Minutes / 03-13-001
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC
BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800
SEMINOLE ROAD AT 7:15 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2000
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 was offered by Mayor Meserve, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held
February 24, 2000
There being no corrections or amendments, the minutes were unanimously
approved as prepared.
2. ~ Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors:
A. Presentation of Proclamation to First Coast Parliamentarians
(Mayor)
Mayor Meserve read the Proclamation in its entirety declaring the month of
April Parliamentary Emphasis Month in Atlantic Beach, and presented the
framed document to the representatives from the First Coast
Parliamentarians.
Sherry Strange accepted the proclamation on behalf of the organization, and
presented a brief history of the use of parliamentary procedure.
J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive distributed copies of a letter he had
written to former Mayor Lyman Fletcher requesting that the walkways in
Howell Park be paved. The letter is attached and made part of this official
record as Attachment A.
Stephen Kuti of 1132 Linkside Drive read from a letter dated March 13,
2000 concerning stormwater pump stations used by the City of Jacksonville
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Beach and recommended that the City of Atlantic Beach consider using
similar pump stations. The letter is attached and made part of this official
record as Attachment B.
Alan Potter of 374 Second Street commented on the city's recent audit
and stated he opposed the transfer of enterprise fund monies to the
general fund and suggested that this practice be eliminated.
3. Unfinished. Business from Previous Meeting
A. Follow up Report from Previous Meeting
Teen Council Trip
City Manager Hanson reported that the. Teen Council trip previously
approved had been cancelled due to the problem of obtaining insurance for
the trip. City Manager Hanson further stated that he had met with Jamie
Fletcher, the adult advisor to the Teen Council, and they were drafting a new
resolution to restructure the Teen Council, which will,be presented at the
next Commission Meeting.
Dudley Street Tree Plantings
City Manager Hanson indicated that no reference was found in the minutes
of previous Commission Meetings regarding a previous commitment to plant
palm trees on Dudley Street. He reported that Public Works Director
Kosoy and he had looked at the area and determined that trees could be
planted on one side of the street.
Seminole Road Tree Plantings
Commissioner Beaver reported that he had surveyed Seminole Road along
with Public Works Director Kosoy and arborist, Early Piety, and determined
that trees, including hardwoods, could be planted in the area of the drainage
ditch. Commissioner Beaver stated that he would provide a landscaping
plan for Seminole Road at the next meeting.
Palm Tree Relocation from Bull Park
Commissioner Beaver reported that fifteen palm trees needed to be relocated
from Bull Park and suggested planting some of them on Seminole Road in
groups of three. He also indicated that he would like to plant two of the
trees in Rose Park..
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A brief discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Commission to
plant the palm trees as recommended by Commissioner Beaver.
4. Consent Agenda:
A. 'Acknowledge Receipt of Monthly Reports from Building, Code
Enforcement, Occupational License, Public Works and
Recreation Departments
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Item A as presented.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
5. Committee Reports:
There were no Committee Reports.
6. Action on Resolutions:
A. Resolution No. 00-03 '
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE (City Manager)
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 00-03.
-- City Manager Hanson reported that Commissioner Waters had noted an
error in the amount of the quarterly payments which should be $9,750
quarterly, not $9,500 as indicated in the agreement.
A brief discussion ensued concerning the cost to perform the work and the
reimbursed amount. City Manager Hanson reported that the two amounts
were about equal.
Substitute Motion: Approve Resolution No. 00-03 subject
amending paragraph 3 on page 7 of the agreement to reflect a
quarterly payment of $9,750.00.
There was no more discussion and the substitute motion carried
unanimously.
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B. Resolution No. 00-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH IN
SUPPORT OF THE U.S. NAVY PRESENTING THEIR
ANNUAL AIR SHOW AT NAVAL STATION MAYPORT IN
::THE FALL OF 2001, AND THEREAFTER ROTATING
SHOWS BETWEEN NAVAL AIR STATION
JACKSONVILLE AND NAVAL STATION MAYPORT (City
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Motion: Approve Resolution No. 00-04.
Commissioner Waters expressed concern for safety issues and inquired if
the event would take place over the ocean or land.
Mayor Meserve indicated that the air show would take place over the ocean.
There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
C. Resolution No. 00-05
A RESOLUTION FOR ASSISTANCE' UNDER THE
FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF DUTTON ISLAND PARK PROJECT
(City Manager)
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 00-OS.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
-- D. - Resolution No. 00-06
A RESOLUTION FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE
FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION OF A FISHING PIER (City Manager)
Motion: Approve Resolution No. 00-06.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
7. Action on Ordinances:
A. Ordinance No. 95-00-73 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, ADDING SECTION 23-17(e)(3); TREE
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REPLACEMENT FUND; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE (Comm. Mitchelson)
Motion: Approve Ordinance 95-00-73 on first reading.
- Commissioner Mitchelson explained the ordinance would provide that up to
$2,000 per year of tree fund money could be used for planting trees on
private property. Commissioner Mitchelson felt this would provide a good
balance between funding public and private plantings.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
B. Ordinance No. 70-00-14 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20, TAXATION, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, BY ADDING ARTICLE V. ADDITIONAL
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE
(65) AND OLDER, AND PROVIDING AN EI~'FECTIVE DATE
(City Commission)
Motion: Approve Ordinance 70-00-14 on first reading.
City Manager Hanson explained that generally, social security benefits were
not considered as income, however, there were exceptions.
Commissioner Waters felt the city should know the impact the ordinance
would have before passing the ordinance.
Finance Director Van Liere advised that the reduction would go into effect
for next year's taxes and that he would not know the exact amount of the
additional exemptions until June.
A brief discussion ensued, and it was the consensus of the Commission to
postpone the public hearing and final reading of the ordinance until the
financial impact to the city was known.
There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
C. Ordinance No. 65-00-27 Introduction and First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, CLOSING, VACATING, AND ABANDONING
CERTAIN PORTIONS OF GLADIOLA STREET SOUTH OF
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WEST PLAZA, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(City Manager)
Motion: Approve Ordinance 65-00-27 on first reading.
Commissioner Waters opposed the request and cited other cases where such
closures had negatively impacted the city. He believed the city should not
give up public access to the marsh.
Jeff Martin, the owner of Blocks 172 and 173 in Section H who made the
request, indicated the street right-of--way provided no access to the
Intracoastal Waterway and he was not interested in developing the property
to sell. He further indicated that he wished to build a 5,000 square foot
single family home on the property and would be willing to sign deed
restrictions indicating the same.
Commissioner Beaver favored the request if it was stipulated that only one
single family home could be built on the property.
Mayor Meserve favored the request stating that the city would gain in taxes
paid on the developed property.
Commissioner Mitchelson concurred with Commissioner Waters and felt the
city should not give the property away but sell it for fair market value.
City Manager Hanson explained the procedure for closing street right-of-
way and indicated that staff had determined there was no valid public use
for the property.
Amendment to the Motion: Include additional language stating
that approval would be subject to receipt of an appraisal of the
property.
After discussion, the amendment to the motion and second were withdrawn
by Commissioners Mitchelson and Waters respectively.
Further discussion ensued and City Attorney Jensen explained that deed
restrictions could not be placed in the ordinance, but could be placed in the
deed. Fair market value and perpetual deed restrictions were explained.
Substitute Motion: Approve Ordinance 65-00-27 on first
reading subject to perpetual deed restrictions to a single family
home as agreed to by the property owner.
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There was no further discussion and the substitute motion carried by a
three to two vote with Commissioners Beaver and Borno and Mayor
Meserve voting aye and Commissioners Waters and Mitchelson voting nay:
8. - : Miscellaneous Business:
A. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Certificate of Acceptance for
Grant for Atlantic Beach Pursuit Termination Project (City
Manager)
Motion: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of
Acceptance for grant for Atlantic Beach Pursuit Termination
Project.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
9. City Manager Reports:
Dune Crossovers
City Manager Hanson indicated that the city had received notice from the
Department. of Environmental Protection (DEP) that they will fund the
construction of two handicapped accessible dune crossovers in conjunction
with the beach renourishment project scheduled for next year, in the
amount of a $30,000 matching grant.
City Manager Hanson provided background information concerning the
funding and reported that staff had indicated a need for crossovers at 12`h
and 19`h Streets because of the number of people using those accesses and
the available parking. City Manager Hanson indicated that no funds had
been budgeted for this project and asked the wishes of the Commission.
Discussion ensued, and it was the consensus of the Commission to pursue
the matching grant funding for the two dune crossovers.
Census 2000
Community Development pirector Worley, as a member of Duval County's
Complete Count Committee, reported on the city's efforts to get
information out to the public concerning the importance of the census.
10. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners and City
Attorney
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Commissioner Beaver
• Reported that he had met with Carolyn Woods, the landscape
architect for the Mayport flyover project, and would continue to
work with her concerning this project.
Commissioner Borno
• Inquired concerning the location of the FDOT retention ponds
mentioned in the City Manager's Report. A brief discussion ensued
concerning their location and it was .requested that Public Works
Director Kosoy find out the location of Pond #1.
• Requested that he be named Commission liaison to the Cultural Arts
Board and the First Night Committee. Mayor Meserve appointed
Commissioner Borno Commission liaisons as requested..
• Inquired if anyone would be attending the upcoming FDOT
Workshop. City Manager Hanson indicated, that staff usually
attended those meetings.
Commissioner Waters hoped that Public Works Director Kosoy and
Assistant Public Works Director Kaluzniak would attend to discuss
hurricane traffic evacuation routes.
• Complimented Assistant Public Works Director Kaluzniak on the
SRC meeting minutes.
Commissioner Mitchelson
• Stated he would be out of town May 5`h through the 13th.
• Reported that he had attended the recent meeting of the Teen
Council in support of their program.
• Reported he had been contacted by a survey company from Indiana
inquiring regarding the quality of the water and sewer service in this
area.
• Stated he would like to know the value of the section of Gladiola
Street being closed before the public hearing and requested an
appraisal of the property.
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Commissioner Waters concurred and it was the consensus of the
Commission to have the property appraised. City Manager Hanson
_ stated he would follow-up on the request.
Mayor Meserve
• Reported that during the recent meeting of the Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO) hurricane evacuation was discussed
and they hoped to move up the construction of the Beach Boulevard
bridge.
• Reported that he had met with representatives from the JTA, the
FDOT and Superior Construction Company. He reported that
Superior Construction Company would be constructing the east end
of the Wonderwood Expressway prof ect, the Mayport Road flyover,
and the bridge, and there would be one contact person for all of the
projects. Mayor Meserve requested that staff closely monitor all of
these projects.
There being no fiirther discussion or business to 'come before the
.Commission, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
John Meserve
Mayor /Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
- Maureen King
Certified Municipal Clerk
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