MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC
BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE
ROAD AT 7:15 P.M. ON MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2003
PRESENT: John Meserve, Mayor
Richard Beaver, Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Borno
Paul Parsons, Commissioners
AND: James Hanson, City Manager
Maureen King, City Clerk
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney
ABSENT: Dezmond Waters, Commissioner
Mayor Meserve called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. The Invocation
given by John Meserve was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission meeting
of March 24, 2003
Motion: Approve the minutes of the Regular Commission
Meeting of March 24, 2003 as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors
David Miller of Nature's Way, 226-A Roscoe Blvd. S., Ponte Vedra
Beach, spoke regarding the bid for ditch spraying (Bid #0203-11), which
opened on Apri12°d, 2003. He stated that he was not the lowest bidder
for the ditch spraying, but he was the lowest for mosquito control and
hoped the City Commission would award him that portion of the
contract. A copy of Mr. Miller's comments is included as Attachment
A.
J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive spoke about protecting the tree
canopy and did not agree with the removal of trees on a residential lot in
his neighborhood, even though a fee was paid to replace the trees.
Dorothy Kerber of 365 15` Street opposed possible regulation of rental
properties (8E). She did not feel inspections were necessary and thought
landlord/tenant issues should be handled privately. Ms. Kerber was also
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opposed to the City spending additional money for mosquito control,
which is a county service.
Steve McGuire of 328 10~' Street presented a neighborhood petition
requesting lowering of the speed limit or installation of speed bumps on
10 Street. A copy of the petition is available in the office of the City
Clerk. Mr. McGuire supported allowing Golf Carts to be operated on
public streets (3B).
3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
A. City Manager's follow-up report on issues from previous
meetings
City Manager Hanson commented on each item of his written report, a
copy of which is ,attached and made part of this official record as
Attachment B.
B. Review and possible action on a report on Golf Carts on
public streets.
Dir. Thompson reviewed his report on the research done on golf carts on
public streets, a copy of which is attached and made part of this official
record as Attachment C. He emphasized the safety issues that needed
to be addressed, especially age requirement to drive a Golf Cart, the
safety and road features needed for Golf Carts to be driven on public
streets, and traffic flow issues. He suggested the Commission consider
the cost factor in relation to the benefit of the community.
Discussion ensued and it was decided that further reseazch should be
done on this issue.. Carol Mikell of 1771 Sea Oats Drive agreed to serve
on a citizens committee to study this matter further and present
recommendations to the City Commission. Commissioner Beaver
volunteered to serve as the Commission liaison for such a committee.
4. Consent Agenda
A. Acknowledge receipt of monthly reports -Public Works
and new occupational licenses (City Manager)
B. Approve list of items to be declared surplus to the City of
Atlantic Beach
Motion: Approve. Consent Agenda Items A & B as
presented.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
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5. Committee Reports:
There were no Committee Reports.
6. Action on Resolutions:
There were no Resolutions.
7. Action on Ordinances:
A. Ordinance No. 90-03-181 Introduction & First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA,
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 90-03-181 REZONING
LANDS AS DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER TO PUD
(PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT); PROVIDING
FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS; PROVIDING
FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; REQUIRING RECORDATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only.
Sonya Doerr explained that changes to the ordinance discussed at
the March 24`h Workshop Meeting were included in the ordinance.
Mr. Nichols, the applicant, agreed with the changes.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 90-03-181 on first
reading.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance No. 65-03-32 Public Hearing & Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, STREETS,
SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES, BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION PROVIDING FOR SIGHT
DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS AT CERTAIN
INTERSECTIONS, PROVIDING FOR SAFETY
ZONES ALONG THE EDGES OF ROADWAYS, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (City
Commission)
Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only.
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Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 65-03-32 on final
reading.
Mayor Meserve opened the floor for a public hearing.
J. P. Marchioli spoke in favor of the Ordinance, but he wanted to
know how it would be enforced.
Bob Totter of 273 11th Street spoke in favor of the Ordinance, but
was concerned about grandfathering in existing obstructions.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Dir. Thompson stated that the City currently had no law addressing
hazardous conditions on city rights-of--way or the removal of such
hazards and that this ordinance would establish regulations, and a
notification process would be set up.
The motion carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance No. OS-03-41 Introduction & First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VII, FINANCE,
DIVISION 1, GENERALLY, SECTION 2-316, FEES
SHALL BE PAID TO CITY GOVERNMENT, TO
REMOVE REFERENCE TO DAILY PAYMENT AND
THE CITY TREASURY, AND TO PROVIDE AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (City Manager)
Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. OS-03-41 on first
reading.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
D. Ordinance No. 20-03-59 Introduction & First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
2002 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
The Mayor read the ordinance by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 20-03-59 on first
reading.
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There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
8. Miscellaneous Business:
A. Appointments to Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory
Committee (2)
The Mayor nominated Katherine Burgess and James B. Strutchen,
Jr. for appointment to the Cultural Arts Board. The City
Commission unanimously approved the appointments.
B. Appointment to the Community Development Board
The Mayor nominated Lynn Drysdale to fill the unexpired term of
Karl Grunewald on the Community Development Board.
Motion: Appoint Lynn Drysdale to the Community
Development Board
The motion carved unanimously.
C. Confirm appointment of Harry McNally to the General
Employee Pension Board of Trustees for afour-year
term and to the Police Pension Board of Trustees for a
two-year term
Motion: Confirm appoint of Harry McNally to the
General Employee Pension Board of Trustees fora four-
year term and to the Police Pension Board of Trustees
for atwo-year term.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
D. Acknowledge receipt of proposed amendments to
Chapter 24, Article IV, Subdivision Regulations and
authorize staff to draft an ordinance to codify the
proposed amendments (City Manager)
Community Development Director Sonya Doerr stated that she was
working on the draft of the changes to Chapter 24 recommended by
the Community Development Board, as listed in her report dated
Apri12, 2003. A copy of the report is attached and made part of
this official record as Attachment D. She proposed to have the first
reading on Apri128, 2003, and final reading and public hearing on
May 12, 2003.
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Following brief discussion Ms. Doerr was directed to draft the
ordinance for first reading on Apri128, 2003, and final reading and
public hearing on May 12, 2003.
E. Discussion and related action in connection with possible
regulation of rental property (Commissioner Borno)
Motion: Have City Attorney provide in writing a
summary of existing Florida ordinances that cover one or
more areas of regulation, monitoring and inspection of
rental property (over 90 days). That a written detailed
recommendation be provided on how the City of Atlantic
Beach can develop and pass an ordinance in the near
future. That the written report be provided at the City
Commission meeting of May 27, 2003.
Discussion ensued and various levels of control were suggested
including annual inspections of all rental properties, inspections on
an as-needed basis only, or just having tenants register with the City.
The City attorney pointed out that there were existing laws that
provided standards for multi-unit apartment buildings.
While it was felt that existing laws were probably adequate to
address most health and safety concerns, the Mayor suggested that
the City Commission continue discussions on this issue.
There was no second and the motion failed.
9. City Manager
A. City Manager's Report
City Manager Hanson commented on each item of his written
report. The report is attached and made part of this official record
as Attachment E.
The Commission agreed that the City should look into cost sharing
with Neptune Beach for a new welcome sign. The cost estimate for
construction of the sign as presented was $27,000.
The City Manager suggested having a shade meeting to begin
discussions regarding a contract for the white-collar bargaining
group that was approved in the recent election.
The Commission agreed to invite past elected officials to the annual
reception for City Board and Committee members in August.
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10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and
City Attorney
Commissioner Beaver
• Apologized for missing the previous meeting.
• Reported he had spoken with George Maida of ABET
regarding possible renovations to the theater at Adele
Grage Cultural Center. He said two grants were available
for such a project but ABET would have to have a 10-
year lease in order to qualify for grant money. The Mayor
suggested that Commissioner Beaver contact Alice
Gartland to see if a grant could be obtained through
Jacksonville. Commissioner Beaver will look into this
matter further.
Mike Borno
• Stated that he wouk be speaking at the "CDBG
Awareness Day at the Beach" on Wednesday, Apri123,
2003
• Suggested comparing the previous mosquito control
company, Vortex, information and costs with Nature's
Way and Bluewater
Mayor Meserve
• Reported the Sulzbacher Center was considering opening
a free medical center on Mayport Road for people without
health insurance
• Reminded the Commission that Jacksonville Beach had
agreed to donate $250,000 for the construction of a
historical museum in Jacksonville Beach. He said the
Beaches Area Historical Society would probably also
request a contribution from Atlantic Beach for this
project.
There being no further discussion or business to come before the
City Commission, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
8:40 p.m.
Attest:
John Meserve
Mayor/Presiding Officer
Maureen King
Certified Municipal Clerk
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