Minutes - 02-26-01MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC
BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE
ROAD AT 7:15 P.M. ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2001
PRESENT: John Meserve, Mayor
Richard Beaver, Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Borno
Theo Mitchelson
Dezmond Waters, Commissioners
AND: James Hanson, City Manager
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney
Maureen King, City Clerk
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Meserve at 7:15 p.m. The
Invocation, given by Mayor Meserve was followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held
February 12, 2001
Commissioner Borno requested that a scrivener's correction be made to
page four, Item G, under the motion tabulation to indicate that the motion
was made by Commissioner Mitchelson.
The minutes were unanimously approved as amended.
2. Courtesy of the floor to visitors:
A. Purvis and Gray to Present Audit Report
Ron Whitesides, Manager of the Atlantic Beach audit, introduced himself
and John Hanley, a partner with the firm who assisted with the audit.
Mr. Whitesides presented the audit report to the Commission and
indicated the report complied with all federal, state and local accounting
requirements, and that no weaknesses were found in the internal controls.
Mr. VJhitesides then presented a brief overview of the report and
indicated the city was in a good financial condition with adequate
reserves. Mr. Whitesides reported that the sewer and stormwater funds
were operating at a slight loss (page 39 of the audit report) and should at
a minimum, operate on a break even level.
A question and answer session followed and Commissioner Bomo
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pointed out that the rate adjustment approved earlier by the Commission
should address the loss.. Mr. Whitesides concurred that it was prudent of
the Commission to increase the rates.
Ron Schiebler of 1040 Tulip Street and Dan Meyer of 1200 Tulip
Street requested Commission consideration be given to amend the
ordinance relative to pazking of recreational vehicles to exclude the 25'
length limit.
Mayor Meserve indicated that the request was a zoning matter and would
fall under the proposed changes to the zoning ordinance presently being
addressed by the Commission. Mayor Meserve stated that public
hearings would be held on the zoning ordinance changes and this matter
could be addressed at that time.
Shari Nicholson and Julie Geissmann of 222 Oleander Street in
Neptune Beach explained the Beaches Pazk Project to construct a
regional playground in south Jacksonville Beach. Ms. Nicholson
indicated the playground was designed by children, was handicapped
accessible, and was an all volunteer project. Ms. Nicholson stated that
she was requesting $3,300 from each of the beaches cities in support of
the project.
Stephen Kuti of 1132 Linkside Drive expressed concern that the
modeling for the core city project may have been based on an erroneous
figure.
Bob Winters of 540 Sailfish Drive requested that the recent enforcement
of the recreational vehicle parking ordinance be relaxed until such time as
the new ordinance is passed. He felt it put an undue burden on some
residents.
Greg Billini of 572 Seaspray Avenue concurred with Mr. Winters and
stated that safety should be the primary reason to keep recreation vehicles
from being parked in yazds.
J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive spoke on the following: (1) opposed
the purchase of the Pic `N Save building, (2) felt the YMCA provided
quality construction when building new facilities, (3) felt children should
not ride in the back of pick- up trucks and suggested that the proposed
seatbelt Resolution cover this, (4) suggested that citizens pay an extra
dollar on their utility bills to help those in need, and (5) suggested that all
properties scheduled for demolition be tented prior to the actual
demolition to eradicate vermin.
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3. Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting
Item 3B was taken out of sequence and acted on at this time.
B. Report on the Feasibility of Acquiring the Property at 725
Atlantic Boulevard (Pic `N Save)(City Manager)
City Manager Hanson reported on the feasibility of purchasing the
building located at 725 Atlantic Boulevazd. His report is attached and
made part of this official document as Attachment A.
It was reported that it was common for the YMCA in this azea to conduct
feasibility or marketing studies before deciding to establish new facilities.
City Manager Hanson indicated that a feasibility study would put together
a professional survey to determine what the citizens in the azea .would be
willing to pay for and from the demographics gained, an entire budget
could be put together.
City Manager Hanson further reported that the City of Atlantic Beach
could not afford to pay for a new community center by itself, but a
combination offending sources could make it a reality. He
recommended that a feasibility study be conducted and briefly outlined
the advantages to jointly fund such a study with the YMCA and other
beaches cities. The estimated cost for the study was reported to be
between $20 - 25,000.
Mayor Meserve reported that this matter had been discussed at a recent
meeting on the Join Together Jacksonville program, and reported that the
organization was very receptive to this idea and would participate in
funding the feasibility study.
Mayor Meserve pointed out that other properties were available and
noted that the 20,400 squaze foot theater next to the Pic `N Save property
was also for sale.
Discussion ensued and Commissioner Beaver stated he would like to see
the three beach cities and the west beaches azea participate in this project.
Motion: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the
YMCA, the City of Neptune Beach, Council Member Jerry
Holland from the City of Jacksonville, and such other
corporations and private persons as have come forward, to
secure the funding for the YMCA feasibility study and report
back to the Commission as soon as possible.
Mayot Meserve indicated he would work with Join Together Jacksonville
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to obtain funding for the study.
There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
A. Follow-up report from the regular meeting of February 12,
2001 (City Manager)
City Manager Hanson summarized his written report. A revised map
reflecting the revised boundary of Tideview Preserve was presented to the
Commission. The report is attached and made part of this official record
as Attachment B.
Motion: Approve the amended boundary map of Tideview
Preserve. (The amended boundary map is found in Attachment
B).
The motion carved unanimously.
3. Consent Agenda
A. Acknowtedge receipt of monthly reports from Build-ng, Code
Enforcement, Public Safety/and Utility Sales Departments
(City Manager)
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Item A as recommended.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
5. Committee Reports:
There were no Committee Reports.
6. Action on Resolutious:
There was no action on Committee Reports.
1. Action on Ordinances:
A. Ordinance No. 80-O1-63 -Public Hearing and Final Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22, UTILITIES,
ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, ADDING SECTION 22-4.
AUTHORITY TO ADJUST CHARGES IN APPROPRIATE
CASES; ADDING SECTION 22-5. ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFFS, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only.
Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 80-01-63 on final reading.
Mayor Meserve opened the floor for a public hearing and invited
comments from the audience. No one spoke for or against the ordinance,
and the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
A. Ordinance No. 90-O1-170 -Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ZONING AND
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, ARTICLE III, ZONING
REGULATIONS, DIVISION 7, SUPPLEMENTARY
REGULATIONS, SECTION 24-167, SITE PLAN REVIEW,
TO PROVIDE FOR STORMWATER DRAINAGE
REQUIREMENTS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Mayor Meserve read the ordinance by title only.
Motion: Approve Ordinance No. 90-01-170 on first reading.
Mayor Meserve reported that the public hearing would be held on March
12, 2001.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
8. Miscellaneous Business:
A. Set a Public Hearing for Discussion of Proposed Zoning
Ordinance
Mayor Meserve reported that the first public heazing on the proposed
zoning ordinance would be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2001
at a location to be determined.
It was also reported that the revised zoning ordinance would be available
on the city's websife after Friday and in the office of the City Clerk.
B. Approve recommendations relative to revised Dutton Island
improvements and authorize staff to submit revisions to
Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND); after obtaining
FIND approval, authorize staff to invite bids for construction
of improvements, as revised
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Motion: Approve recommendations relative to revised
Dutton Island Improvements and authorize staff to submit
revisions to Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND); after
obtaining FIND approval, authorize staff to invite bids for
construction of improvements, as revised.
City Manager Hanson reported that he had reviewed the proposed
changes and the estimated cost for the project was now $221,300. He
reported that Recreation Director Johnson and Chief Thompson had
worked to cut the expenses and volunteer labor would be used for some
items.
Chief Thompson briefly outlined the modifications to bring the project in
line with the budgeted amount of $250,000. It was pointed out that.
Landers-Atkins had assisted with reduction of the costs and their on-
going participation would be at no additional cost to the city. The Staff
Report outlining the changes is attached and made part of this official
record as Attachment C.
Commissioner Beaver stated he was disappointed in the performance of
Landers-Atkins and embarrassed by the position into which they had put
the city. He felt the citizens expected the pazk to be built as planned.
Commissioner Borno agreed with Commissioner Beaver and inquired
concerning the reduction in the amount of boardwalk. Chief Thompson
indicated that only 200' of boazdwalk was required.
There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
C. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the
contract with BFI of Florida, Inc., for solid waste collection
Motion: Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute
the contract with BFI of Florida, Inc., for solid waste
collection.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
9. City Manager Reports:
A. Police Department Annual Report
Public Safety Director Thompson presented the department's annual
report to the Commission. The report, which reviewed crime trends
within the city and included statistical graphs, is attached and made part
of this official record as Attachment D.
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A brief question and answer session followed the report.
B. Status Report on Core City Project
Public Works Director Kosoy presented a status report on the Core City
Project.
Sherry Drive
Public Works Director Kosoy indicated that the final design submittal for
the Sherry Drive improvements had been received on February 22nd. He
indicated that construction was scheduled to begin Apri12"d and should
be completed October 26`". He reported the highlights of the Sherry
Drive plans as follows: (1) Roadway profile raised 6" over the previous
design, (2) the trunk line from Ahern to 5`" Street will increase from 24"
to 30" to 29" x 30" concrete pipe, (3) the trunk line from 8`" Street to 6`"
Street will be a 24" concrete pipe, (4) the outfalls to Howell Park will
remain in existing Locations at 5`" and 7`" Streets using popoff drains, and
Miami curb and gutter will be used on most of the east side of Sherry
Drive and in front of the homes on the west side of the street.
Core City Sanitary Sewer Improvements
The project update included the following: (1) A completion date of June
14`", (2) cured in-place piping completed for ls` through 10`" Streets, (3)
services and cleanouts completed on 15t through 9`" Streets, and (4)
manholes coated with Spectrashield on 1 s` through 5`" Streets.
Core City Project
It was reported that the 30% plans from Aikenhead and Odom were due
Mazch 28`" and the final plans were due August 151.
A question and answer session followed the status report. Public Works
Director Kosoy responded to questions and explained that the Miami curb
was eliminated in front of the school and church due to pazking at those
locations. In response to Mr. Kuti's concern, he reported that the error
had been corrected and the modeling was not based on the erroneous
figure.
City Manager Hanson reported on the following items:
Reported that the water had been tested at the old incinerator site
and met the required standazds for water quality. He stated that
Ellis and Associates would perform the soil borings required by
the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at a cost of
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$3,400.
Reported that the purchase of the Plaza Street property had
closed.
Reported that the landscaping on the west side of Sailfish Drive at
the intersection of Sailfish Drive and Atlantic Boulevard going
north, was scheduled to begin.
Complimented the City Clerk and her staff for their work to get
the agenda packets to the Commissioners a day eazlier than
previously scheduled.
10. Reports andlor requests from City Commissioners and City
Attorney
Commissioner Borno
Commended the Finance Department Staff for the good audit
report.
Mayor Meserve
Commented on the funding request for the Jacksonville Beach
park and stated that all pazks, no matter where they are built, aze
for everyone. He felt the City of Jacksonville Beach would
provide the entire $10,000 for the pazk.
Commissioner Mitchelson reported that the pazk would be
patterned after the one in St. Augustine and would be
handicapped accessible. He suggested that funding consideration
be given if it is needed.
City Manager Hanson will work with City Manager Forbes of
Jacksonville Beach regazding this matter.
Suggested the Commission consider hiring a new firm to
perform the city's audit when the current contract expires, since
the current firm has performed the audit for ten yeazs.
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There being no further discussion or business to come before the
Commission, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
John Meserve
Mayor/Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
MaureesKing
Certified Municipal Clerk
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