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03/1990 Atlantic Beach CourierWilliam L Gulliford, Mayor Commissioners: Robert B. Cook, Sr., Glenn A. Edwards, Adelaide R. Tucker, John W. Weldon, Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney, Kim D. Leinbach, City Manager, Maureen King, City Clerk VOLUME 1, NO. 3 EDITOR: KAREN S. MOORE MARCH 1990 City Of Atlantic Beach The Census is coming Stand to CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD George Bull, Jr. Allen R. Salfer Mary Lyle Perry 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 MacDonel 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 P. Brooks HOSPITAL BOARD Dorothy Kerber, Atlantic Beach Representative TREE CONSERVATION BOARD Peggy Cornelius Dezmond Waters Carolyn Woods Sandy Sheppard Jim Pelkey One of the most important documents you will be asked to complete this year will be the census questionnaire which will be mailed to your home toward the end of March. Every ten years the United States conducts a complete count of all its citizens. This is important to us because allocation of federal monies to benefit our city are based on population, percentage of minorities, income levels, etc. Population counts also determine seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and state legislative district boundaries. All Census employees are sworn regarding confi- dentiality and information given to them is strictly confidential and will not be given to other agencies such as IRS, Immigration or law enforcement agencies. It will be used only for establishing statistics. You will be asked for your name to make sure no one is missed, and no one is counted more than once, but you will not be asked for your Social Security number. It is the goal of Atlantic Beach to have a 100% count, including the homeless, transients, etc., because the count directly translates into dollars. However, we can't accomplish this without your help. Personal visits will be made to shelters and missions to make sure those people are counted. Approximately March 25th you will receive a census questionnaire and we ask that you complete the form and return it as quickly as possible. There is a toll free number on the questionnaire which you may call if you need assistance. Follow-up visits are estimated to cost the tax payers approximately $75.00, therefore we are asking that you check to make sure you have answered all the questions so that no follow- up will be necessary. The census is an extremely expensive project and since it is paid for with tax dollars we would like to be as frugal as possible. The Census is important to all of us, so we are counting on you to do your part. CENSUS '90 CENSUS '90 CENSUS '90 CENSUS '90 O ® O CYCL i ll IT'S EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS City-wide recycling has been operating just over six months in Atlantic Beach, and our success rate is GIE IT B,� CK higher than the average V .a participating community in Florida. We still need to do more to reduce the flow to the landfill. We hope you are doing your part by recycling cans, bottles, and newspapers. In the months to come, we will expand recycling to include yard trash, paper products, oils, and other recycleable materials. If you have any ques- tions or suggestions about recycling, please call our hotline at 241-0341. Vo asre �x�arl t It's a topic all too familiar to us - crime. Within the past three months, the City of Atlantic Beach has experienced an increase in residential burglaries, according to Chief David Thompson of the Police Department. Fortunately, the situation can be remedied. Chief Thompson is encouraging citizens of Atlantic Beach to organize Neigh- borhood Watch Programs. The purpose of the program is to educate the residents so they can develop an awareness about their surroundings and offer some insight into what they can do to deter crime. It requires only two meetings at one hour in duration ... not too much time to secure the safety of you and your family. He is making himself available and will meet at a time convenient to all who wish to participate. Call him at 249-5606 and "help take a bite out of crime." Chief Rew reports during the month of March the Fire Department will be flush- ing, flow testing and repairing the fire hy- drants around the city. Flushing sometimes results in dirt particles in your water but, according to Chief Rew, this should only last a short time. Flow testing is done a. couple times a year and is very important in analyz- ing the performance of the hydrants. The city apologizes for any inconvenience the testing may cause. Fire Department personnel have also been installing blue reflecting markers on streets throughout the city. The reflectors indicate locations of fire hydrants which is very important not only for our firemen but for units from neighboring cities in the event they are called to assist our men. Chief Rew also would like to inform everyone to make it a habit to check your smoke alarms monthly. It takes only a second or two and it could save your life or the lives of your family members. He suggests putting smoke alarms in hallways close to bedrooms. Also, make sure you have a working fire extinguisher around your house and in your car. The population count is used to determine the number of seats Florida will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. The numbers are also used to allocate seats in the Florida Legislature. The Atlantic Beach Athletic Association (formerly AB Little Major League) has begun its 1990 season - WITH BRAND NEW LIGHTS. Thanks to all the kids (and their parents) who played last season under less than comfortable schedules because of the lack of lights. We hope the kids will enjoy the new lighting for many years to come and can see those high pop ups even better! Have a SUPER SEASON boys and girls. EMEEMMUM ® The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Friday April 13th. Events include a Bonnet Contest and of course the Egg Hunt. Last day for registering your child is March 30 at 3:00 p.m. Rumor has it there might be a couple of furry friends to entertain the kids. For more information, contact Rose Blanchard at 241-7431. ® We are so very proud of the new 10 passenger van donated to the park by Conti- nental Cablevision. The van will enable chil- dren from Jordan and Donner Park areas to enjoy events at Russell Park this summer. This has been a dream of Rose's for quite a long time. Thanks to Continental Cable, what a wonderful community friend you are!! ® Those of you who witnessed our Christmas Tree Lighting remember our good neighbor, Publix, who served over 1,000 cups of hot chocolate and cookies. The event was a big success and we thank Publix for their generous donations. ® Due to the construction of the new City Hall, the annual Spring Festival and Bicentennial Celebration will not be held this year. Look for it to return in the Spring of 1991. • •0 • 0 FArs)N VP4 b , - The Building/ Planning & Zoning De- partment issued permits totaling nearly four and one half million dollars for the quarter ending December 31,1989. New residential construction totaled $1,631,814.77;new com- mercial projects totaled $2,300,549.75; with $288,345.45 permitted in remodeling and additions. The Department reminds you that per- mits are required for all types of construction, including most repairs and maintenance work. In addition, permits are required for activities such as installation of water wells, removal of trees, fences, signs and swimming pools. Other activities may require permit- ting. If you are not sure whether a permit is required for work you have planned, please call the Building/ Planning & Zoning Depart- ment at 249-2395 prior to commencement. Please note: When making application for a permit to construct a fence it will be nec- essary to have the legal description and a plot plan of the property to be fenced. Fences are limited to four feet in front yards and six feet in rear yards. All pools must be surrounded by a. fence at least four feet in height. Section Report The section "H" improvement pro- gram has been under construction since the first part of December. As of this writing, all right of ways have been cleared, except for a portion of Jasmine Street from West 6th to the West Plaza draining facility. Work has started on the laying of sewer and water mains in an area from West 6th North to West 11th between Mayport Road and Stock Street. We should be in position in about 6 to 8 weeks to start making con- nections to the water and sewer lines in this area. Paving of streets is expected to start about the first week in May. The Mayor and City Commission appreciate all the patience the residents in the area have shown in this major development program. What you tell the census helps give a true picture of what's needed, like jobs, housing, new businesses, schools and family aid. On January 8,1990, the City Com- mission passed an Ordinance creating a Tree Conservation Board. This Board will consist of five citizens of the City. Each member was appointed and approved by the City Commission on January 22. The Board has the authority to issue permits, grant exceptions, regulate the protection, and maintenance and removal of trees on all publicly and privately owned property as defined by the Ordinance. They will also supervise or inspect all work completed after issuing the permit. The Board will hold bi-monthly meetings at City Hall and the public is welcome to attend. If you would like more information, contact the City Clerk's Office at 249-2395. No one else will know your Census answers. It's a fact - and it's the law. No one can see your answers for the next 72 years - Not the FBI, not Immigration, not the IRS, not Welfare, not anyone! Give It Back - Recycle! ti 1I a M As most of you know, in Atlantic Beach we are privileged to have six day a week garbage pick up. We also have five days a week trash pick up. You might be asking yourself what the difference is be- tween garbage and trash. Garbage is what you produce everyday. Trash, on the other hand, is what you might produce when spring cleaning!!! Trash means large items such as old sofas, chairs, washing machines, tables, etc. However, you must contact Public Works at 246-2766 the day before you want your trash picked up. In the 1990 Census, EVERYBODY counts!! We are still seeking citizens to serve on the Solid Waste and Beautification Committees. If you are interested, please call Georgia Horn at 249-2395. Your Census answers can help your community make important decisions about needed services. Answer the Census. It's good for all of us. Up Coming Commission Meetings March 12 & 26 April 9 & 23 May 14 & 28 City of Atlantic Beach Courier 716 Ocean Boulevard P.O. Box 25 Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 Telephone (904) 249-2395 Solid sCommittee This committee studies the on-going solid waste and recycling problems. Elanor Ashby Heidi Becky Rose Blanchard Kim Brumsey Harry McNally Jeannie Gabrynowicz Allison Johnson Andy May William McGee Mark McGowan Gene Peek Jerry Strayve Susan Wheatley Don Wolfson Mike Levine Jackie Schondelmaier Georgia Horn, Secretary Important 'Telephone Numbers Police & Fire Emergencies............ 911 Police & Fire Non -Emergencies .. 249-5606 City Hall ......................................... 249-2395 Animal Control ............................. 249-5606 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 Best for a Happy Easter! Bulk Rate U.S. Postage Paid Jacksonville, Fl Permit No. 1645