June 2018.pdf
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JUNE 2018
Arts in the Park - Johansen Park ..............................10 am-5 pm
Jun 7 Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee 6 pm
Jun 11 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm Paddle Tour – Dutton Island ............................................. 11 am
Songwriters Concert - Adele Grage Theater .....................6-8 pm
Jun 12 Tree Subcommittee Meeting 5 pm Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................3:30 pm
Jun 13 Environmental Stewardship Committee 6 pm
June 18 Commission Workshop5 pm Senior BINGO – Baker Center ......................................10:30 am
Jun 19 Community Development Board 6 pm Kids Yoga - Adele Grage Center..........................5:30 & 6:30 pm
Jun 21 Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee 6 pm Qigong – Adele Grage Center .......................................9:30 am
Jun 25 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
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Senior Aerobics – Baker Center ....................................10:30 am
Jun 26 Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm Mid-Week Market– Bull Park ...........................................3-6 pm
Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................5:30 pm
Zumba – Jordan Center..................................................6:30 pm
Meditation– Adele Grage Center......................................... 7 pm
JULY 2018
July 4 City Offices Closed Meditation– Adele Grage Center....................................9:30 am
Jul 5 Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee 6 pm
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Jul 9 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Jul 10 Code Enforcement Board Meeting 6 pm
Jul 11 Environmental Stewardship Committee 6 pm
July 16 Commission Workshop 5 pm
Jul 17 Community Development Board 6 pm
Jul 19 Parking and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Resource Committee 6 pm
Jul 23 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Jul 24 Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
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........ Dep. City Manager
Brittany Norris..............Commissioner
www.coab.us • (904) 247-5800
Police Athletic League
The Atlantic Beach Police Department is excited to be
partnering with the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville
to bring Mobile PAL to our Atlantic Beach kids on June 6 at
Donner Park. PAL enriches the lives of children by creating
positive relationships between law enforcement officers and
the youth of our community through
educations, athletic and leadership
programs. All kids are invited to join
us for this family-friendly fun event
10 Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................3:30 pm
12 Kids Yoga – Adele Grage Center.........................5:30 & 6:30 pm
13 Qigong – Adele Grage Center .......................................9:30 am
Senior Aerobics – Baker Center ....................................10:30 am
Mid-Week Market– Bull Park ...........................................3-6 pm
Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................5:30 pm
13 Zumba – Jordan Center.............................................6:30 pm
Meditation– Adele Grage Center......................................... 7 pm
14 Meditation– Adele Grage Center....................................9:30 am
17 Paddle Tour – Dutton Island ............................................. 11 am
Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................3:30 pm
19 Senior BINGO – Baker Center ......................................10:30 am
Kids Yoga – Adele Grage Center.........................5:30 & 6:30 pm
20 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
Zumba – Jordan Center..................................................6:30 pm
Meditation– Adele Grage Center......................................... 7 pm
21 Meditation – Adele Grage Center ...................................9:30 am
Art Walk Reception – Adele Grage Center........................5-8 pm
Art Walk – Town Center ....................................................5-9 pm
24 Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................3:30 pm
Acoustic Night – Bull Park ................................................6-8 pm
26 Senior PO KE NO – Baker Center .................................10:30 am
Kids Yoga – Adele Grage Center.........................5:30 & 6:30 pm
27 Qigong – Adele Grage Center .......................................9:30 am
Senior Aerobics – Baker Center ....................................10:30 am
Mid-Week Market– Bull Park ...........................................3-6 pm
Zumba – Jordan Center..................................................6:30 pm
Yoga – Adele Grage Center ............................................5:30 pm
Meditation– Adele Grage Center ......................................... 7 pm
28 Meditation– Adele Grage Center ....................................9:30 am
www.coab.us/recreation
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And … we’re back into hurricane season. Depending on the
forecast model, this may be another busy season. The City staff
and Police Department have developed a comprehensive plan to
address nearly every potential disaster to protect people, pets,
and property. Please do your part to prepare before the storm.
(Note to self: need carry case for dog.) Start by signing up for
notifications by registering for Alert Atlantic Beach. Follow the
link on the coab.us city website.
The City website has been extensively redesigned. I invite you to explore
the new format. You will find up-to-date information on city services,
recreational offerings, and upcoming events. Most importantly, the
video stream and meeting minutes from the City Commission, boards,
and committees are easily accessible. Your involvement in city affairs
and your input on matters before them is critical to the democratic
process. Let us hear from you!
Spring has finally sprung! With it comes tea turtle season, running
from May to October. To protect these precious resources, humans
must refrain from projecting any artificial light onto the sand
from windows, flashlights, street lights, cameras, or campfires.
Also, help keep our beaches free of deep holes, equipment, and
plastic trash that could trap an unwary turtle.
Dear Citizens,
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Recently, all commissioners have taken an oath of civility. We
agreed to listen politely to other viewpoints, affirm the dignity
of others, and to promote mutual respect. We will practice civility
when speaking to citizens, debating among ourselves, and most
definitely while communicating online. Likewise, we encourage you
to practice civility during public meetings and most assuredly while
communicating online. Let your comments and posts promote civility
and neighborliness. Together we can make Atlantic Beach an even
stronger community.
With the busy summer season comes the perennial problem: parking.
Know that the dedicated citizens who volunteered to serve on the
Parking Committee have been diligently attacking the problem. In the
near future, you should expect to see more lines painted to delineate
specific parking spots. The Police Department will be vigilant about
issuing warnings and tickets. They also have other long-term solutions
in the works. In the meantime, bike or walk whenever practical. For
visiting the Town Center, I highly recommend the service provided by
Beach Buggies. Download the app, request a ride, and they will call
to say they are on the way. Local businesses subsidize the service, so
give your driver a nice tip, and call for a ride again later when you are
ready to go home.
Wishing you a safe and delightful summer. I hope to see you at our
local festivals, concerts, or in the park.
Warmest regards,
Candace Kelly
City Comissioner
Sign up for Alert Atlantic Beach
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has rolled out
an emergency alert system just in time for hurricane season. Alert
Florida enables municipalities to send emails, text messages and
voice messages notifying
citizens of potential and
pending emergencies. In
Atlantic Beach, the system is
called Alert Atlantic Beach.
Sign up by visiting
www.coab/alertAB.
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Make sure your house
number can be seen
from the road.
Clearly display your house
number so emergency responders
can quickly find you.
Maintain your sprinkler system
If you notice dead patches in your lawn, you may have a problem with
your sprinkler system. Fixing the problem will save you some cash, get
your lawn back in shape, and conserve water.
Mowers and edgers sometimes break
or rotate sprinkler
heads. Cars run over
them. We’ve all seen
the geyser shooting
water into the air and down the street, or the
sprinkler that waters the pavement. These broken and misdirected
sprinklers not only waste water, but can cause erosion and pollute
downstream waters.
One broken head can waste 100 gallons of water in 10 minutes. And if you’re not home while the system runs, you may not know there’s a
problem for weeks. That’s a big water bill. Check your system once in
a while to make sure all your sprinklers are putting the water where it
belongs. You’ll save money and water.
Remember: water only on your assigned days per week, before 10
a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Homes with ODD addresses – Wednesday and Saturday
Homes with EVEN addresses – Thursday and Sunday Non-residential – Tuesday and Friday
For more information, visit www.floridaswater.com
See something? Say something!
If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood, post it on
social media after you call the
Atlantic Beach Police Department.
Our non-emergency number is
(904) 247-5859. We need YOU to
help us keep our city safe. Please don’t hesitate to call us!
We love our seniors in AB
Senior programs are offered weekly at the Gail Baker Center at
10:30 am. Transportation is available with 48-hour advance notice.
Seniors get together to enjoy bingo, Pokeno, field trips to the Ritz
Theater and Museum, special holiday luncheons and monthly birthday
celebrations. Meet new friends or bring a friend or two and spend time
enjoying the company of others. For more information, call Latrenia
Thomas at 247-5851. The schedule is included in the calendar located
on the back of this newsletter.