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Jordan Park
Community Center
Now Open
The City of Atlantic Beach
recently completed construction
of the Jordan Park Community
Center, 1671 Francis Avenue,
located directly behind Atlantic
Beach Public Works facility.
The Community Center consists
of 10 new offices, a large
conference room, and a kitchen-
ette. The Center is available now
for use to the general public for
meetings, receptions, family
reunions, etc. Jordan Park also
has an after school program for
children between the ages of 5-
16. The after school program
consists of tutoring in arithmetic,
reading, spelling and geography.
The Center also has a full
repertoire of activities daily. Call
(904) 247-5828 for more details.
Holiday Luminaries
Fund Year -Round Beauty
Luminaries will be on sale this
year at the Adele Grage
Community Center. Each
luminaries kit comes with 6
bags and 6 candles. The cost is
82.00 per kit. You can pur-
chase luminaries between 8
a.m.-4:30 p.m.., Monday
through Friday. ur annual
"Lighting of Luminaries" is
scheduled for December 21,
2001. The proceeds of your
luminaries purchase go to
beautifying and enhancing
various areas in Atlantic Beach.
For more information on
purchasing your luminaries kits,
please call (904) 247-5828.
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Winter/Spring Productions
Call 249-7177
Jan 3 -19
Crimes of the Heart
is a Pulitzer Prize winning
comedy/drama about three
sisters who gather in Hazlehurst,
Mississippi, and interact with a
priggish cousin and an amorous
young lawyer.
March 7 -23
Uncle Vanya
is a Chekhov drama set in the
declining days of Czarist Russia
in which the young wife of an
older professor is attracted to an
idealist doctor as is the
professor's young daughter.
April 25 - May 11
In Labor Day, a
playwright's family, home for the
holiday, fear their father is using
them in his new play when the
bright young director shows up
at his Connecticut home, setting
off fireworks.
Camp -Out Under
the Stars in March
Camp -Out Under the Stars is
scheduled for March 2-3, 2002
at Jack Russell Park. Camp sites
are 810.00 each. Each site can
hold approximately 6 people.
There will be a variety of
activities scheduled on the
program for the event. Last
year's camp out was a major
success with approximately 30
families in attendance with
children of all ages. Please check
your local newspapers for press
releases regarding the Camp
Out Under the Stars 2002 or
call Parks and Recreation at
(904) 247-5828.
Artlife
Spring/ Summer
2002 Schedule
The City of Atlantic Beach in
conjunction with Artlife
Productions, Inc., has a variety
of programs and activities for
the Spring and Summer. Some
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of the programs on the calendar
for the new year are:
Film Cafe
An evening program of film
screenings for adults. Each
evening would include an hour
of lively, post -screening discus-
sion led by a film professional.
Refreshments will be served.
Jazz Nights
A program series of outdoor/
indoor musical presentations
designed especially for our
community. Staged for an
interior venue or the open-air
park space, the programs
establish a cultural arts series
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Contemporary, Be -Bop, Classical
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Storytellers from
Around the World
A multi -cultural experience for
all ages. Programs could be
scheduled to meet the needs of
each age group from children to
adult. Visiting local artists'
presentations offer fresh perspec-
tives and an access to global
fellowship through the sharing of
stories and cultures.
For more information on the
programs call, (904) 247-8337.
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Gruhn May, Inc. was
recently awarded a design -
build contract to replace the
existing 3 -inch through 6 -
inch water main with a new
8 -inch water main on Beach
Avenue, from Ahern Street
to 8th Street. The contractor
will ensure all residents have
access to their property
during construction, but
there may be some tempo-
rary re-routing of traffic.
Waitz & Moye, Inc. is
designing an upgrade to this
lift station, located on West
End Street. The improve-
ments will consist of new
pumps and controls.
Meadors Construction
Company is continuing to
build a Master Lift Station
at the Atlantic Beach
Wastewater Plant, con-
structing a new force main
from the Lift Station on
Donner Road, and upgrad-
ing the Fairway Villas and
Park Street Lift Stations.
The 12 -inch water main
installation is nearly
complete, however the tie-
in to the side streets, from
Ahern Street to 8th Street,
will require temporary
outages. The contractor
will make every effort to
complete tie-ins during off
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Donna Busse
Selected August
Employee of the
Month
Donna is responsible for the day
to day operation of many of the
city's key employee programs
such as: recruitment, updating of
position descriptions, processing,
records, retirements, payroll, pay
changes, deductions, employee
benefits (health, life and dental
insurance), workers' compensa-
tion, and personnel system data
updates. She is also responsible
for both employee insurance
claims and insurance claims
against the city such as automo-
bile, accident, liability, etc.
Donna goes above and beyond
the requirements of her job to
assist department heads and
employees with a "can do"
positive and willing attitude that
is not found in many employees
today. She is always willing to
help and is a team player. She
was solely responsible for
assisting two retiree spouses
when the retiree passed away
and one employee whose spouse
passed away. This assistance
involved contacting the surviv-
ing spouses and ensuring that all
city benefits were provided in a
timely manner. She was also
responsible for all actions
required to advertise approxi-
mately 53 positions over the past
calendar year.
Think Like a Burglar
As we approach the holiday
season, the Police Department
asks citizens to spend a few
minutes thinking like a burglar.
Most burglars utilize logic and
reasoning to choose a neighbor-
hood, to break into homes or
cars, and to select which items
to steal.
They look for neighborhoods
and yards where they can travel
in and out without being seen or
noticed. They don't like burglar
alarms or dogs, and they will
typically look for houses where
no one is home. They choose the
easiest method of entry (which is
often an unlocked door), and
they often check under the mat
and flower pot, and over the door
sill for a key. If no key is
available, then they look for the
loose screen and window where
the homeowner climbs through
when he forget his keys.
When it comes to selecting
items to steal, burglars prefer
items that are small, valuable,
and easy to carry without being
noticed.
To have a security inspection of
their home, residents can
contact the Police Department
by telephone or email, and an
officer will provide the inspec-
tions at no charge.
However, for residents who
prefer to do it themselves, they
only need to spend a few
minutes "thinking like a
burglar" to improve their home
security.
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license for a one-time fee of
$5.00 if your pet has been
neutered or spayed. Other-
wise, the fee is $15.00. Please
note that this tag is in addi-
tion to your rabies tag.
The Animal Control Division
encourages citizens to assure
that their pets' inoculations are
kept up-to-date. There has
been a Rabies Alert recently in
the Mayport Road area, and
the best protection for the
family pet is to have a current
rabies inoculation.
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code eoncennemt
The City has a Code of
Ordinances which is a collec-
tion of the laws which govern
the city and its citizens. Before
an ordinance is adopted it is
first introduced in writing at a
meeting of the City Commis-
sion and can be read in full or
by title only on at least two
separate occasions. If a pro-
posed ordinance is amending
an existing law, it must clearly
state the section being revised
or amended and include the
new language being inserted.
Public input is invited at the
second reading of the ordi-
nance and this public hearing is
advertised in the Beaches Leader
at least ten days prior to the
public hearing stating the date,
time and place of the meeting
and indicating that interested
parties may appear at the
meeting and be heard with
respect to the proposed
ordinance. A period of thirty
days is required between the
first and second readings of
ordinances proposing to
rezone land.
All ordinances are on file in the
office of the City Clerk and
may be inspected or copies
obtained prior to the public
hearing. Florida Statutes also
provide procedures for the
passage of emergency ordi-
nances and copies of this
statute may be obtained at the
office of the City Clerk or by
calling 247-5809.
Yard Sale! Garage Sale!
Estate Sale! Moving Sale!
For additional information
regarding yard sales or to report a
violation of City Code, contact
your local City Code Enforce-
ment Officer at (904) 247-5855.
Whatever you want to call it, it's
a sale of personal property, and is
regulated by City Code. What
are those codes and what do
they regulate?
Where and how often can
you have a sale ?
City Code, Chapter 13, identi-
fies and limits the number of
sales. No matter what you call it,
these types of sales can be
conducted on any residentially
zoned property, but are limited
to a maximum of 3 days per year.
What about advertising?
City Code, Chapter 17-1, Sec.
17-1.1 (16) limits the number of
advertising signs, their size,
location and duration for posting.
❑ You are limited to not more
than four signs, one for the
premises of the sale, and
three for off-site advertising.
❑ Advertising signs may be as
large as four square feet.
❑ Signs are not permitted on
the city rights of way,
medians or on utility poles.
❑ Signs can only be posted on
the day of the sale, not
earlier than one hour before
the sale and must be
removed one hour after the
sale. Signs cannot be left up
over night, even on weekends.
Who Can Connect
to Fire Hydrants?
The City of Atlantic Beach
allows contractors and others to
connect to and use water from
city fire hydrants while working
in the area, however we require
that they have proper authoriza-
tion from the city, and that the
water is metered and passes
through a backflow preventer. If
you notice any connections to
city fire hydrants, please report
this to the Public Utilities
Department at 247-5834. The
city will ensure that proper
procedures were followed.
Pet Tags and
Innoculations
If you live in the City of
Atlantic Beach, or if you walk
your dog on the beach in
Atlantic Beach, you are
required to have a pet license
issued by the City of Atlantic
Beach. The city issues a
permanent license which helps
Animal Control Officers
contact the owner in the event
that a pet is picked up or
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interactive Children's Playmarket and much more. Activities and
performances will be held at various venues in the area, including
Atlantic Beach Elementary School, Community Presbyterian
Church and the Adele Grage Community Center. The evening will
culminate in a grand procession to the beach for a dramatic mid-
night bonfire.
Sponsors of First Night include the City of Atlantic Beach, The
Florida Times -Union and Shorelines, Kreative Marketing, Atlantic
Video Productions and other area businesses. Tickets for First Night
are $5 in advance and will go on sale at the beginning of December
at Atlantic Beach City Hall and at area shops and restaurants.
First Night Atlantic Beach is an independent not-for-profit
organization whose mission is continue this New Year's Eve com-
munity tradition. Volunteers work throughout the year to raise
funds, organize and promote the event. Plans are to expand the
event in the future to include other .Beaches communities.
The local organization is an affiliate of First Night International
a parent group promoting similar local New Year's Eve festivals
throughout the U.S. and abroad. Volunteers are still needed to help
out this New Year's Eve. For more information, contact Executive
Director Lone Loving at 247-7843.
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Nominated for
Award by
Co -Workers
Mike Underhill is a Distribu-
tion/Collection Operator in the
Public Utilities Department, and
has been working for the City of
Atlantic Beach for three years.
He was nominated for Employee
of the Month by his coworkers
and supervisor for his initiative
and willingness to perform
duties outside his normal job
tasks. In addition to completing
the coursework and obtaining
his required Collection System
Technician certification, Mike
has attended an additional
college course in wastewater
treatment on his own time. He
shows much interest in the
water/wastewater field and his
cooperative attitude is a good
example for fellow employees.
Hally Recognized for
Outstanding Efforts
Lisa Hally was recognized as
Employee of the Month for
October for her outstanding
efforts in a recent reorganization
of the Public Works Facility, her
ability to work independently,
her cooperation with other
departments and the public, and,
especially, her cheerful, positive
attitude. Her ability to keep
smiling, even when the workload
became very heavy, is an inspira-
tion for other employees and
citizens alike.
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peak hours. Unusual
underground conditions, for
example a buried brick
vault and trees, have
delayed the contractor, and
may extend the completion
date of the project beyond
the end of January 2002.
Aikenhead & Odom, Inc.
submitted 90% plans to the
St. Johns River Water
Management District in
late August. Water and
sewer permits have been
approved by the Florida
Department of Environ-
mental Protection, and this
project is expected to be
ready for bid in early 2002.
The City has obtained
easements needed for
construction of drainage
and roadway improvements,
and accepted the streets at
the October 8, 2001
Commission Meeting.
JEA is nearing completion
of their underground cable
placement project.
Construction on this
project should begin in
January 2002.
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with Xeriscaping
Below is some Xeriscaping information provided from the St.
Johns River Water Management District for your use. Xeriscape
landscaping protects the environment by using native plants that
have adapted to local conditions, are drought -tolerant and have
developed a resistance to many insects and diseases.
• Get a soil analysis. Have a county cooperative extension
service analyze soil samples from various areas of your yard.
This analysis will tell you the level of acidity or alkalinity in
your soil. This information will help you decide which
plants will work best in your yard.
* Plan your landscape. Evaluate the conditions of your yard
for sunny and shady areas throughout the day and seasons,
and for wet and dry areas. Determine how you will use
sections of the yard, and how tall and wide you want mature
plants to be.
4 Choose the proper plants. Determine each plant's need for
sun, shade, soil and water, and its tolerance for cold or salt.
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ellg Use grass wisely. Grass is often your yard's biggest water
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* Irrigate efficiently. Group plants together according to
their water needs. Place plants that need moisture in moist
areas and plants that need less water in drier areas. Turf
areas and planting beds should always be in separate
irrigation zones.
• Mulch. Mulch holds moisture in the soil, adds nutrients,
reduces weed growth and slows erosion. Spread several
inches of mulch, such as wood chips, pine straw or leaves,
around shrubs, trees and flower beds.
4 Maintain your yard. Mow, weed, prune and irrigate as
needed. Xeriscape landscaping reduces maintenance needs
in your yard, but won't eliminate yard work.
Rhone Chosen November Employee of the Month
Kenny Rhone is a Distribution/Collection Operator in the Public
Utilities Department, and has worked for the city for 22 years.
Kenny has always done an excellent job, and even in the last two
years has received several complimentary letters from citizens on his
work ethic and pleasant attitude. Kenny was nominated for Em-
ployee of the Month by one of his coworkers who appreciated
Kenny's expertise, mentoring, and positive outlook
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Mayor
John Meserve
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Commissioners
Richard Beaver
Mike Borno
Paul Parsons
J. Dezmond Waters Ill
City Attorney
Alan C. Jensen
City Manager
Jim Hanson
City Clerk
Maureen King
The City Commission meets in City Hall
at 7:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
Code Enforcement
Curtis M. Sanders Jr., Chair
James Pelkey
Richard Mann
Mamie Hurd
Carl Russell
Peter Wynkoop
Raymond Breault
Pension Boards
General Employees:
Ed Lipscomb
Jeri Benjamin
Tony Downing
Harry McNally
Tim Townsend
Police Board
Ed Lipscomb
Henry Bartle
Tony Downing
Dale Hatfield
Harry McNally
Tree Conservation
Richard Bell
Judith Jacobson
Barbara Mears
Maureen Shaughnessy
Carol Rockwood
Cultural Arts
Eloise Koerber, Chair
Mary Lou Boyer
Alice Gartland
Joyce Totter
Janelle Wagoner
Margie Van De Guchte
Gary Seabrook (ex officio)
Community Development
Don Wolfson, Chair
Craig Burkhart
Robert Frohwein
Karl Grunewald
Samuel Jacobson
Mary Walker
Steven Jenkins
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shape our efforts towards the
future. Included in that Plan are
long-range financial projections
that are able to foresee both costs
of doing business and expected
revenues. I believe the entire
Commission is able to feel much
more comfortable concerning
the annual budgeting process
with this knowledge.
We are precision mapping all of
our utilities, utilizing GPS
(global positioning system) for
locations, a first for this city. We
will finally get to a point of
knowing exactly where the sewer
lines, manholes, water lines and
valves are located. This knowl-
edge will save real dollars given
the number of times our lines
have been hit when other lines
are installed, real $$$ can be
saved now.... We were all
pleased to finally bring the Selva
Area under city maintenance.
With good citizen participation
we made a deal to take over
ownership of the streets and
common areas in Selva Marina,
with a financial deal fair to both
the residents of that area and to
the rest of the taxpayers.
The Commission is near the end
of deliberations on updating the
city's Zoning Code. This effort
has taken several years and many
public meetings, but we should
be able complete this major re-
write by year-end.
We have a very able Staff, led by
our City Manager. The infor-
mation they provide us helps
immeasurably for us to set policy
and monitor the many city
functions.
Finally, I would wish every
citizen of Atlantic Beach the
very best this holiday season.
We are blessed to live here, and I
can assure you that this Com-
mission will do all in its power to
retain the quality of life that
makes us just a little bit different.
We are all facing tough times in
one way or another. We pray for
those protecting our country, and
those many friends and families
that will be unable to be together
for the holidays
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As a public service the City of Atlantic Beach can provide the
following information upon requests:
• Whether a property is in or out of the Special
Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as shown on the
current Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
of the City.
• Additional flood insurance data for a site, such
as the FIRM zone on the FIRM.
• We have a handout of the flood insurance
purchase requirements that can help people
who need a mortgage or loan for the property
in SFHA
If you would like to make an inquiry, please tell us the street
address and, if available, the subdivision, lot and block number. We
are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call us at
247-5826 or drop by the Department of Building and Zoning in
City Hall. Anyone in the office can provide the needed information.
There is no charge for this service.
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Vol. 9 No. 4
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH NEWSLETTER
ith the holiday season at
hand I would like to
take this opportunity to review
city accomplishments. While
world events have certainly
overshadowed what is occurring
in our small
community, the
business of keeping
Atlantic Beach
functional and
financially stable has
gone on. The Presi-
dent has asked that we
carry on with normal
routine business while
being vigilant. We are doing just
that. Atlantic Beach has taken
action to protect our public
utilities, particularly our water
supply, and is in contact with the
local emergency management
team, even though the local
threat is considered low.
Sherry Drive is a mess, but the
end result will be a totally rebuilt
street without the bumps. What
will be less visible in the Sherry
Drive project is the major
underground drainage system.
That will be a significant part of
the core city drainage improve-
ment plan finally ready to get
underway.
The Commission and manage-
ment staff have worked for the
last several years to create and
refine a Strategic Plan that will
from the mayor /IA
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WINTER 2001
more on page 2
Recap of Election Results
In the city election in October voters re-elected John Meserve as
Mayor for the next two years. Rick Beaver was re-elected and Paul
Parsons was elected as Commissioners for four-year terms.
The City Commission meets in City Hall at 7:15 p.m. on the
second and fourth Monday each month. We appreciate the candi-
dates, poll workers, voters, and all who participated in this election
and encourage you to attend the meetings of the City Commission
and participate in your local government.
While we welcome Paul Parsons and look forward to working
with him, we miss Theo Mitchelson on the City Commission. Theo
began his service with the city by serving on the Code Enforcement
Board. He was elected in 1997 and, as a City Commissioner, served
on the Mayport Waterfronts Partnership, and was Commission
Liaison to the Teen Council and Florida Shore and Beach Preserva-
tion Association. Theo was dedicated to preserving the character and
quality of life in the city and gave unselfishly of his time to make
Atlantic Beach a better place for all.
Under the Oaks
First Night Celebration Returns
on New Year's Eve
First Night Atlantic Beach will ring in 2002 with singing, dancing
and merrymaking. The festive New Year's celebration that started in
1996 has become a beaches tradition with families, couples and
young people looking for a community -oriented, safe alternative to
New Year's Eve. Event activities will
begin at 5:30 p.m. and last through
midnight on December 31, 2001.
First Night is an alcohol -free
evening of entertainment focusing
on the visual and performing arts.
This year's lineup will include live
music, dancing, comedy improv,
storytelling, street artists, an
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