June 2020.pdfJUNE 2020
Jun 8 Commission meeting 6:30 pm
Jun 9 Cultural Arts and Recreation Committee 6 pm
Jun 10 Environmental Stewardship Committee 6 pm
Jun 15 Commission workshop (tentative) 6 pm
Jun 16 Community Development Board 6 pm
Jun 17 ESC Outreach Subcommittee 6:30 pm
Jun 22 Commission meeting 6:30 pm
Jun 23 Board Member Review Committee 6:30 pm
JULY 2020
Jul 2 Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing 2 pm
Jul 3 City offices closed
Jul 8 Environmental Stewardship Committee 6 pm
Jul 13 Commission meeting 6:30 pm
Jul 15 ESC Outreach Subcommittee 6:30 pm
Jul 20 Commission workshop (tentative) 6 pm
Jul 21 Community Development Board 6 pm
Jul 27 Commission meeting 6:30 pm
Meetings are held in the Commission Chamber unless
otherwise indicated.
Clean out eaves and gutters. Be sure your
downspouts drain properly, without leaving puddles
in the drainage area.
Change water in the bottom of plant containers,
including hanging plants, at least twice per
week.
Remove vegetation or obstructions in drainage
ditches that prevent the flow of water.
Plants with large leaves that collect water should be
cleared out every few days.
Replace water in birdbaths at least twice per week.
Check tarps on boats or other equipment that may
collect water in pockets or indentations.
Replace water in pet feeding dishes at least once per
week.
Check closely for any containers, such as unused
planters, that may hold water and empty them
frequently.
The City of Jacksonville Mosquito Control Division
performs spraying as needed and educates the public
about its role in reducing the mosquito population
throughout the county.
May through October is considered the “heart” of
mosquito season. Mosquitoes need water to breed and
water standing just a few days can produce a crop of
mosquitoes. If the amount of rainfall received does not
allow for water to stand for several days, the mosquito
population is essentially kept in check.
The following tips can minimize mosquito breeding
sites on your property:
Because the insecticide Naled is used in the City of
Jacksonville’s aerial treatments, the City of Atlantic
Beach has requested that city officials be notified in
advance of any aerial spraying in Atlantic Beach. The
City of Atlantic Beach will, in turn, announce the aerial
treatment plans on the City website (www.coab.us) and
on the City’s social media platforms.
The EPA says that if you think you have had a reaction
to the spraying of Naled, talk to your doctor or call the
regional Poison Control Center at (800) 222-1222.
More information about mosquito control is available at
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DID YOU KNOW, AB?
BUGGING YOU ABOUT
MOSQUITOS!
The City of Atlantic Beach has a Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System permit under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, which governs
stormwater discharge into the City’s drainage system.
The stormwater ends up in the Intracoastal Waterway.
One aspect of the City’s permit is a requirement to
control unauthorized discharges into the environment
through illicit discharge prevention. An illicit discharge
is any non-stormwater input to the drainage system,
whether by an unauthorized connection (such as a
swimming pool discharge) or the dumping of any
substance (even if mostly water) directly into a
drainage catch basin or ditch.
Suspected illicit discharges or potential illicit
connections should be reported to Public Works at 247-
5834.
We’re halfway through a regrettable year that saw JEA
in scandal, the Landing razed, school closed, public
events canceled, and non-essential workers isolated.
Regardless of where you stand on the science of it, the
COVID-19 contagion added a new dimension to local
government: public health. Mixed with other city
business – beaches, Town Center, schooling, small
businesses, 18th Street, restaurants, recreation and
employee safety – this certainly kept the City Manager,
Mayor and Commissioners busy.
It forced us to re-examine how work can be
accomplished. Working from home annoyed cats and
delighted dogs. We regret not buying stock in Zoom.
Parents have a newfound appreciation for the role of
teachers. Our neighbors suffered the desperation of
losing a job and the generosity of others delivering
food to them. Business owners were forced to pivot and
search for alternative delivery of their product. Loved
ones died alone in crowded ERs. We learned new
vocabulary: distance learning, essential workers, social
distancing. We have new heroes, everyone from EMTs,
to hospital staff, to mortuary services.
COAB staff is to be commended for the creative thinking
that brought the Dig Local farmer’s market to Jack
Russell Park. The IT staff quickly came up to speed as a
Zoom host. Recreation staff published a virtual Easter
egg hunt. Lifeguards and Public Safety officers filmed
safety PSAs. We hosted no-contact food truck
gatherings. Neighbors, too, hosted driveway picnics
and drive-by birthday parties.
The restrictions lightened up beginning in May. Now
the burden of staying healthy has shifted to personal
responsibility. But schools are still closed and social
distancing is still in effect. Outside-the-box thinking is
still needed to keep us safe.
June continues sea turtle nesting season. Please leave
the beach empty and flat, and keep outside lighting low
to the ground. June is also the official start of hurricane
season. Hopefully, you ate up last year’s supplies and
are ready to stock up with a new selection. Remember
that you need one gallon of water per day per person
for three-plus days. If you have a pet, plan out where
you can take it, and get its papers ready.
Congratulations to everyone who should have
graduated or married or otherwise celebrated.
Candace Kelly (ckelly@coab.us)
The purpose of the upcoming municipal election is to
fill the following Commission seats and consider
Charter amendments by public referendum as detailed
in Ordinance No. 33-19-24.
O f f i c e s u p f o r e l e c t i o n :
M a y o r /C o m m i s s i o n e r -S e a t 1 (2-year term) - A t l a r g e
Currently held by Ellen Glasser
C o m m i s s i o n e r -S e a t 2 (4-year term) - D i s t r i c t 1 3 0 8
Currently held by Cindy L. Anderson
C o m m i s s i o n e r -S e a t 3 (4-year term) - D i s t r i c t 1 3 0 7
Currently held by Martina "Blythe" Waters
P u b l i c r e f e r e n d u m /C h a r t e r a m e n d m e n t :
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ATLANTIC BEACH
CHARTER TO MODIFY THE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
TERMS OF OFFICE
Commencing with the election in November, 2022 shall
Section 5 of the Atlantic Beach Charter be amended to:
(1) extend the Mayor-Commissioner term of office from
two to four years; (2) reduce the Mayor-Commissioner
number of allowable consecutive terms from four to two
terms; and (3) limit any Mayor-Commissioner holding
office as of November, 2022, who has served two
consecutive terms, to one additional consecutive four-
year term?
YES _______ NO ________
A d d i t i o n a l I n f o r m a t i o n :
For information on residency requirements and links to
the candidate’s folders, election calendar, district map,
and Duval County Supervisor of Elections’ precinct
finder page, please visit our AB Municipal Election page
at www.coab.us/Election.
The City Clerk serves as the filing officer for Atlantic
Beach municipal elections. Citizens interested in
becoming a candidate should contact Donna Bartle, City
Clerk at (904) 247-5809.
ADAPTING IN
THE COVID-19 ERA
FROM
COMMISSIONER KELLY
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
AB GENERAL ELECTION
S T O R M W A T E R D I S C H A R G E