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.BEACH. CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, :800 SEMINOLE s
ROAD AT 7:15 P.M. ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2003-
.PRESENT:, John Meserve, Mayor
. Richard Beaver, Mayor Pro. Tem
Mike Borno
:Paul Parsons
Dezmond Waters, Commissioners NI s
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Maureen King,. City Clerk o N E N
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney , N D s o
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.Mayor Nleserve calledthe meeting to orderat 7:15 p.m. The Invocation
given by the. Mayor was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.'
L Approval of the minutes. of the. Special- Called and Regular
Commission meetings. of August 2S, 2003
BEAVER X
Motion: Approve the minutes of the Special Called and _ soRlvo
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Regular Commission Meetings of August 25, 2003 as WATERS X x
presented. MESERVE X
The motion carried unanimously.
Parking. in Town Center
Mayor: Meserve commented. on the recent public opposition to a request
for ause-by-exception to the required number of parking paces for the
`proposed development. of a new commercial building. The opposition
was based on the Lack of adequate parking in Town Center. He felt. that
finding a solution to the problem was atwo-city issue, and as requests
are made for future improvements in'the area, the parking problem must
be addressed or businesses will relocate elsewhere.
The Mayor requested that- Commissioner Borno chair an ad hoc
.committee to study the parking. in the Town.Center area and uggested
he ask Councilman Graham, Neptune Beach officials and Town Center
business owners to .participate in the committee.
2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors
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A. Representative from the Rotary Club regarding Skate Park o N E N
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Funding
Carolyn Ettlinger, President-Elect of the Oceanside Rotary Club,
reporfed that Rotary would be celebrating its 1 OOth anniversary in
February 2004-and local chapters were being encouraged to undertake
significant capital. projects as part of the celebration.
Mrs, Ettlirger indicated that her club would like to raise $50,000 for the
city. to use toward. the construction of the skate park. She indicated that
if the city ;approved,, the club would be responsible for all fund raising
efforts, including coordination and. collection of funds. In exchange, the
Rotary Club would like to receive recognition for the project and
assurance the city would assume all liability for the park.
The Commissioners concurred withthe proposal as presented and Mrs.
Ettlinger stated that she would meet with City Manager Hanson and
Parks-and Recreation Director Johnson to plan. the fundraising prof ect.
Dorothy Kerber of 3651St Streetrecounted anunfortunate incident
which occurred in her neighborhood resulting in two pets being killed
by dogs roaming at ,large,. To prevent this from happening in the future,
Mxs_ Kcrber requested the Commission amend he current animal
control ordinance to increase the fine to $500 for any incident'where an
animal hurts. or kills another animal or human being, and require that the
owner of the animal make restitution for all damages.
Mrs. Kerber opposed the donation of $2,000 to the Beaches Resource
Center (Item 9F) since taxpayer money already support the schools.
Ms. Kerber also opposed Commissioner Waters political sign on Atlantic
Boulevard as being illegal.
Stephen Kuti of 1132 Linkside Drive stated he was unable to attend the
previous Commission meeting and inquired if passage. of Ordinance No.
90-03-183 changing the designated area from Commercial General to
Central Business. District resulted from. the request'to reduce the required
number of parking spaces for the development of the new. building to be
located at the southwest corner of Ahern Street and East Coast Drive and
if passage. of the ordinance affected the required number of parking.
:spaces for the Central Business District.
Mayor Meserve indicated that these questions. would. be answered during.
the public hearing for Item 8C.
Alan Potter of 374 Second Street spoke on the following items: (1)
believed the city should. recognize the civic. contributions of Raymond.
Dagley, a long-time resident of the city, .who passed. away recently, (2)
complimented the Petticoat Contracting crews for the courteous and,
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considerate manner in which the conduct their work, 3 r orted that o N E N
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the catch basin located near 386 Second. Street was constructed higher
than the right-of-way, (4) reiterated his position that: the Hopkins Creek
.Retention Pond Project was a waste of money since the flooding problem
could be resolved by increasing the size of the existing culvert, and
stated that no one: had responded to his earlier comments regarding the
culvert; (5) believed the city was not growing enough to require
additional space in City Hall (Item 9G), which he thought would result in
hiring additional.employees; and'(6) opposed any water/sewer rate
increase since the Buccaneer System was making. a profit. for the city.
J.P.1VIarchioli of 414 Sherry Drive spoke on the following items: (1)
commented on a sewer problem by his home that was being repaired (2)
inquired if the waiver of late fees. was a "one time only" or a once a year
waiver (Item 8D); (3) commented that the sidewalk on Sherry Drive was
too narrow, and (4}inquired if the drawings for the proposed city-hall
expansion were available (Item 9G).
- Bill Paulk of 338 Second Street, whose cat was killed by the two dogs
running at large, recounted the experience and stated that in addition to
the loss of his pet; his home sustained damage from the dogs jumping
through his screen room to attack and kill the cat. He stated that he did
not like the way the incident was handled.
Mr. Paulk commended the construction workers. on Second Street who -
assisted his elderly uncle, who is highly allergic, when he stepped in a
yellow jacketnest and`was stung several times.
In response to 1VIr. Paulk's comments, Chief Thompson responded that
there was an on-going investigation into the animal control incident.
Brian Christy, whose business is located at of 1651 Mayport Road,
alerted the Commissioners to a dangerous .situation caused by the. school"
bus stop: being located on Mayport Road in front of his business. He felt
the bus stop should be relocated in the residential area. Mr. Christy
indicated that he had been unsuccessful in getting the bus stop relocated
and asked if the Commissioners could help to alleviate this dangerous
situation.
NIr. Christy indicated that his taxes had #ripled in the past year and he did
.not. favor any. further increases.
.Sylvia Simmons of 201$each Avenue inquired if the dogs: that. were
..involved in the attack were still at large. Chief Thompson indicated they.
had been picked up.
Lincoln Price of 331 Ahern Street stated that he was-the owner of the
dogs and had signed them over to. Animal Control that day. He
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explained that he acquired the dogs from his deceased uncle's family,
and was trying to `find homes for them. Mr. Price took full responsibility
for what happened; apologized for the incident and stated that he never
thought the.: dogs would escape from his fenced' yard.
3. 'Item Withdrawn
4. Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
A. City Manager's follow-up report.
25' Height Limit Within the: Central Business District
Community Development Director Doerr explained how the heighf limit
was established as written in her memo;. which is attached and made --part
of this` official record as Attachment A.
Discussion ensued concerning keeping the allowable height at 25'; but
making provisions for roof-top decks, gardens, seating areas, etc.-
Commissioner Waters stated. that he had. initially raised the question; but
he now had no problem with the 25' limit due to the close proximity of
the commercial property to the.adjoining residential neighborhoods.
5. Consent Agenda
A. Acknowledge receipt of monthly reports: New
Occupational Licenses,'Public Works and Public Utilities
and Public Safety Department (City Manager)
B. Acknowledge receipt of Merit Pay Plan (City Manager)
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items A and B as
:presented.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously:
6. Committee Reports:
There were no Committee Reports.
7. Action on Resolutions:
A. Resolution No. 03-07A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
,BEACH; FLORIDA AUTHORIZING AN
APPLICATION FOR A FLORIDA RECREATION
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT
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City Manager Hanson explained that the resolution had been added
to the agenda on an emergencybasisdue to the grant application
:deadline.: BEAVER. X
BORNO X X
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 03-07A. PAxSONS x
WATERS X X
There was no discussion. and the motion carried. unanimously. r2ESERVE` x
8. Action on Ordinances:.
A. Ordinance No. 20-03-61 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE. OPERATING
` 'BUDGET FOR TIE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
.OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
(City Manager) BEAVER X
BORNO x X
Motion: Approve Ordinance 20-03-61 on first reading...` PARSONS x
WATERS X X
Commissioner Borno explained the reason for the budget adjustments. MESERVE x
There was no discussion. and the. motion carried unanimously.
B. Action on Proposed budget:
` (i) Public Hearing and setting of tentative millage rate far fiscal year
2003/2004
Mayor Meserve announced that. the tentative millage rate was 3.070:1 for
operating purposes-for fiscal year 2003/2004, which was 5.6629
higher than the roll-back rate of 2..9056. MayonMeserve 'explained that
the purpose for the increase in ad valorem tax revenue was to maintain
adequate funding for the existing level of service provided by the city... BEAVER x X
BORNO X
Motion: Adopt a tentative millage rate of 3.0701 for PARSONS x
operating purposes for fiscal year 2003/2004: WATERS _x x
MESERVE X
The Mayor then opened the floor for a public hearing and invited
comments .from the audience.
Bob. Totter of 275 l1t" Street felt expenses had increased
disproportionately to the population in the city. He urged the
- Commissioners to adopt the roll-back rate and suggested that the city use '
some of its $19M in reserves to reduce debt and o save on interest.
No one else spoke and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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City Manager Hanson indicated that the largest share of the reserve fund'.-
was'inpension funds and included a 25% contingency fore all operating
funds in case of emergencies: and debt service reserves:
Mayor Meserve pointed out that the budget had been discussed many
times :during workshops, and every Commissioner had met with staff to
discussbudget issues: He indicated that. government accounting was
very complex,:requiring many funds. He indicated that cost comparisons
with the other cities were .conducted and the current budget provided. for
"a fair wage for employees, the cost of goods and services to run the city
and increased insurance costs. He stated the Commission was:
- financially prudentwth spending:taxpayer dollars. "
The motion carried unanimously.
(ii) Ordinance No. 20=03-62: Public Hearing and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR
.THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNII~IG OCTOBER 1, 2003, AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
Mayor Meserve read the. ordinance by title only and stated that the:
ordinance would adopt an operating budget of $22,147,066 for fiscal
year 2003/2004.
Motion: Approve Ordinance Na. 20-03-62 on fiat-reading.
The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing and invited comments
from the audience.
Alan Potter of 374 Second Street reiterated his position that it was a
..waste of taxpayers' :money to purchase land to alleviate flooding when
the culvert at Publix Shopping Center could be modified to resolve the
problem.
Barbara Mears of 1604.Coquina-inquired concerning answers to the
drainage issue. Mayor Meserve briefly. explained the past historyof the'
area and stated that the city had a good consultant with a good plan and
was sticking with the consultant's recommendation.
No one else spoke and the Mayor closed the pubiie hearing: He
..announced that the second public hearing on Ordinance No. 20-d3-62
would be held Monday,. September 22,.2003. The City Commission
concurred..
The motion carried unanimously.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
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COUNTY OF DUVAL; STATE OF FLORIDA, ADOPTING
ORDINANCE NUMBER 90-03-183, RE-DESIGNATING .
THOSE AREAS SHOWN ON THE.GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
MAP; .ATTACHED- AS EXHIBIT A, FROM COMMERCIAL
GENERAL. (CG) TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) ,
CONSISTENT WITH SECTION. 24-114; AS ENACTED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 90-01-172, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION,
PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT, _` REQUIRING
RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only: BEAVER
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Motion: Adopt Ordinance No.,90-03-183 an final reading. PARSONS
WATERS
The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing and invited MESERVE
comments from the audience.
Dorothy Kerber of 365 lsc Street. indicated that she had learned that "
he parking requirements will not be changed and she hoped that new
construction in the area would have to comply with :the required
setbacks.
Barbara-Mears of 1604 Coquina inquired as to what would change
.with the new designation.: Mayor Meserve explained that the
ordinance established the Central Business District boundaries on the, -
zoning map.:. _
No one else spoke and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
The motion carried. unanimously.
D: Ordinance No. 80-03-67 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC' BEACH,
FLORIDA,.. AMENDING ; -CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE II
WATERWORKS SYSTEM, SEC. 22-27(1)(a) AND SEC.- 22-27
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CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES:; TO AMEND.ARTICLE
III WASTEWATER SYSTEM, DIVISION -7, SEWER USER
RATES AND CHARGES, SEC. 22-166 ESTABLISHMENT OF
A MONTHLY SASE CHARGE TO INCREASE THE BASE
CHARGE FOR SEWER SERVICE, S EC. 22-1.67, SCHEDULE
OF WASTEWATER VOLUME CHARGES, TO INCREASE
THE VOLUME RATE FOR SEWER SERVICES; TO AMEND
SEC. 22-174 DELINQUENT- BILLS TO -ELIMINATE.
CONFLICTING LANGUAGE FOR THE CIIARGE FOR '
RECONNECTION AFTER SERVICE DISCONTINUATION
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WATERWORKS SYSTEM, SEC.. 22-29 TO ELI
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'FOR, NON-PAYMENT; TO AMEND ARTICLE I, I
:GENERAL, SEC. 22-4, AUTHORITY TO ADJUST OR WAIVE
CHARGES IN APPROPRIATE CASES TO ALLO
GREATER AUTHORITY IN WAIVING DELINQUENT
:CHARGES;'. TO AMEND SEC. 22-2, RETURN INVESTMENT
POLICY FOR :BUCCANEER PLANT TO ALLOW FOR A
LESSER TRANSFER TO THE GENERAL FUND; TO
.:PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY TO 'PROVIDE FOR AN
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The. Mayor read the ordinance by title only. $EAVER x
BORNO X x
.Motion:.: Approve Ordinance Nv. 80-03-67 on first- reading. PARSONS x
WATERS X X
It was announced that the public hearing and final reading of :the rlESExvE x'
ordinance would be held on September 22, .2003.
There was no discussion and the. motion. carried`unariimously.
Ordinance No. 25-03-34 Introduction and First. Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF
CIIAPTER 8 FLOOD HAZARD AREAS, ARTICLE I IN
GENERAL, AND ARTICLE.III, FLOOD HAZARD
REDUCTION STANDARDS, TO COMPLY WITH
.REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD
INSURANCE PROGRAM AND THE COMMUNITY
RATING SYSTEM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE BEAVER x
BORNO X X
Motion: Approve Ordinance 25-03-34 on :first reading. PARSONS x x
WATERS X
Building Official Ford explained the changes to the current MESERVE x
ordinance and stated that these changes were. required by FEMA to
allow the city to participate in the NFIP/CRS program.
Commissioner.Borne inquired concerning the number ofproperties
affected by the: changer Building. Official Ford indicated that two
hundred thirty-one properties would be affected and there would be
a potential for reduction in their insurance rates after the city is
rated.
There being no further discussion, the motion carried. unanimously.
9. Miscellaneous Business:
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A. Action on a request from Rainer and Doris Rosarius for a
waiver from Section 24-255 (a) of the Subdivision Regulations
seeking approval to reconfigure Lots 2, 3 and 4 within Block
125 of Section H Subdivision to create two lots -with one lot
that is less than 75 feet in width and less than 7,500 square
feet in lot area (City Manager)
1Vlotion: Approve the request-for the waiver from Section 24- BEAVER x
255 (a) of the Subdivision Regulations to reconfigure Lots 2, 3 BoRNO ~ x _ X
and 4 within Block 125 of Section H Subdivision as PARSONS x X
recommended. WATERS X
MESERVE X
City Manager Hanson explained the request.: Commissioner Borno
stated that the three lots could be reconfigured into two 75 x 1-02' lots,
and there would beano need for the waiver. Mayor Meserve indicated
that: the -lot size was a personal .preference of the, owners.
There being no further discussion, the motion carried. by'a four to one
vote with Commissioners Beaver, Parsons, Waters and Mayor 1Vleserve
voting aye and Commissioner Borno voting nay.
B. Appointments to the Code Enforcement Board (2) City Clerk
Mayor Meserve stated he would like. to reappoint Mamie Hurd and.
Christopher Shea. to serve. three year terms on the Code Enforcement
Board effective October 1, 2003.
BEAVER , X
.Motion: Approve Reappointment of Mamie Hurd and BORI~IO x
Christopher Shea to three year terms on the Code: PARSONS x
Enforcement Board beginning Octoberl, 2003 and ending WATERS : X ' x
September 30,.2006, ESExvE X x
There was no discussion and: the motion carried unanimously.
C. :: Approve renewal of the City's Insurance {excluding employee
benefits), Effective October 1, 2003 (City Manager) BE~vER x
BoRrro x x
Motion: Approve renewal of the City's Insurance: (excluding PARSONS. X
employee benefits), Effective October 1, 2003. ATERS x X
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City Manager Hanson briefly explained the reasons for the: increased cost
for insurance. Human Resource Director Foster's memo fisting the
renewal rates is attached. and made part of this official record as
Attachment B.
..There was no discussion and the motion carved unanimously..
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D. A rove renewal of em to ee basic life and accidental death o , N E N
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and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance with ING Employee'
Benefits (formerly Relastar) (City Manager)
BEAVER X
Motion: Approve renewal of employee basic life and BoRNO X x-
..accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance PARSONS x
..with ING Employee Benefits. (formerly. Reliastar). WATERS x x
MESERVE X
..There was no discussion and the motion: carried unanimously.
E. Approve Interlocal Agreement with the cities of Jacksonville,
Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach and the Commander
of Naval. Region Southeast, U.S. Navy, for conduct. of the
Jacksonville Sea and Sky Spectacular (City Manager)
BEAVER X
Motion: Approve Interlocal Agreement with the cities of BORNO x x
Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune. Beach and the PARSONS X
.Commander of Naval Region Southeast, U.S. Navy, for MESERVE X x
conduct of the Jacksonville Sea and Sky Spectacular.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
F. Approve donation of $2,000 to Beaches Resource Center'
Foundation {City Manager) BEAVER X
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::Motion: Approve donation of $2,000 to Beaches Resource PARsoNS x X
Center Foundation. WATERS x
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Commissioner Borno indicated that the Cultural Arts and Recreation
Advisory Committee recommended approval of the request..
Commissioner Waters stated that he worked closely with the Beaches
resource Center Foundation and pointed out that Atlantic Beach children
.benefit from their programs. He indicated that the $2,000 would be used
as seed money to obtain additional grants for. expanded services.
The motion carried unanimously.
G. Approve Contract with P.Q.H. to Design City Hall
Renovations and Addition and Authorize the City Manager
to Sign the Contract, Documents (City Manager)
BEAVER X
Motion: Approve contract with P.Q.H. to design City Hall BoRNO x x
PARSONS X X
renovations and .addition and authorize the City Manager to WATERS X
sign the ContractDocuments. MESERVE X
Mayor Meserve reported City Hall building was already overcrowded
- with existing personnel and the proposed addition was not. being built to
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accommodate additional ersonnel. He ointed out that the FY o N E Iv
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2003/2004 budget provided for two new police officers and one
Information Technology (IT) person.
Commissioner: Borno pointed out that the second floor of city hall. did
not meet ADA requirements-and space would be lost. if elevators were
installed on both sides of the building. He stated that City Manager
.Hanson worked very diligently to consolidate services under one roof.
Commissioner Waters'stated that he would rather expand upwards to
preserve existing park-land.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
1Q. City Manager
A. City Manager's Report
CityManager Hanson reported on the following items:
!:• Reported that government officials from Afghanistan would
be visiting the city on Friday; September 26th, and would be
meeting'with elected officials. and department heads at 9:00
a.m. in the Commission Chambers.
• Reported: hat an-emergency:Purchase Order was issued to
Gruhn May on September 4th for- sewer line repairs on
Sherry Drive in the"amount of $11,190.
• Reported that Aiex Sherrer was chosen as the Employee of
the Quarter and Lisa Showman: as Employee of the Year.
• Distributed a schedule for the October 23-26 Air Shaw.
• Reported that he had attended a Shore and Beach
Preservation Conference on Amelia Island and learned most
-beach erosion in Florida was caused by navigation channels
(as in the case of Atlantic Beach), which prevented the.
natural'migration ofsand down the coast.
He indicated that. it took a long time to plan, .design and
permit a renourishment project. City Manager Hanson
observed that local governments,' not the-Corps of Engineers,
always took the lead in planning the projects. He indicated
the Corps .was viewed as a funding and permittingagency,
not the lead project sponsor„ which was the exact opposite of
the position the-City of7acksonville had taken in the past,
The City Manager. indicated that he would be meeting with
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better coordination of the next round of beach
renourishment.
• Public Works DirectorKosoy reported. the Core City Project
was 95% complete and would. be completed an schedule and
within budget.. His report: is attached and made. part of this
official record as Attachment C.
Discussion concerning paving. the remaining street ends
ensued. Public. Works Director Kosoy indicated that they
would be included on a list of other pavingprojects and were
not considered part of the Core City. Project.
10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and
'City Attorney
.Commissioner Beaver
• Reported he sent Letters to residents who experienced
flooding. prior to the Core City Project, asking them how the
improvements were working and had received positive
comments from the property owners. He indicated that he
would compile the information and xeport on the. results at a
ater date:
CommissionerBorno
• Commented. on an article by:Robert Perez, a staff writer with
the Orland Sentinel, concernng increased water rates for
.large volume users in Seminole, Florida.
• `Commented on the Northeast Florida Regional Planning
Council Awardsprogram and stated that the deadline for
nominating projects was September 22nd:. He suggested the
other Commissioners. meet with the, City Manager if they had.
any nominations..
Commissioner Parsons
• Commented. on the animal issue and hoped things could be
worked. out:. during this highly emotional time..
Commissioner Waters.
• Commended the Police Department for the quick action on
arresting the suspect. in the attempted abduction case and
.suggested that a commendation be given to the person
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: responsible for tracking down the: suspect.
•3 Stated that the Woody Richardson home had been continually
surrounded by construction materials during the Core City
Project, and commended the family for their patience.
•:~ Inquired when the crosswalks would be completed.. Public
Works Director Kosoy indicated they would be installed after
the final paving.
•3 Commented that the business owners in the Town Center area
needed to get together and work toward solving the parking
problems.
Mayor Meserve
• Commented that unleased dogs were a continuing problem in
the. city and the ordinance should be strengthened to prevent:
this, particularlyif the dog running-loose does damage to a
person or another animal.
Chief Thompson stated that. a revised ordinance addressing this
and other animal control. issues-would be presented at the next-
Commission meeting.:
• Stated that Commissioner Parsons, the City. Manager and he
had met with Jacksonville Council President Ladd- Daniels
and Council Vice-President Elaine Brown earlier in the day to
tour the city and discuss various projects and problems facing.
the city.
• Reported that he had been invited to address. Jacksonville
Mayor John Peyton and his Senior Staff in early October
concerning beach renourishment, the proposed IVlayport-Road
Improvements Project and other issues affecting the city. He
requested Commissioner inpuf on any items they might want
addressed at the meeting.
Commissioner Borno requested-that consideration be given to
keeping Kevin.Bodge as the consultant for beach
renourishment.