March 2018
March 2018
Mar 1 Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee 6 pm
March 2018
1 Meditation Buzz – Adele Grage Center ...........................................9:30 am
3 Marsh Tales – Dutton Island Pavilion ................................................10 am
Mar 9 Commission Workshop (Tentative) 1 pm
Mar 12 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Mar 13 Code Enforcement Meeting 6 pm
4 Yoga @ Adele Grage Center.........................................................3:30 pm
Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage .................................................6-8 pm
6 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage...........................................5:30 & 6:30 pm
Mar 14 Environmental Stewardship Committee 6 pm
Mar 15 Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee 6 pm
Mar 20 Community Development Board 6 pm
7 Qigong – Adele Grage Center .......................................................9:30 am
Senior Aerobics – Baker Center ...................................................10:30 am
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Mar 26 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm Mid-Week Market– Bull .................................................................3-6 pm
Mar 27 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm Yoga – Adele Grage Center ...........................................................5:30 pm
April 2018
Meditation Buzz – Adele Grage Center ................................................7 pm
8 Meditation Buzz – Adele Grage Center ...........................................9:30 am
Seniors trip to Ritz Theater – Baker Center ...................................10:30 am
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Apr 5 Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee 6 pm
Apr 9 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Apr 11 Environmental Stewardship Committee 6 pm
Apr 13 Commission Workshop (Tentative) 1 pm
Apr 17 Community Development Board 6 pm
Apr 19 Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee 6 pm
Apr 23 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Apr 24 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
Meetings are held in the Commission Chamber unless otherwise indicated.
*These events will be held at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd.
CITY OFFICIALS
Ellen Glasser, Mayor Donna Bartle, City Clerk
John Stinson, Commissioner Brenna Durden, City Attorney
Candace Kelly, Commissioner Joe Gerrity, City Manager
Blythe Waters, Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager
Brittany Norris, Commissioner
www.coab.us • (904) 247-5800
ANNUAL EGG HUNT
Saturday, March 31
10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Grab your basket and hop on over to
beautiful Jordan Park to join us for
our annual egg hunt for kids 10
and under. Family fun activities
include train rides, pony rides,
petting farm, bounce house,
face painting, free food,
treats and a special visit
10 Marsh Tales – Dutton Island Pavilion ................................................10 am
Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve...............................................1 pm
11 Yoga – Adele Grage Center ...........................................................3:30 pm
13 Senior BINGO – Baker Center......................................................10:30 am
Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage Center.................................5:30 & 6:30 pm
14 Qigong – Adele Grage Center .......................................................9:30 am
Senior Aerobics – Baker Center ...................................................10:30 am
Mid-Week Market– Bull .................................................................3-6 pm
Yoga – Adele Grage Center ...........................................................5:30 pm
Meditation Buzz – Adele Grage Center ................................................7 pm
15 Meditation Buzz – Adele Grage Center ...........................................9:30 am
North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center ............................................5-9 pm
Artist Reception moved to March 22
17 Marsh Tales – Dutton Island Pavilion ................................................10 am
18 Paddle Tours – Dutton Island ...........................................................11 am
Yoga – Adele Grage Center ...........................................................3:30 pm
20 Wild Child Yoga – Adele Grage Center.................................5:30 & 6:30 pm
21 Qigong – Adele Grage Center .......................................................9:30 am
Mid-Week Market– Bull .................................................................3-6 pm
Yoga – Adele Grage Center ...........................................................5:30 pm
Meditation Buzz – Adele Grage Center ................................................7 pm
22 Meditation Buzz – Adele Grage Center ...........................................9:30 am
Artist Reception-Adele Grage Center .................................................5-8 pm
24 Marsh Tales – Dutton Island Pavilion ................................................10 am
Wild Wonders – Dutton Island Preserve...............................................1 pm
25 Yoga – Adele Grage Center ...........................................................3:30 pm
Acoustic Nights with food truck – Bull Park ......................................6-8 pm
27 Senior BINGO – Baker Center......................................................10:30 am
28 Qigong – Adele Grage Center .......................................................9:30 am
Senior Aerobics – Baker Center ...................................................10:30 am
Mid-Week Market– Bull .................................................................3-6 pm
Yoga – Adele Grage Center ...........................................................5:30 pm
Meditation Buzz – Adele Grage Center ................................................7 pm
29 Meditation Buzz – Adele Grage Center ...........................................9:30 am
31 Egg Hunt & Bunny – Jordan Center ..................................................10 am
Marsh Tales – Dutton Island Pavilion ................................................10 am
www.coab.us/recreationfrom “Bunny.” Admission
is free; call 247-5828 for
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Friends and neighbors,
The theme of this letter is “Change is Inevitable.”
It’s not the change that causes so much apprehension; it’s the management of that change. Surely at some point in our City’s history, when streets were yet to be paved, the idea of paving streets may not have been well received. I can imagine the concerns of, “I don’t want paved streets, then someone will park in front of my house,” along with many other fears being expressed. But someone with great foresight saw far enough into the future to prepare for that change.
Your City staff and elected officials are working very hard to be just as prepared. Focus on the Mayport Road corridor supporting and/or reviving businesses and residential amenities is under way. What change that brings is hard to predict. Workshops are imminent relative to revising the land development regulations that have caused such division in our City recently. Parking, the availability of parking and how it will be managed is being studied by your neighbors in hopes of ensuring pedestrian safety while optimizing utilization.
Again, how this change is managed will determine how successful the outcome of such change is. And management of these changes and many others is so dependent on you. The only way for you to affect any of these changes necessitates your input, yourattendance at workshops and meetings, and your communication with your elected representatives. From my perspective, I am happy that the City live-streams Commission meetings. Again, someone had great foresight to implement that change. But you have no idea how welcoming it is to see you, in the chambers, when we convene.
Last, one of the most important changes is yet to come. And each of you has a very valuable role to play in determining the management of that change and how it might impact you. In November, you will have an opportunity to vote for a measure designed to encourage voter participation and to move closer to ensuring that more Atlantic Beach residents’ voices are heard.
The referendum this November asks you whether you want to move the election of your representatives to the November 2020 general election rather than the primary election cycle normally held in August. The election date would then coincide with the presidential or gubernatorial election cycles. In doing so, it is my belief that Atlantic Beach voter participation would dramatically improve because a far greater number of you turn out for these elections than have in the historical municipal election cycle. It also saves taxpayers the expense
of an off-cycle election.
Please reach out to me if you need more information on such animportant consideration. Regardless of whether we agree on the merits of the proposal, I want to provide every opportunity I can for you to be fully informed. The rest is up to you. After all, you are the Managers of Change!
God bless you all and thank you for allowing me to serve you.
John M. Stinson
Introducing to AB … A jazz festival!
The Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee is bringing live jazz to our community. The inaugural Atlantic Beach Jazz Festival will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Sept. 15 in beautiful Johansen Park. Be sure to watch for more information about this much-anticipated festival.
The United Nations and its member nations devote this day toimplementing UN recommendations and promoting concrete activities within their countries regarding the world's water resources.
Each year, World Water Day highlights a specific aspect of freshwater. This year’s theme – Nature for Water – explores how we can use nature to overcome the water challenges of the 21st century. Floods, drought and water pollution are all made worse by degraded vegetation, soil,rivers and lakes. When we neglect our ecosystems, we make it harder to provide everyone with the water we need to survive and thrive.
Check out the World Water Day 2018 website atwww.worldwaterday.org. Let’s protect our precious water supply.
Irrigation Days Change with Daylight
Savings Time
Here are a few things to remember beginning March 11, when irrigation is allowed two days per week.
• Restrictions apply to private wells and pumps, ground or surface water, and water from your City meter. • Water no more than one hour per zone. • Water only when needed, and never between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Address Irrigation Days
homes with odd-numbered addresses Wednesday and Saturday
homes with even-numbered addresses Thursday and Sunday
Non-residential properties Tuesday and Friday
For more information on irrigation restrictions and water conservation, visit www.sjrwmd.com.
Marsh Tales in March
Join retired teacher Lynn Coalson for “Marsh Tales” Story Time on
Saturday mornings in March at Dutton Island Preserve. Miss Lynn will lead a kid-sized nature hike for children and their parents through the beautiful marsh habitat. Greet our marsh critter friends like Rascal
Raccoon, Fiddly the Fiddler Crab and Great Blue, and learn more about
them through storytelling and songs. This is a free event rain or shine.
The hour-long “Marsh Tales” program begins at 10 a.m. Bring a water bottle and bug spray, and wear boots or shoes that can get muddy. The
adventure begins with a short hike followed by a sit-down story time,
rather than reading from a book.
The benefits of storytelling have stood the test of time but is becoming a lost art in the heavy influence of media in today's world. Says Miss Lynn: “It is my mission to connect children and families with nature through positive experiences like hikes and storytelling. We have beautiful nature parks right here in our own backyard of Atlantic Beach! We take care of what we love and stewardship begins at any age, but is especially significant in the early years of childhood. We love Dutton Island, and by getting more families there to experience its beauty, the more we will foster a connection and love for this very special place.”
The COAB Needs You!
The City of Atlantic Beach volunteer boards and committees provide a valuable service to the operations of the City. Citizens who are interested in serving their community through volunteer service are encouraged to complete an application, which is posted at www.coab.us. The City’s permanent boards and committees are: Code Enforcement Board; Community Development Board; two Pension Boards; Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee; Board Member Review Committee; and Environmental Stewardship Committee. For more informationabout the responsibilities of these boards and committees, contact the City Clerk at 247-5809 or dbartle@coab.us; or visit www.coab.us.
Spring Flag Football Registration!
• Co-ed teams for ages 5-12
• Games begin April 14, 2018
• Games played at Donner Park
• $10 Registration Fee • Contact the City of Atlantic Beach Recreation Department at
904-247-5828 for more information.
• T-shirts, championship game and trophies included
Acoustic Nights with Food Truck
Bring the family out to enjoy the ocean breeze and live music per-
formed by local musicians as they perform popular and original music in Bull Memorial Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and spend a relaxing evening with your friends and neighbors. The food truck ar-
rives at 5 p.m.
This year’s calendar: March 25, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 29,
Aug. 26.