presentation of Distinguished Service Award to Curt Sanders
for his service as Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board
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On behalf of the Commission, Mayor l~Ieserve presented Curtis Sanders
• with a plaque of appreciation for his years of service as Chairman and
member of the Code Enforcement Board from February 1998 to September
?005. The Mayor noted that Mr. Sanders would continue to serve but is
• now termed out due to the term limits set by City Cade. Mr. Sanders
expressed appreciation for the support he has received from the City
• Manager, Chief Thompson, City Attorney Alan Jensen and other members
of the City staff.
• Alan Potter, 374 2"d Street, indicated that for the past five to six years the
City has annually taken $400,000 from the water/sewer revenues in the
general funds. He noted that during this time, the City has also increased
. the water/sewer rates a number of times. He believed that the proposed
reduction in millage this year is not consistent with raising the water/sewer
rates paid by the residents. He encouraged the City to reduce the amount of
money annually taken from the water/sewer revenues and to return the
money already taken back to the citizens. Mr. Potter suggested that, rather
than reducing the millage rate, the City should leave it the same as last year
and reduce the citizens' water/sewer bills instead.
Pat Pillmore, 995 Camelia Street, discussed an experience she had and
related it to the problems found in the Tideviews Park area. She noted that
it took a lot of time and effort to get the situation addressed and resolved.
Based on her experience, she advised the Commission that moving people
into the neighborhood might not be the best solution and could result in
• creating more victims in the area. She believed the problem needs to be
addressed through better police enforcement. Ms. Pillmore also asked for
pedestrian crossing signs, similar to ones in Neptune and Jacksonville
Beaches, to be placed at the Mayport and Plaza roads intersection.
J.P. Nlarchioli, 414 Sherry Drive, discussed the Atlantic Beach candidate
. forum. He noted that there was a good turnout of people but that the
audience was never asked for their comments. He commented on the lack
of citizens who are given awards from the City. He suggested the need for
handicapped accessible parking spaces at City Hall. Mr. Marchioli
requested that a sidewalk be installed on the west side of Sherry Drive. He
• addressed the issue of City money kept on reserve and earning interest and
suggested that it be used to credit and reward citizens who install appliances
and fixtures that reduce energy and utility consumption in their homes. He
commented on the speeding traffic on Sherry llrive.
Stephen Kuti,1132 Linkside Drive, reported an incident that occurred last
week involving a solicitor in his neighborhood asking for the last four digits
of Mr. Kuti's social security number. Mr. Kuti noted that he called the
police, but was informed that the solicitor's company was legitimate. Mr.
Kuti asked the City to contact the company involved and direct them not to
ask residents for their social security numbers.
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• , Unfinished Business
from Previous Meeting
Consent Agenda
Eva iYI. Sprinkle, 97 Kimberly Court, stated she went to the Atlantic
Beach candidate forum and was encouraged to attend this Commission
meeting. She asked for an explanation of the need for the proposed tax
increase when the City has six million dollars in funds on reserve.
3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting
A. City Manager's Follotiwup Report
City Manager Jim Hanson discussed the issue of JEA's announced
electricity rate increase beginning October ls` . He indicated how the rate
increase will affect the City of Atlantic Beach and noted that the proposed
3% rate increase for water and sewer barely meets the rate covenants. City
IVlanager'Hanson announced that the transfer to the general fund for the
proposed budget was cut in half this year, as discussed during the Budget
workshops. He noted that the JEA rate increase was not included in the
City's budget, but will have a major effect on it. He pointed out that the
City is not currently recommending another rate increase right now, but will
need to monitor and consider the issue in the future.
4. Consent Agenda
A. Acknotivledge receipt of Monthly Financial Report, Utility Sales
Report, Building Department Report, and Public Safety Report
for August 2005 (City Manager)
B. Extend the contract for Orthophosphate for one additional year
to Calciquest, Inc. at the contract prices (City Manager)
C. Approve Change Order No. 3 for the 2005 Beach Avenue tiVater
Main Replacement Project in the amount of $10,929 (City
Manager)
D. Approve renewal of the City's insurance with Preferred
Governmental Insurance Trust (PGIT) effective October 1, 2005
(City Manager)
Motion: To approve Consent Agenda Items A through D as presented.
1vloved by Simmons, seconded by Waters
Votes:
• Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRICD
Committee Reports 5. Committee Reports
• A. Recommendation from the Board 1lrtember Review Committee
to reappoint members of the Pension Board of Trustees
(Commissioner Simmons)
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Commissioner Simmons reported that the consensus of the Board Member
Review Committee was to recommend appointing Richard Downes to fill a
vacancy of the unexpired term of Anne Minor on the General Employee
Pension Board and to reappoint Richard Downes and Tony Downing for
' ' another term each to the Police Employee's Pension Board.
Motion: To reappoint Richard Downes and Tonv Downing each to
' serve on the Police Employee's Pension Board of Trustees for another
. , term and to appoint Richard Downes to serve on the General
Employee's Pension Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy of the
' ~ unexpired term of Anne Nlinor.
Commissioner Waters confirmed that both appointees were civilian
' ~ members': He then asked if Anne Minor's unexpired term is a full or partial
• . term. Nelson Van Liere explained that Ms. Minor's term is a four year term
but since she will be leaving town, Mr. Downes will fill her unexpired term
for another two years. Commissioner Waters expressed a preference to
have separate members for the two boards but supported this appointment
since it would be a partial term for only two years.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
.. Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Action on Resolutions 6. Action on Resolutions
' ' A. Resolution No. 05-10
.. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMiVIISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO
SENATE BILL 1504 KNOWN AS THE "BROADBAND
.. INVESTMENT AND CONSUMER CHOICE ACT" (S. 1504),
URGING CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES TO REFRAIN
FROM ANY FORlY1 OF SUPPORT OR CO-SPONSORSHIP OF
S. 1504 AND TO VOTE IN OPPOSITION TO S. 1504, AND
DIRECTING THAT TI-iIS RESOLUTION BE FORWARDED TO
`1'HL FLUlZ1llA CONGRESSIONAL llLLLGA'1'IUN, U'1'Jr1Llt
1VIEivIBERS OF CONGRESS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE, AND
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
.. Mayor Meserve explained that the proposed Senate bill would take away
powers of local communities to regulate entities such as cable companies
' ' that conduct business in the local right-of-way. He noted that the bill would
seriously impact some of the City's revenue sources and the City's ability to
manage companies that work in City streets.
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Motion: To approve Resolution No. OS-10.
Moved by tiVaters, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
' ' Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, lYleserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
.. Mayor Meserve noted he will prepare the appropriate paperwork and send
the resolution to the City's state representatives, senators, and the President.
B. Resolution No. 05-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
APPOINTING THE CLERKS, CO-CLERKS, ASSISTANT CLERKS,
• ~ PRETECHS, ACCUVOTES, DEPUTIES AND INSPECTORS FOR
THE CITY'S PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER
4, 2005, AND GENERAL ELECTION ON OCTOBER 18, 2005, AND
SETTING THEIR COlY1PENSATION
1Vlotion: To anprove Resolution No. OS-11.
Moved by Beaver, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
lti[OTION CARRIED
C. Resolution No. OS-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA LEVYING THE AD VALOREiYI PROPERTY TAX
iVIILLAGE RATE FOR 1VIUNICIPAL PURPOSES ON ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN TI-IE CITY FOR TI3E FISCAL
• YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2005 AND ENDING
_ SEPTEIYIBER 30, 2005; STATING THE PERCENTAGE BY
WHICIi THE NIILLAGE TO BE LEVIED EXCEEDS THE
ROLLED-BACK RATE; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Mayor Meserve read the resolution by its title and stated that this is the
adoption of a millage rate. He noted that, per Florida State law, the City
Commission must adhere to a strict process for this item. He announced
that the Tentative Millage rate is 2.9974, the Roll-Back Rate is 2.6620, and
the Tentative Millage is 12.60% higher than the Roll-Back Rate. He stated
that the purpose of the increase in the ad valorem tax revenue is to maintain
' adequate funding for the existing level of service at anticipated increased
cost.
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lV[otion: To adopt a Milla~e Rate for the operating purposes of 2.9974.
The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing and invited comments
from the audience. There were no public comments. The Mayor closed the
public hearing.
City Manager Hanson explained that this action lowers the City's tax rate.
He discussed how the City's tax rate and the County's total assessments
affect the yearly difference in an individual's revenue received based on tax
rates. He acknowledged that property value in general is increasing but that
the assessments for homesteaders are capped at 3% per year. He went on to
explain that even though the City's tax rate is decreasing, since the City
expects to receive more revenue from that rate in the next year, the State
~~ considers it a tax increase.
.. Mayor Meserve noted that a major portion of the City's expenses comes out
of the operational budget and pays for the people serving the City and its
citizens. He indicated that the City is now paying its police officers
salaries competitive with the other local beach cities. The Mayor noted that
the City is affected by the increased cost of business in general, and
specifically by rising costs of fuel, insurance, pension plans, etc. He
explained the need for the City to maintain the 25% reserve that it currently
has in order to refrain from borrowing money in the event of a major
emergency or situation. He indicated that funds for the Five Points
Intersection improvements come from the half-cent sales tax and not from
property taxes.
' ~ IVloved by Waters, seconded by Parsons
Votes:
Aye: ~ -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, iVleserve
' ' Nay: 0
LyiOTION CARRIED
• Action on Ordinances 7. Action on Ordinances
A. Ordinance No. 20-0~-72, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR
I3EG1NNING OCTOBER 1, 2UUS AND ENllING SEPTEMI3ER 30,
2006
Mayor Meserve read Ordinance No. 20-OS-72 and explained that it
• establishes the operating budget of $23,772,994 for next year. He opened
the floor for a public hearing and invited comments from the audience.
There were no public comments. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
September 26, 2005 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Pa~~e 7
1ylotion: To approve Ordinance No. 20-05-72 on final reading.
Moved by Beaver, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: ~ -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, ~Yaters, Nleserve
Nay: 0
1VIOTION CARRIED
B. Ordinance No. S-OS-4=3, Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, AIVIENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH
CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE V.
BOARDS AND CONIVi IISSIONS, DIVISION 2. CODE
ENTORCENIENT BOARD, BY ADDING AN ALTERNATE
LVIEMBER TO TI-IE CODE ENFORCENLENT BOARD, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Nleserve read the ordinance by title and opened the floor to a public
hearing on the item. He explained that this ordinance allows for adding an
• alternate member to the Code Enforcement Board as an extra person in case
a quorum is not present at the meetings. There were no public comments
and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
. Commissioner Simmons expressed her support for the ordinance.
1V[otion: To approve Ordinance No. 5-05-4=I on final reading.
iVloved by Parsons, seconded by Waters
Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Nleserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
• ~ C. Ordinance No. SO-0~-72, Public I:Iearing and Final Reading
• AN ORDINANCE AlVIENDING CHAPTER 22 UTILITIES,
ARTICLE II, SECTION 22-27 CHARGES FOR WATER
S.IJ'1tVl(:E, '1'U 1NC1tl:A5L++' '1'HL WA'1'Elt BASL AND VULUNIL
• CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL, IRRIGATION AND
COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS: AMENDING ARTICLE III
WASTEWATER SYSTEM, DIVISION SEVEN, SEWER USER
• RATES AND CHARGES, SECTION 22-16G MONTHLY
WASTEWATER BASE FACILITY CHARGES TO INCREASE
RESIDENTIAL AND COIYIMERCIAL BASE CHARGE RATES;
• AND A1vIENDING SECTION 22-167 SCHEDULE OF
WASTEWATER VOLUME CHARGES TO INCREASE THE
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RATES FOR WASTEWATER VOLUME CHARGES FOR
RESIDENTIAL AND COIVIlVIERCIAL CUSTOIVIER
Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only and opened the floor to a
public hearing.
Curtis Sanders, 2320 Barefoot Trace, noted that the 5t. Johns Water
Management District has asked citizens to conserve water usage and no~v
' the rates are being increased.
J.P. Nlarchioli, 414 Sherry Drive, commented that the residents have been
' requested by the St. Johns Water Management District to conserve water
and now that they have reduced their water consumption, the City has not
been collecting enough money so the rates are being raised. He asked what
' the amod'rtt of the rate increase is and was told that it is a 3% increase.
Stephen Kuti,1132 Linkside Drive, did not believe it was appropriate that
` the citizens save water as requested but now they have an increase in their
water/sewer rates. He indicated that the cost in providing water has not
increased, so the rates should not be raised. He suggested that if the
increase in energy costs affects the cost of operating the sewer facilities,
then the City should only increase the sewer rates.
Eva NI. Sprinkle, 97 Kimberly Court, asked how the Commission
determined the 3% rate increase. Mayor Meserve responded that the
. Commission will address the issues raised by the citizens during their
discussion.
There were no further public comments. The Mayor closed the public
hearing and brought the item back to the Commission for discussion.
` Mayor Meserve noted that the City needs to meet bond covenants and needs
to have earnings in order to cover them. He explained that one-third of the
people served by the City's sewer system are not City residents and
' therefore would not be affected if the City decided to increase taxes instead
of increase utility rates. He asked the City Manager to further clarify the
issues involved.
City Manager Hanson stated that it is inappropriate and illegal to subsidize
water and sewer costs by using money from the general funds and it
` ' encourages people to waste. He further explained the numerous factors
used to determine the 3% increase. He stated that a 3% increase is a normal
increase to cover the continued rising costs paid by the City.
Commissioner Parsons empathized with the citizens' frustrations from
complying with water conservation rules and then having to pay higher
water rates. He stated that the City attempts to keep the water/sewer rates
as low as possible and still be able to cover City costs.
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Motion: To approve Ordinance No. 80-OS-72 on final reading.
• , ., lYloved by Parsons, seconded by Waters
Votes:
• Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
D. Ordinance No. 2U-0~-73, Introduction and First Reading
' • AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET
.. FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2004 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 200
Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only and explained that this
• ordinance would raise the operating budget for the Sanitation Fund by
• ~ $45,000 to cover additional expenses. Commissioner Waters asked for
further explanation of the issue.
City Manager Hanson explained that the contracted hauler has increased
• rates due to the monthly fuel surcharge added as a result of rising fuel costs
and due to an increase in the number of Atlantic Beach customers served by
• ~ the contractor.
Commissioner Simmons referred the Commissioners to the information
` ' they received which breaks down the increased costs in the sanitation
. services. This document is attached and made part of this public record as
Attachment A.
1Vlotion: To approve Ordinance No. 20-OS-73 on first reading.
Moved by Simmons, seconded by Waters
• Votes:
Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
• MOTION CARRIED
• E. Ordinance No. 57-U~-22, Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF TI-IE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCE, OFFENSES, CREATING A NEW ARTICLE iii,
SEXUAL OFFENDERS AND SEXUAL PREDATORS, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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The Mayor explained that, unlike other local cities, Atlantic Beach currently
has no laws excluding sexual predators from living in places located near
areas frequented by children.
.
Commissioner Waters did not agree with keeping the language in the
' ' ordinance which referred to the location of certain adult entertainment
. venues and asked that the language be withdrawn. City Attorney Alan
Jensen advised that the statement should remain in the ordinance in order to
' ' establish a basis for the ?500 foot limit.
Commissioner Waters asked how many sexual predators live in the City as
of this week. Chief David Thompson, Director of Public Safety, responded
• - that, of the two listed on the website, there is one that actually lives within
the jurisdiction of the City of Atlantic Beach. He explained the difference
in the postal zip code and the actual city limits for Atlantic Beach.
Commissioner Waters brought up the difference between sex offenders and
sexual predators and Chief Thompson clarified that this ordinance only
addresses sexual predators. Commissioner Waters noted that the number of
sexual predators is much smaller than the number of sex offenders in
Atlantic Beach and believed that the proposed ordinance is not
comprehensive enough in its nature. Discussion ensued regarding
regulations pertaining to sexual predators and offenders being required to
notify and register with their local governmental agencies.
1Vlotion: To annrove Ordinance No. 57-05-22 on first reading.
1Vloved by Beaver, seconded by Simmons
Votes:
• Aye: 5 -Beaver, Parsons, Simmons, Waters, Meserve
Nay: 0
' MOTION CARRhCD
Miscellaneous Business 8. ltitiscellaneous Business
A. Report on Health of Medjool Palms in Town Center (City
Manager)
• Rick Carper, Director of Public Works, presented pictures of the palms
affected by the Ganoderma fungus. He indicated that this situation was
brought to the City's attention at the request of Commissioner Simmons.
• Mr. Carper explained the fungus and its indicators present on the palm trees.
He discussed how the fungus is spread, how it is treated and how it affects
the palm trees. He reported that the City had met with Duval County
Extension Agent Pam Mattis and reviewed the information presented in her
report. Mr. Carper noted that the City spoke with Early Piety, the City
arborist, who did not see a problem with replanting another palm as long as
' the necessary precautions are taken. The Commission proceeded to discuss
the options and conditions for replacing the affected palms.
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Commissioner Ssmmons asked that the Commission take into consideration
the affect of salt-air in that location and noted that magnolia trees are not
appropriate for that specific location. She suggested that the City review a
new book that has been published since the hurricanes of last year and look
at which plants did well during the storms in Florida. She highly
recommended that the City either purchase or borrow a copy of the book.
Further discussion ensued regarding the condition of the soil in the affected
locations, what to plant in place of the palms, the appropriate time to replant
the trees, and the costs involved with replacing the palms. Commissioner
Beaver supported taking the extra precautions needed in order to replace the
trees with the same type of palms. Commissioner Waters expressed concern
with the cost of investing in continuously replacing the palm trees but
supported maintaining the current look of the palms in Town Center area.
Mayor Meserve announced that the consensus of the Commission is to
replace the palms. He recommended that the City begin negotiations with
Neptune Beach to share the cost of replacing one of the palms that is
• ~ located on that side of Town Center.
Mr. Carper addressed the issue of the date palms that are not flourishing.
He reported that Agent Mattis recommended cutting the fruit on those trees
early next year so that the trees can use the extra energy to renourish
themselves.
City Manager 9. City lYlanager
A. City Manager's Report
City Manager Jim Hanson summarized his written report, which is attached
and made part of this official record as Attachment B.
Annual 1EJmployee Picnic
Announced that the City's annual Employee Picnic will be held on Monday,
October 10 in Russell Park and that service awards will be presented
starting at 1:00 p.m. He invited the Mayor and the Commissioners to
• attend.
Scheduled Public lVieetin~s
Reported that the initial public meeting on the Mayport Road Median
• Design will be held on Wednesday, October 5, at 5:00 p.m. in the
Commission Chambers. He noted that this meeting is an opportunity to
address and gather public comments regarding access management issues of
the project, such as the location of the median openings and the affects on
driveways in the area. Commissioner Parsons expressed concern with the
short notice given for the meeting and asked if more meetings on the issue
will be scheduled. City Manager Hanson responded that there will be
subsequent public meetings.
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Announced that a public meeting regarding the proposed West ls` Street
property rezoning and replotting plans has been set for Saturday, October 8
at 9:00 a.m. at Tideviews Park. He invited the Mayor and Commissioners
to attend.
City Election Results
City IVlanager reported that the next meeting of the City Commission will
be on Tuesday, October 4'}' to certify the City election results. It will take
place at City Hall, rather than at the Adele Grage Community Center, in
order to provide better parking and allow the citizens to receive the results
in the Chambers after the votes are tabulated in the Conference Room.
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Hurricane Katrina:
Asked Donna Kaluzniak, Director of Public Utilities, to report on her
experience in Mississippi helping some of the cities that were devastated by
Hurricane Katrina. Ms. Kaluzniak gave a presentation on her involvement
with assisting to restart water and wastewater plants that were flooded by
the storm surge in Mississippi. She discussed the work performed, the
agencies who helped, the goals accomplished, and the lessons learned
during the experience.
Mayor Meserve thanked Ms. Kaluzniak for her work and presentation and
noted that the EOC will have a meeting on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. He
indicated that he plans to stress the need to effectively facilitate and
maintain operation communications during hurricanes and the need for
transportation plans and prepositioning fuel trucks along the highway in
times of evacuation. He asked Ms. Kaluzniak and Chief Thompson to
provide their technical knowledge and input for him to take to the meeting.
Commissioner Simmons commented that there is still a need for traffic
ingress into the City during evacuations to allow for the transportation of
supplies and emergency vehicles. Discussion ensued regarding
transportation problems involved with evacuations.
Reports/Requests 10. Reports andlor requests from City Commissioners and City
City Commissioners Attorney
City Attorney
City Clerk
• Announced that the Duval County Supervisor of Elections will be at
City Hall tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. for the official Logic and
Accuracy test of the Diebold election system.
Commissioner Beaver
• Reminded everyone of the public meeting on October 8 regarding
the Tideviews Park area. He encouraged tlZe community to attend.
Mayor Meserve stated he would be there to lead the meeting.
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Adjournment
Commissioner Waters
•:• Stated he had received a request from a citizen to place a
commemorative plaque for Brad Talley, the artist of the sculpture at
the Public Safety building, who died just recently.
• Clarified that Curtis Sanders' original intent for requesting alternate
members for the Code Enforcement Board was that they receive two
years of training before serving on the board. Commissioner Waters
apologized for misunderstanding his suggestion.
1Vlayor Nleserve
•:• Asked the Commission to individually meet with Jim Hanson for his
annual review before the second meeting in October. The Mayor
noted that the City Manager's annual review, as called for in his
contract, will be brought up for discussion and appropriate action at
the October 24th Commission meeting. He mentioned that the
Commission will also have an item on the next meeting regarding
the City Clerk, who is the other person who works directly for the
Commission.
There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
John Meserve, MayorlPresiding Officer
ATTEST:
Donna L. Bussey
City Clerk