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12-1989 Atlantic Beach NewsCITY OF William I. Gulliford, Mayor Robert B. Cook, Sr., Commissioner Glenn A. Edwards, Commissioner ATLANTIC BEACH COURIER Adelaide R. Tucker, Commissioner John W. Weldon, Commissioner Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney Kim D. Lcinbach, City Manager Maureen King, City Clerk VOLUME 1, NO. 2 EDITOR: KAREN S. MOORE DECEMBER 1989 City Of Atlantic Beach Looking Boards By Kim D. Leinbach, City Manager CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD George Bull, Jr. Allen R. Salfer Jerome R. Strayve Heywood Dowling, Jr Mattie Freeman Herbert Moller Edward Martin COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Johnny D. Bass Kathleen Russell Ruth Gregg Samuel T. Howie W. Gregg McCaulie Louis MacDonell Don Wolfson PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ronald Della Porta David Archer Joan LaVake Richard E. White Ronald W. Wingate PUBLIC NUISANCE CONTROL BOARD Willie Miley J. C. Green Jack E. Brooks HOSPITAL BOARD Dorthy Kerber, Atlantic Beach Representative Planning for the future is not an easy task. Nonetheless, it is of critical importance, and thankfully, our Atlantic Beach elected officials agree. During the next several weeks the Mayor and City Commission will be working with the City Manager to identify and priori- tize goals for our community. The goal set- ting sessions consist of a discussion process in an informal environment away from the Commission Chambers and will take approxi- mately eight hours in total. The meetings are open to the public as provided by Florida law, but no actions will be taken. With our growing and dynamic com- munity, it is of the utmost importance to be pro -active instead of reactive. Our Mayor and City Commission members are to be commended for their commitment to this principal, for, as Peter Drucker stated, "long range plan does not deal with future decisions, but with the future of present decisions." We hope you enjoy this issue of the Atlantic Beach Courier, and on behalf of the City Commis - Sion and all the Atlantic Beach employees, we wish °• "•• you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Vear! wr"M!E��� This office takes great pride in an- nouncing the appointment of John W. Weldon to Commission Seat 3. His appointment was made on November 12,1989. Mr. Weldon fills the unexpired term of Alan C. Jensen who stepped down in November to take on the task of Atlantic Beach City Attorney. Mr. Weldon served as Commissioner of our great city back in the 60's. We welcome him back and look forward to working with him. The other members of our Commission are: Mayor William I. Gulliford, Jr., Robert Cook, Glenn Edwards and Adelaide Tucker. The Mayor and Commissioners can be reached at 249-2395. Commission Meetings Due to the Christmas Holidays there will be only one Commission meeting in December. The Commission meetings for the next three months are as follows: December 11 January 8 and 22 February 12 and 26 Meetings start promptly at 7:15 p.m. Attendance at our meetings has gone up and we welcome our citizens to come and be a part of each meeting. Anyone wishing information or actions by the Commission may stop by the City Clerk's Office at City Hall Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The 1990 Census is just around the corner and the U.S. Census Bureau is looking for eager citizens of Atlantic Beach to help conduct this very important task here in our city. The Bureau will be hiring thousands of temporary workers nationwide; hundreds in our area alone. The qualifications required are as follows: 18 yrs. of age or older, high school graduate or equivalent, maintain an extended period of walking, read small print and hear normal conversational speech.. The Bureau will pay a competitive salary and suc- cessful completion of some assignments will earn extra pay. Any interested citizen should contact Harriett Ann Woodlief at 387-5923 immediately. What great pride it would be to say you helped out the 1990 Census. Anyone interested in being on a Census Committee in Atlantic Beach may contact Maureen King at 249-2395. The committee will work to promote and inform the public of the importance of the census. Many state and federal grants are based on population so Atlantic Beach is striving for a 100% count. The police department is responding to recent traffic complaints by stepping up its enforcement activities. Citizens are ad- vised to adhere to the posted speed limits throughout the city, and pay special attention to the school zones. Also note that traffic on Mayport Road must stop for school buses whether northbound or southbound. The police department welcomes two new officers, Jamie Curry and Charles Johnson. Both officers are experienced patrolmen, and will certainly become assets to the City of Atlantic Beach. Neighborhood watch groups have been organized in various locations around the city, and these organizations have already produced positive results. If you are inter- ested in helping organize a neighborhood watch group, please contact officer Victor Raynor at the Police Department at 249-5606. Lifeguard applications are being ac- cepted for the summer of 1990. The city will be paying more than $7.50/hour to hire professional, mature, well-trained lifeguards. Individuals must obtain a first responder certification before the season, and Safe Neighborhood Committee The goal of the Safe Neighborhood Committee is to bond the community together and make it a safe place to live. Victor Raynor, Coordinator Chief David Thompson Henry Bates Jack Brooks Tom Burns Rose Cobb Ann Corp Kevin Dunn Rita FairBaim Rev. Gillyard Gary & Joan Hale Oprah Jackson Fred Kerber Julie Page Bill Pierce Malcolm Radel Lee St. John Joe Reynolds Wes & Mec Shuler Pam Smith John & June Stimler Pam Timberlake Clay Tousey P.J. Wetherhold Georgia Horn, Secretary Beautification Comit Beautification goals are to preserve and enhance the beauty of Atlantic Beach. Jody Ford, Chairman Chris Blanchard Barbara Bonner Betty Carey Phil Corp Betty Eilers Joanna Fletcher Cass McKenna Mr. & Mrs. W. Morgan John Otto Sam Rukab Mark Walton Dezmond Waters Susan Grube Lucille Gillyard Charles Hatchell Jeffrey & Julia Hite Mike Saylor Robert Wilkins Carolyn Woods Luann Wilson Georgia Horn, Secretary Carl Walker, Coordinator City of Atlantic Beach Courier 716 Ocean Boulevard P.O. Box 25 Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 Telephone (904) 249-2395 Solid tCommittee This committee studies the on-going solid waste and recycling problems. Elanor Ashby Mark McGowan Heidi Becky Gene Peek Rose Blanchard Jerry Strayve Kim Brumsey Susan Wheatley Don Ford Don Wolfson Jeannie Gabrynowicz Mike Levine Allison Johnson Jackie Schondelmaier Andy May Georgia Horn, Secretary William McGee 111 11,0110, •I I •- Police & Fire Emergencies............ 911 Police & Fire Non -Emergencies.. 249-5606 City Hall ......................................... 249-2395 Garbage & Trash ........................... 246-2766 Parks &Recreation Department.. 241-7431 J.E.A. (street lights) ....................... 396-5310 Tax Collectors Office .................... 630-2000 Property Appraisers Office ......... 630-2025 For up to the date information about city events, tune into Beaches cable channel 19. Bulk Rate U.S. Postage Paid Jacksonville, F1 Permit No. 1645 lifesaving skills will be verified and tested. For applications and further infor- mation, inquire at the Atlantic Beach Police Department. The City animal control officer, Bee Jay Lester, has received numerous complaints from various neighborhoods about cats be- coming a nuisance. Please ensure your pet's safety through veterinary care and conformity to the City's Ordinances. The Fire Department recently received a long awaited and much needed fire truck. The new truck, a class "A" pumper, has a much greater fire fighting capability than our Y9t'��laYl n1»n� �" n tr nlr geared fire fighters, has on board foam capabilities and is capable of pumping 1500 gallons of water per minute. The cab is big enough to allow the fire fighters to suit up while enroute to a fire which will save valu- able time at the scene. Anyone interested in viewing the new pumper may contact Chief Walter Rew at 249-5606. Parks and Recreation Department The big news for the month is the Christmas Tree lighting celebration on December 7,1989 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Jack Russell Park. All residents and their families are cordially invited to attend. Bring the children to visit with Santa. Enjoy the music of the local school choruses, Mayport Jr. High Band, a barbershop quartet, and the special chorus of Friendship Baptist Church and the Community Presbyterian Church. Refreshments will be served by some very special "neighbors." Are you parents trying to figure out what to do with the kids when they are out of school for Christmas break and you have to work? The YMCA will conduct a Christmas Camp from December 18Z22 and December 26-29 at Jack Russell Park. Now that the modular building is in place and in order, the children will have a place to go if the weather gets out of hand. The fees are $40.00 for one week and $75.00 for two weeks. For more information, contact Rose Blanchard at 241-7431 or the YMCA at 744-2233. 40 Beginning December 4,1989, the rec- reation department will afford the children of Atlantic Beach a chance to write a letter to Santa! There will be a place in the modular building in Jack Russell Park to deposit your letter. Santa told Mrs. Rose that he will come by over the weekends to pick up the letters. if the boys and girls are working hard at being good, he will leave thein a treat. Mom and Dad can bring the boy/girl to the modular the week after the letter is delivered - if there is no letter, that means Santa left a treat! 40 Mrs. Rose would like to inform the parents that the P. & R. Department has an unofficial "Toddler Club" (those toddlers who frequently visit the park). This club will provide a jr. basketball goal (portable) that the parents may borrow for the children to play with while they are here. We also have some other toys that you may use while in the park. Just come by the modular and we will sign these items out to you. All we ask is the return of the borrowed items for others to use. Parents, please check the bulletin board in front of the modular for information and schedules. We feature some very special events for the adults as well as the children on this notice board. Mrs.Rose and her department wish all of the children and their families a super Christmas and a Blessed New Year.