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Minutes / 02-22-99'/ ,~, ~~ . J I ~f '~ ~'~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD, AT 7:15 PM ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1999 PRESENT: Suzanne Shaughnessy, Mayor Richard Beaver Mike Borno John Meserve Theo Mitchelson, Commissioners AND: David Thompson, City Manager Maureen King, City Clerk Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shaughnessy at 7:15 p.m. The nvocation was o ere y ity ttorney ensen, o owe y t e P e ge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 8, 1999. Mayor Shaughnessy referenced page 12 of the minutes and requested that the word "committee" in the first two paragraphs be changed to "boazd". Motion: Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 8, 1999 as amended. The minutes were unanimously approved as amended. 2. Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors: J.P. Marchioli of 414 Sherry Drive suggested that the Commission take an overall broad viewpoint when making expenditures and rate them according to the total number of citizens who benefitted by the expenditure. As an example, Mr. Marchioli referenced a previous request fora skateboazd pazk, which was turned down due the liability of that type of park. Mr. Marchioli also urged the city not to forget about Y2K. Mayor Shaughnessy responded that the city always considers the number of people served with the funds available. In regard to the skateboard park comment, Mayor Shaughnessy stated that n she had recently sent a letter to the Recreation Board Advisory Boazd ' Chairman from the Quality Cities magazine published by the League of Cities indicating that the legislature is considering addressing this matter in V V O O T T E E s s M S O E T C I O Y O N E N COMMISSIONERS N D S O BEAVER X BORNO X X MESERVE X MITCHELSON X X SHAUGHNESSY X ' i ~ ,M ~ ~' ~~ Minutes Page -2- February 22, 1999 order to make insurance for high risk facilities available to municipalities at more reasonable rates. A. Joe Welsh, CPA, of Purvis Gray and Company to Present Audit Report (City Manager) Joe Welsh, CPA, of Purvis Gray and Company, introduced Ron Whitesides, Manager of the Atlantic Beach audit, and stated he would present the annual audit report. Mr. Whitesides commended Finance Director Van Liere and Assistant Finance Director Benjamin for their work in preparation for the audit. Mr. Whitesides presented the audit report for FY 1998/99 to the Commission and indicated the report complied with all federal, state and local accounting requirements and he found no weaknesses in the internal controls. Mr. Whitesides explained that this was a qualified report because insufficient audit evidence existed to support the city's disclosures with respect to the year 2000 issue. He further stated that the limitation concerning this issue was recommended by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and would apply to municipalities nationwide. He then presented a brief overview of several areas of the report including the combined balance sheet for all fund types listing the assets and liabilities, as well as the enterprise funds and the pension fund. Mr. Whitesides indicated the city was in a very strong financial condition. Commissioner Mitchelson referenced Page 55 of the audit report concerning the funding progress of the employee's retirement plan and inquired regarding the strength of the plan. Mr. Whitesides indicated the plan was strong and holding steady. Mr. Welsh explained the funded ratio was the assets compared to the liabilities, and felt Commissioner Mitchelson would best be served by obtaining an actuarial report for a full explanation of the long term strength of the plan. Commissioner Mitchelson also inquired concerning the "no significant findings of concern" terminology used at the end of the notes in the report and asked if there were any suggestions for fine tuning the city should follow. It was explained that any audit will reveal areas for improvement which are not compliance violations and suggestions are usually made OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O ,~ ~ r, r , J 1 ~~ Minutes Page -3- February 22, 1999 verbally to the Finance Director in those areas. As an example, Mr. Whitesides stated it was recommended and implemented by Finance Director Van Liere that certain funds be consolidated for efficiency. Commissioner Mitchelson requested an actuarial report to assess the strength of the city's pension plan for full funding. Mayor Shaughnessy inquired concerning the Y2K issue in regazd to where the city stands on the issue. Mr. Whitesides believe the city staff was doing a good job addressing the concern. He reported that the biggest issue for the city was to identify the critical systems which would be affected, and staff vas in the process of doing that. A brief discussion ensued concerning the city's year 2000 compliance for its computer systems, and City Manager Thompson stated he would provide the Commission a detailed report concerning the Y2K issue at the next Commission meeting. Commissioner Mitchelson suggested the city be prepared to manually bill for water/sewer usage based on an average of the previous twelve months in case the computer billing system fails. Mayor Shaughnessy inquired if there was liability insurance regazding Y2K compliance, and was told it may be available. There being no further discussion, Mayor Shaughnessy accepted the annual audit report and asked that it be filed. Alan Potter of 374 Second Street requested that the following items be included in future annual audit reports: 1. A tabulation of the total water pumped by the city compared to the the total water sold (for which revenue was received). A limit of 10% discrepancy between the two figures is allowed by the Public Service Commission. Mr. Potter indicated the comparison would show if there were hidden leaks or bad service connections. 2. A comparison of revenue growth of the city's water/sewer utilities OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O 1 ~ *' ~"'~ Minutes Page -4- February 22, 1999 to the projected growth figure 'set forth in the bond issue, and 3. A comparison of the money borrowed and allocated to each enterprise project in the bond issue with the actual cost of each project, and a recommendation from the auditors which will keep the projects within budget. Mr. Potter indicated the enterprise projects were more costly than the funded cost in the bond issue. Mayor Shaughnessy asked if any Commissioner objected to including these items in future audit reports. There were no objections and the Mayor directed the City Manager to make the items part of future audits. Al Rabassa of 1820 Live Oak Lane commented regarding procedures and inquired how a citizen could question the audit itself since it had just been accepted by the Commission. He stated he had concerns with the unfunded liability in the employees retirement plan, and inquired how he, ~` as a citizen, could question the auditor's findings. He also inquired who guided the city concerning pension plan decisions if the auditors did not get involved with the actuaries and the Commission did not micro-manage down to the actuarial level. Mayor Shaughnessy inquired of the City Attorney as to what procedure a citizen should follow to ask questions concerning the audit. City Attorney Jensen responded that the appropriate steps would be for the citizen to bring his questions to the City Manager who in turn would find out the information. City Attorney Jensen indicated that in this particular situation, the city has a Pension Board with its own attorney and deals with the actuaries on a regular basis and that Board would provide the required information. Commissioner Mitchelson believed the citizens should submit written questions to the City Manager in order to receive a proper response. 3. Unfinished Business From the Previous Meeting: A. Action on a Request Filed by Nicole L. Gwyn to Operate a Tattoo and Body Piercing Business at 1249 Mayport Road (City Commission) OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O ., - f ,,,~ Minutes Page -5- February 22, 1999 Motion: Approve request filed by Nicole L. Gwyn to operate a tattoo and body piercing business to be located at 1249 Mayport Road. Commissioner Mitchelson referenced a memo dated February 17, 1999, from the City Attorney to the City Manager concerning Tattoo and Body Piercing Business and stated that the degree of oversight by a doctor was more strict than he initially thought and requested that the City Attorney explain his findings. (The memo is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment A). City Attorney Jensen replied that the matter had been addressed by Florida appeals courts and the Third District Court of Appeal held that the words "under the direction" in the statute require the supervising doctor or dentist to have personal contact with the customer who is to receive the tattoo and to be personally present during the application of the tattoo. Commissioner Meserve inquired if this was a known and across-the-board ~' definition of "under the direction," and if the Commission approved the request «7th that terminology, did it, in fact, mean in the City of Atlantic Beach a physician must be present during all tattooing. He then inquired if that was the pro forma definition of "under the direction." City Attorney Jensen responded that was the way the courts had interpreted the state statute. Commissioner Meserve felt that was not the understanding the applicants had of the law when they spoke during the previous meeting and he asked for their comments. Nicole Gwyn, a partner in the business, stated that she had been working closely with Todd Clark of the Health Department since they initiated the process and have followed his guidance, and he never indicated a doctor must be present during the tattooing. Ms. Gwyn referenced a letter from Dr. Benjamin J. Philips, Jr. which stated he was the supervising doctor for the business, and stated their studio had met his requirements. The letter is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment B. Discussion ensued concerning the Third District Court of Appeal interpretation of the law. Commissioner Meserve indicated that he wanted to make sure the applicants understood that a doctor had to be in attendance during tattooing and that this be included in the motion. . OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O MESERVE ~X MITCHELSON X •, r Minutes Page -6- February 22, 1999 Commissioner Borno stated he had spoken with Dr. Phillip Gilberts, the Executive Vice President of the Duval County Medical Society, and the doctor told him he was not aware of the findings of the Third District Court of Appeal and he felt there was a gap in the system which had not been reflected in the current guidelines. Commissioner Borno stated he was sending a copy of the City Attorney's letter to Dr. Gilberts for further investigation and it may prove that establishments operating outside of Atlantic Beach may have to modify their operation. Commissioner Beaver inquired if the applicants had occupied the building at 1249 Mayport Road. Ms. Gwyn stated that they had been upgrading the building and had spent $1,000.00 on the modifications. She indicated they had spent approximately $12,000.00 on the venture, and the $5,000.00 occupational license fee had yet to be paid. Commissioner Beaver also inquired concerning Dr. Phillips' letter which stated he had inspected the site. Ms. Gwyn replied that they had set up the sterilization items for his inspection, and he would reinspect the site when they are ready to open for business. Commissioner Beaver stated he would have no other choice but to follow the opinion of the City Attorney and comply with the strict requirements set forth in the opinion. Commissioner Meserve concurred with Commissioner Beaver and emphasized that the motion to approve would be made based on a physician's presence during application of the tattoo, and if the physician was not present, the business would be in violation of the state statute and would be closed down and the license revoked. Amended Motion: Approve request filed by Nicole L. Gwyn to operate a tattoo and body piercing business so long as it is in compliance tivith all applicable federal, state and local codes to be located at 1249 Mayport Road. Dennis Waldrop inquired as to when the $5,000.00 license fee for the business was implemented asked why the procedure to obtain an occupational license for a tattooing business was never addressed before. Mayor Shaughnessy replied that this was the first time anyone had applied for this type of license. City Attorney Jensen stated he would provide copies of the statute and the cases cited to Mr. Waldrop. There was no further discussion, the amended motion carved unanimously. OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O BEAVER X BORNO X MESERVE X X MITCHELSON X SHAUGHNESSY X X ..A, Minutes Page -7- February 22, 1999 B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Contract to the R-A-M Professional Group in the Amount of $7,900.00 for Engineering Redesign for Wondenvood Road Utility Location. Alan Potter of 374 Second Street stated he was out of town when this item was previously discussed. He stated that Wonderwood Road right-of--way was a public right-of--way for use of utilities with a permit from the owner, in this case, the City of Jacksonville. He then inquired as to why the change and expenditure was necessary if proper procedures were followed during the preliminary design stage by the R-A-M Professional Group. Commissioner Mitchelson summarized the discussion and action regarding this item which took place during the previous meeting and assured Mr. Potter that R-A-M was not responsible. After hearing the explanation, Mr. Potter felt the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) should reimburse the city the $7,900.00. Mayor Shaughnessy commented that the Commission shared his opinion ~' and re-emphasized that the R-A-M Professional Group was not responsible. Commissioner Beaver inquired if any new information had been obtained since the previous meeting. Mayor Shaughnessy stated there would be a report concerning this at the next meeting. City Manager Thompson stated he had briefly discussed this matter with the City Attorney and there were some negotiations for property the JTA wants to purchase from the city forthcoming and there may be some other ways to negotiate a settlement. Commissioner Beaver then asked Mr. Reed if R-A-M Professional Group had encountered this type of situation before, and if so what was the solution. Mr. Reed responded that he had not experienced this type of situation before. Stephen Kuti of 1132 Linkside Drive repeated comments contained in his letter dated February 9, 1999 to the Commission. The letter is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment C. Mayor Shaughnessy explained that all of the Commissioners were concerned this happened and they did not intend to just drop the issue and would keep the citizens informed of the progress. 4. Consent Agenda: OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O 1 -\ Minutes Page -8- February 22, 1999 Commissioner Beaver requested that Item 4C be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. A. Acknowledge Receipt of the Building Department Monthly Report (City Manager) B. Award an Annual Contact for Asphalt Repair to Tom's Asphalt Repairs Pursuant to the Specifications of Bid 9899-11 (City Manager) Motion: Approve Items 4A and 4B as recommended. The motion carried unanimously. C. Award Contract to Remedy Intelligent Staffing for Temporary Employee Services (Bid No. 9899-6) (City Manager) The low bidder, Tidewater Temps, who had been awarded a contract for the service had notified the city that their company had been sold and the new owner could not honor the contract with the city. Commissioner Beaver inquired if the city had any recourse when this type of thing happens. City Attorney Jensen stated he had not reviewed the bid specifications, but this type of thing rarely happened. Commissioner Meserve who acts as the Commission liaison to the bid openings stated that to his knowledge, it had never happened before. Motion: Award Contract to Remedy Intelligent Staffing for Temporary Employee Services (Bid No. 9899-6) as recommended. There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously. 5. Committee Reports: There were no committee reports. 6. Action on Resolutions: A. Resolution No. 99-3 OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O BEAVER X BORNO X MESERVE X X MITCHELSON X X SHAUGHNESSY X BEAVER X BORNO X MESERVE X X r1ITCHELSON X X SHAUGHNESSY X ., .-~ Minutes Page -9- February 22, 1999 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF A REQUEST FROM PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT NEW LAWS REGULATING PAWNBROKERS (Commissioner Mitchelson) Motion: Approve Resolution No. 99-3. Commissioner Mitchelson, sponsor of the Resolution, explained that Palm Beach County had requested the support of other governmental entities for the legislature to enact new laws regulating pawnbrokers. Commissioner Meserve objected to some of the language contained in the resolution and City Manager Thompson explained why it was included. Commissioner Meserve then withdrew his objection. There being no further comments, the motion carried unanimously. 7. Action on Ordinances: A. Ordinance No. 15-99-9 Introduction and First Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING OBLIGATION IN THE FORM OF A PROMISSORY NOTE BY THE CITY OF GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOAN PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $1,820,000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1999, TO FINANCE THE COST OF SUCH REFUNDING; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS FROM CERTAIN PLEDGED REVENUES; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY TO PROCEED TO DEVELOP NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPLISH THE FINANCING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (City Commission) Motion: Pass Ordinance No. 15-99-9 on first reading. OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O BEAVER X BORNO X MESERVE X MITCHELSON X X SHAUGHNESSY X X BEAVER X BORNO X X MESERVE X X riITCHELSON X SHAUGHNESSY X ,r Minutes Page -10- February 22, 1999 Mayor Shaughnessy read the ordinance by title only and stated the Final Reading and Public Hearing would take place during the March 8, 1999 Commission Meeting. Commissioner Beaver pointed out a scrivener's error in the title of the ordinance as printed on the agenda and confirmed that the correct word was used in the ordinance. There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Shaughnessy called a recess at 9:10 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m 8. Miscellaneous Business: A. Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Conflict of Interest Waiver with Rogers, Towers, Bailey, Jones and Gay in Connection with Proposed Acquisition of Various Parcels for the Wonderwood Road Construction (City Manager) Motion: Authorize the City Manager to sign a Conflict of Interest Waiver with Rogers, Towers, Bailey, Jones and Gay in connection with the proposed acquisition of various parcels for the Wonderwood Road construction. There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously. B. Approve Change Order on the Lifeguard Building Construction Project in the Amount of $4,456.00 to Dowling Construction (City Manager) Motion: Approve Change Order in the amount of $4,456.00 on the lifeguard building construction project. Commissioner Mitchelson inquired if the plans were approved by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) prior to going to bid. Pete Dowling, contractor for the project, explained that the plans used for bidding had smaller pilings, less steel and a different OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O BEAVER X X BoRNO x r1ESERVE X X MITCHELSON X SHAUGHNESSY X BEAVER X BORNO X MESERVE X X MITCHELSON X X SHAUGHNESSY X M.a ~, Minutes Page -11- February 22, 1999 type of grade beam, and had not been approved by the DEP. He further stated that he received a new set of plans with the required changes several v~~eeks after the awarding of the bid. Commissioner Mitchelson then inquired as to why this happened and City Manager Thompson explained that permitting by the DEP could take up to 120 days and projects are bid out before the permits are issued to prevent delays. He further stated that the architect for the project applied for the permit and the city had not anticipated any modifications to the plans. Commissioner Mitchelson inquired as to the benefits of the requirement for the pilings and Mr. Dowling responded that it would help resist the effects of scouring. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. C. Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Contract with the Jacksonville Port Authority Relative to funding to Replace Culverts at Dutton Island {City Manager) Motion: Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with the Jacksonville Port Authority relative to funding to replace culverts at Dutton Island. Commissioner Borno inquired if any investigation had been done to determine if a precast type culvert could be used, which would be quicker and less expensive to install. Mayor Shaughnessy explained that there had been discussion that the culvert size would have to allow a canoe to pass through and be wide enough to open the marsh flow. Commissioner Beaver inquired as to the timetable for receiving payment from the Port Authority. City Manager Thompson stated it was his understanding that they were ready to send the city the n check. Commissioner Mitchelson inquired concerning the requirement to OMNIISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O BEAVER X X BoRNO x MESERVE X X r1ITCHELSON X SHAUGHNESSY X 1 ~1 Minutes Page -12- February 22, 1999 provide canoe access around the island and asked if this would prove a financial burden to the city if the project exceeded the $30,000.00 payment from the JPA. Commissioner Mitchelson stated he would like to defer action until the actual cost for the replacement of the culvert was known and to find out if the city is bound by the Dutton Island Management Plan to complete this project. Discussion ensued concerning the interpretation of the wording of Item 2 in the agreement as to what was meant by "will allow canoeing around the island." City Manager Thompson stated it was the city's intent to design something which would allow canoeists to pass through it, but if the city found it was very cost prohibitive to do so, he did not feel it would be bound by the agreement to do that. The city's commitment if it accepts the money and amending the agreement were briefly discussed. Commissioner Beaver suggested that the City Manager contact the JPA regarding the intent of the requirement and move forward with the project. There being no further discussion, the motion passed by a four to one vote with Commissioners Beaver, Borno and Meserve and Mayor Shaughnessy voting aye and Commissioner Mitchelson voting nay. D. Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Interagency Agreement Between Jacksonville Transportation Authority and the City of Atlantic Beach (City Manager) Motion: Authorize the City Manager to sign the Interagency Agreement behveen the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and the City of Atlantic Beach. Commissioner Beaver referenced Item 3 on Page -2- of the agreement and inquired if the 10% savings mentioned in the City Manager's memo dated February 17, 1999, include the 5% OMivIISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O BEAVER X X IioRNO x MESERVE X X MITCHELSON X SHAUGHNESSY X • 1 • ~ .l Minutes Page -13- February 22, 1999 administrative fee put into the agreement by the JTA. Public Works Director Kosoy explained that the estimated 10% was in the estimate that came from the R-A-M Professional Group and it did not include administrative costs. Public Works Director Kosoy further stated that the administrative costs were what JTA charges for administrating the contract for which the city typically pays 5-8% per contract. It was pointed out that the JTA would provide the engineering oversight, and the city would provide its own inspector. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. 8E. Dutton Island Letter A draft letter composed by Mayor Shaughnessy to Mayor Delaney requesting his consideration to purchasing a 101 acre parcel of land belonging to Centex Homes as part of his Preservation Project was distributed. The letter is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment D. Mayor Shaughnessy called and recess at 9:55 p.m. to allow the Commissioners time to read the letter and reconvened the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Mayor Shaughnessy stated the letter was in draft form and requested that the Commission at least approve the letter in concept. Commissioner Mitchelson summarized the content of the letter and stated he approved sending it to Mayor Delaney. Motion: Approve letter as presented and send it on to Mayor Delaney as soon as possible. Commissioner Meserve stated he agreed with the substance of the letter but he had a procedural concern. He further stated that the item was not on the agenda and citizens had a right to know before any action was taken. OMNIISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O BEAVER X BORNO X X MESERVE X X MITCHELSON X SHAUGHNESSY X ..-. ~~ Minutes Page -14- February 22, 1999 Discussion ensued concerning the failure of the item to be placed on the agenda. Mayor Shaughnessy stated that she had reported on the letter at the end of the Workshop Meeting held on Saturday, February 20, 1999, and requested at that time it be placed on the agenda and this was not done. Mayor Shaughnessy stated that the reason this item was being addressed now was not to keep it out of the public eye, but because there tivas a time constraint and the bulldozers would be coming in six weeks to clear the property. She further stated that, she went to the zoning hearings, as did Commissioner Borno, and pointed out that discussions on various topics often began at the Mayors' breakfasts and information/ideas from those meetings was brought back to the Commission. Commissioner Mitchelson requested that if approved, the letter be signed as soon as possible and mailed There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. 9. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence: City Manager Thompson: - Stated he would be happy to answer any question concerning his written report to the Commission. There were no questions and his report was accepted and filed. The report is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment E. 10. Reports and/or Requests from City Commissioners, City Attorney and City Clerk Commissioner Beaver - Requested that the city look into Mr. Rabassa's letter and commented that the city never skirted issues and always responded to inquiries in a timely manner. OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O • ~~~ Commissioner Mitchelson Minutes Page -15- February 22, 1999 - Requested that the City Manager share Item 1 of his report with the citizens. City Manager Thompson reported that Shawna Thies, a meter reader with the Public Works Department, was the first recipient of the city's Superior Achievement Award for single handedly reading all the water meters in the city for many months. There being no further comments or business to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. ATTEST: Maureen King, CMC City Clerk ~'~ Suzanne Shaughnessy Mayor/Presiding Officer OMMISSIONERS M O T I O N S E C O N D Y E S N O ' . ~ '. ' ALAN JENSEN ATTY th - ATTACHMENT A ~~ ~~ ~N$JQ1 FEBRUARY 22, 1999 CON~IISSION MEETING Attorney st 7 aw ~ r ~ ~ .. 935 North Third Street f Yost Omce fox 50451 7ack4onvitle Beach, p7orida 32240-045'1 Telephone (904) 216-2500 FacsimBe (904) ?A6-9960 FAX MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: COMPANY: FAX NUMBER: NUMBER OF PAGFS: FROM: CLIENT/MATTBR NO.: David; February 17, 1999 Time: Mr. David E. Thompson, Acting City Manager City of Atlantic Beach (904) 247-5805 2 (including cover sheet) ALAN C. 7ENSfiN, ESQ. Tattoo and Body Piercing Business MESSAGE In response to your Memo of February 9, 1999, xegazding the above matter, I will answer the basic questions from the Commissioners, as follows: 1. What factors can the Commissioners consider in making a determination. Are they restricted to specific considerations. or can they simply deny the request? The Commissioners can consider all applicable factors in making their determin- ation, including zoning, compliance with other city, state and federal laws, and the like, If alI criteria is met the applicant, I believe the Commission would have to appzove the request, There must be a reasonable basis for any denial. 2. The business is reaui~ed by Fla Statute to be ~mder the g neral cta~ZVic;nn of a doctor. What does this mean? Po they have to have a dectnr nn ctaff7 N rby~ On call This matter has been addressed by Florida appeals courts. The Third District Court of Appeal in ~perato v, zuelch, 395 So.2d 1231 (FIa 3rd DCA 1981), held that in the statute the words "under the d'uection" require the supervising doctor or dentist to have personal contact with the customer who is to receive the ~' ~~~ ,~ ALAN JENSEN ATTY 89? P02 FEB 1?'99 14:10 C ~~~ tattoo and to determine that application of the tattoo will not be harmful to the health of the customer, and it is also required that the supervising doctor or dentist be personally present during application of the tattoo ensure that the . application is done in a sanitary manner. The First District Court of Appeal, in which district we are located, has agreed with the interpretation of the language of the statute governing tattooing in the ' rato case in Stanford v,~State, 415 So.2d 879 {Fla 1st DCA 19$2). Again, in Beckerman v,_City.of Fort ude~daIc, 423 So.2d 925 (Fla 4th DCA 1982), it was held that the statute which prohibits tattooing except by a person licensed to practice medicine or dentistry or a person under his direction must be construed as requiring that a physician or dentist be in actual attendance during tattooing operation. I researched the above cases on WestIaw today and it appears that all of the cases are still good law and there have been no cases since that time which change the position of the appeals courts cited. If you need any further information in this regazd, please let me know. Alan The information contained is this facs'unile message is attorney privilaged and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity rlsmed above. If the reader of this taassaga is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible Lo deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination. distribution or copying of Wis communication is strictly prohibited. Ifyou have zeceived this communication in error, please immediately notify us by telephone and return the original massage to us at the above address via U.S. Postal Service. Thank you. t ' ^ CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ( 800 SEMINOLE ROAD, ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233 ection APPLICATION FOR X NEW LICENSE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP TRANSFER TO NEW LOCATION TRANSFERRING FROM BUSINESS NAME IMMORTAL BODY in INK (Tattoos and Body Piercing) _ LOCATION ADDRESS 1249 Mayport Rd; Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 MAII.II~1G ADDRESS 1249 Mayport Rd; Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 PHONE 904/247-9070 FAX N/A EXPLAIN FULLY THE NATURE OF THE BUSINESS SEE ATTACHED SQUARE FOOTAGE OF BUSINESS PREMISES 900 s f (Include both buildings and outside areas used in conjunction z~•ith the business, but not patron parking areas) NUMBER AND TYPE OF VENDINGMACHINES (if any)N/A Section LOCALPR]NCIPAL OFFICER/iYIANAGER/OWNER_ Nicole L. Gwyn HOME ADDRESS 1890 West State Road 200; Callahan, Fl. 32011 ' DATE OF BIRTH August 21, 1969 DRIVER'S LICENSE # 10353752 Texas (Attach copy) ^ HOME PHONE 904/225-0231 S.S.# ORFEDERALEMPLOYERID 489-92-0636 ( 1 STATE LICENSE/CERTffICATION/REGISTRATION # (if applicable, attach copy) Section I, the undersigned swear that the above statements are true and correct and I agree to notify the City Clerk if there is any change in the above information. I further understand that issuance of an occupational license by the City Clerk in no ~r'ay relieves me of the responsibility of compliance ~tiith all pro~nsions of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to conducting a business in the City of Atlantic Beach. ,~ =~~F~~r~_...~ - --- Studio Director igmature Title Nicole .Gwyn January 25, 1999 • Print Name Date NO PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION SHALL ENGAGE 1N OR MANAGE ANY TRADE, BUSINESS, PROFESSION, OR OCCUPATION IN ATLANTIC BEACH WITHOUT FIRST OBTAII~lING A LICENSE AND PAYING AN ANNUAL FEE. APPLICATION ANDIOR PAYMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL OR ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE. Section 4. - CFor office use only CODE # t STATE REGJCERT. FICTITIOUS NAME REG. HEALTH CERT. OTHER CORPORATION REG. REQUIRES COMM. APPROVAL: YES/NO DATE APPROVEDIDENIED BY COMM. , BUILDING DEPT. APPROVAL BY DATE F)RE DEPT. APPROVAL BY LICENSE # FEE PAID $ FULL/I-IAI.F YEAR DATE ZONING APPROVED BY DATE CITY CLERK APPROVAL BY DATE ••. . Section 1: Explain Fully the Nature of the Business Immortal Body in Ink would like to represent the community of Atlantic Beach as a tattoo and body piercing studio with the highest standards and most professional studio possible. Our studio will be unique in that it will represent in a clean and sterile environment. Individual booths will afford our artist and customers privacy allowing focused attention on the customer. The studio will be staffed with professional, friendly people representing 25 years of combined tattoo experience. The piercing staff will have combined experience of ten years. Both artist are members of NPA (National Pierces Association), a nationwide organization dedicated to safe and professional body piercing. • All members working in the studio are Red Cross certified in CPR and first aid. This is a standard Immortal Body in Ink considers important in better serving our customers. No one under the age of 18 will receive body piercing in this studio without the written consent of their parent or legal guardian. Both parent and child will be requested to sign the studio's standard release form before any procedure will be performed. Immortal Body in Ink permits only the use of pure metals such as surgical stainless steel, titanium, or niobium in initial body piercing. Gold is not authorized due to its impurity which ~ could create health risk in fresh piercing. Gold however is safe after piercing is healed. Again, all of our piercing methods are set to standard in accordance with the National Pierces Association. Tattoo standards will not permit anyone under the age of 18 to be tattooed. Anyone appearing to be or known to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be given a tattoo. Our job is to provide the safest and most effective methods in our field to our customers. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted on or in our studio and anyone not complying with this will be asked to leave the premises. Any woman appearing to be pregnant or stating that they are positive for pregnancy will also not be permitted to be tattooed or receive body piercing. This will be for the safety of the mother and child. The standards stated above are hot from Florida Statute 59-R but are the standards for this studio. A copy of these will be made available to our customers. The studio will only specialize in tattoo and body piercing and will not engage in the sale of any other articles not related to these two services. It is our sincere desire to be a safe and sterile studio for those customers seeking the aesthetic services we offer. Sincerely, The staff of Immortal Body in Ink .~ Nicole L. • .-, .~ j Denn aldrop, i oren Clifford ` ~ ~ _~ ATTACHMENT B ~' _. FEBRUARY 22, 1999 COMMISSION MEETING North Florida Health Lare, inc. 1218 PARK AVENUE ORANGE PARK FLORIDA 32073 ~, vr. Benjamin J. Philips, M.D. TELEPHONE January 21, 1999 (904) 269-3953 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Re: Immortal Body & Ink Tattoos & Body Piercing Studio 1249 Mayport Road Jacksonville, Florida I, Benjamin J. Philips, M.D. have inspected the above named tattoo studio for their sterilization techniques. This tattoo studio is under my general supervision. Their sterilization techniques are as follows: 1. Autoclave (steam under pressure) heat 270 degrees at 28 pounds for thirty minutes. 2. Ultrasonic cleanser to be used during tattooing between color change using sterile water and alconox clinical detergent. ` 3. Only one use of surgical steel needles. 4. Surgical gloves used one time only. 5. Ink wells disposed of after one use. ' 6. Tincture of Green soap used before, during and after each tattoo. 7. Waiting area kept clean and neat. 8. Bathrooms are clean with towels, soap and clean toilet bowls and basins. 9. No smoking permitted in studio.' 10. No one under 18 is tattooed without notarized parental permission. 11. Medically this tattoo studio passes.' Sincerely, ~ _~ ~~".~ Benj in J. P flips, Jr. ~ • .. ~y . ~+ y ,,,,,, ATTACHMENT C FEBRUARY 22, 1999 COMMISSION MEETING Stephen A. Kuti 1132 Linkside Drive Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Tel: 904/ 246-3700 e-mail: oregciga~iy^`/crol. com February 9, 1999 City ofAtlantic Beach 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Attention: Mayor Suzzanne Shaughnessy Commissioners Beaver, Borno, Meserve and Mitchelson Sitbiect: Wonderwood Road Utilities Relocation Design/Redesign Madam Mayor & Commissioners: On February 8, 1999 at the public meeting, I asked you to be fair ~, during the discussion of Item 8C on the agenda, the additional cost of the redesign for the Wonderwood Road Utilities Relocation. I asked you to evaluate fairly ,which party is responsible for the need to redesign . When we hired our consulting engineers for this project, the R A M Group , their task was to meet with JTA ,JEA and their engineering consultant (BHR engineering) to collect data relating to the design of relocation .Based on that, R A M was to provide drawings, detail sheets , technical specifications ,Bid Forms, cost estimates to JTA within 45 days, we signed the Agreement for Services. Our engineering consultants submitted their Preliminary Plan (30% submittal) 14 days after the date of the agreement, met with the responsible parties, proceeded with their work to include minor modifications and submitted the GO°o plan, as required. Now, when the project is 90% completed, R A M were told to go back to the drawing board, because JTA/JEA/BHR needs to make clianges. Last night, before you approved paying oitr consultant the additional $7,900.00 for the RE-DESIGN after we paid them $20,OOD.00 for the original DESIGN, I asked you to be FAIR and save the taxpayer's money. ~ I asked yorr to stop and determine wlto is responsible for needing a RE- DESIGN ? Was it our Consicltant who made the mistake? Or was it JTA, JEA or BHR , wlio is responsible for these last minute clranges ? • ~ ~ r _~_ Madam Mayor, Commissioners, last night you made your decision again without examining the facts in your folders and you spent taxpayer's money foolishly, which 1 hope you don't do in your personal dealings. 1 know, you are capable of making good decision, but it seems to us, that serving as commissioners , running your businesses, family, church a»d other commitments, you have no time left to be fair with the taxpayers money. Stephen A. Kuti Taxpayer Atlantic Beach ~~ . , ATTACHriENT D FEBRUARY 22, 1999 C0,~IISSION MEETING DRAFT LETTER 22 February 1999 Dear Mayor Devaney, In the wake of your Preservation Project announcement, we applaud it as bold in its approach and visionary in its implications for future generations of Duval County residents. It has our wholehearted support as a means to preserve for ourselves and for future generations the aspects of life which are unique to North Florida as they currently exist. We all love to see the expanded view of the marsh and Intracoastal as we cross whatever bridge leads us to our home, whether our destination is Atlantic, Neptune or Jacksonville Beach. We hope that this pristine condition of the marsh is still around when our children are old enough to appreciate it. Through efforts such as your own, that may just be possible. We are aware that you are assembling acitizen-based committee to decide upon the merits of the many parcels of land deserving of preservation in Duval County, and have confidence in the import which the committee will bring to its task of assigning priority to the acquisition of those lands. . By means of this letter, we wish to ask you to consider on a priority level a specific parcel which we deem significant in terms of its size, location in relation to the waterway and timetable for development, which is imminent. It is a 101-acre parcel, with more than a mile of frontage on the Intracoastal Waterway. It consists mostly of hardwood trees and qualifies as a true "maritime forest." It is scheduled for land clearing by bulldozer in about six weeks. It lies within the Jacksonville city limits and is the largest remai~ii~tg available parcel on the barrier island within Duval County. Its purchase has the full endorsement of the Councilman within whose district it lies. It is owned by Centex Homes Development Corporation, and it is available for purchase. We feel the benefits of this purchase fulfill several of the goals of the Preservation Project. It is an unusually beautiful piece of property, integral to the preservation of the marsh system, as its shoreline occupies a significant length of Waterway frontage. Its preservation also ameliorates the cumulative and secondary impacts of development which impact schools and roads in terms of the increase in population which must be somehow accommodated. Our middle school at Mayport is already overburdened, and the additional traffic generated by the additional homes would severely strain local roads both within your jurisdiction and ours. If your Committee will not be operational in time to consider this purchase, may we ask that you consider any other avenues available to you, such as the Land Trust for Jacksonville, or the Trust for Public Lands in Tallahassee, which buys worthwhile property and holds it while governments identify a funding source. If you could see the area, you would immediately recognize it as one of the rare remaining parcels of old growth hardwood forest which, once lost, cannot be reproduced. ~ . T 1 ~ - ATTACHMENT E FEBRUARY 22, 1999 COMMISSION MEETING CITY MANAGER REPORT FEBRUARY 16, 1999 1. Commendations: The first recipient of the Superior Achievement Award, under the incentive plan adopted by the City Commission last year, was Shawna Thies. Ms. Thies is a meter reader who worked in a division for many months that was shorthanded by two (2) people. In the absence of others, Ms. Thies went without taking personal leave or vacation so that she couYd~keep up with the workload. Her duties were altered and her workload was increased, but she managed to keep up and complete all of the meter readings in the city for timely billing. City staff suggested that she attend a City Commission Meeting for public recognition, but she preferred not to do so. See attachment from Mr. Kosoy. Please see the letter from Ms. Judy Bost commending Police Officer Robert Harding for assisting in a matter at the Food Lion in Neptune Beach. -2. Please see the attached Waste Management Report including the recycling figures for December 1998. ;. Re: Request from citizen to relocate the mail box from the 5 way intersection of Plaza Dr., Sherry Dr., and Seminole Road, to another location a short distance away (see attachment). City staff had this mail box relocated a few years ago, and it was met with an immediate, overwhelming response in opposition to it. The City had it returned to its existing location within a few days. It is currently in a very visible location at a highly traveled location, and there is no evidence that it creates any specific safety hazard. The City staff recommendation is not to move it. 4. Regarding the Friedemanns who spoke previously under visitors regarding drainage problems in Selva Marina, please see the attachment from Mr. Kosoy discussing the drainage problem. The Friedemanns have been notified that the problem exists on private property, and City staff will be glad to work with the residents and/or Homeowners' Association to have the problem resolved. 5. George Worley and the City Manager attended the February 11, 1999 meeting of the Charter Revision Commission for the City of Jacksonville. One of the items on the agenda was the consideration of a uniform tax rate for all of the Urban Service Districts (see attachment). The matter was discussed briefly, and it died with no motion. One of ^, the significant influences in this matter was a letter from Mayor Delaney recommending t that they not consider the issue, especially in light of interlocal agreements that exist. 6. The City Manager vas contacted on February 10, 1999 by the St. Johns Water Management District, and he was told that they have approved a $25,000 stormwater grant for Atlantic Beach. Bob Kosoy had been working on this project over the past two (2) years, and it has been awarded. Details will follow in the near future. 7. The City staff has received a Notice of Commencement of Construction for the lifeguazd building (see attachment). The construction fence has been erected, and it leaves room for pedestrian traffic so that the beach access remains open. 8. Please see the attached Public Works Project Status Report. This report is provided to the Commission to keep commissioners informed on the status of various projects in Public Works. 9. The City Staff received a petition from residents on Pine Street relative to drainage (see attachment). They are asking for curbs, gutters, and driveway repairs. At this time, Public Works is reviewing the situation, and a report will be provided for the City Commission in the near future outlining their findings and recommendations. ' 10. Projects On Hold: ~` The fire contract is still awaiting approval from Jacksonville. City Staff is waiting on information from the Post Office before proceeding with further work in seeking ingress from Plaza Dr. The proposed roundabout at the five-way stop is undergoing review from Jax Traffic engineering, and City 'staff is waiting on their direction. The JTA right-of--way purchase near Wonderwood is being evaluated. When the property was staked out, it became apparent that the purchases and Temporary Construction Easements would have an impact on the City Plant operations at that site. At this time, Public Works is obtaining prices for the alterations and relocations of equipment that will be required if the sales and TCEs are approved. City Attorney Alan Jensen will be negotiating the purchase with JTA representatives. The Peoples Gas contract is almost completed. There are still a few details to be worked out, and the contract will be forwarded to Peoples Gas for their review. City staff expects to have the contract on the next City Commission Meeting. t ' ~~ At the last City Commission Meeting, staff was instructed to seek mechanisms to increase the collection rates of outstanding debts to the City. The collection of various unpaid bills/fees is largely dependent on the sources of the bills/fees. The mechanisms vary significantly from the collection of bad checks to the collection of parking fines. For this reason, City staff will be researching the various outstanding debts and the appropriate collection mechanisms. This process may take several weeks before a report is completed. 11. Please find the attached FAX from City Attorney Alan Jensen regarding the Tattoo and Body Piercing business request at the last City Commission Meeting. The memorandum from the City Attorney addresses two of the questions that were discussed relative to the request for City Commission approval. ~' ~ • 1 ' , ~ MEMORANDUM February 10, 1999 TO: Shawna Thies, Meter Reader FROM: Bob Kosoy, Director of Public Works ~~ .SUBJECT: Superior Achievement Award Congratulations on your being selected as the City's first recipient of a Superior Achievement Award and first employee to receive a bonus as part of this program. Your work in performing all the meter reading duties for the City since July 29, 1998 until another meter reader was hired was an extraordinary effort and saved the City a considerable amount of money. We sincerely appreciate your efforts and wish you continued success with the City of Atlantis Beach. RSK/Imh cc: David Thompson, City Manager Harry E. McNally, Utility Plants Division Director Personnel File C~) t 1 ~ ~ . . , ~ + January 25, 1998 David Thompson, Chief Atlantic Beach Police Department 850 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 Dear Chief Thompson: iy~~ ~ ~~ I would like to take this opportunity to commend Officer Robert Harding for his assistance last week in reference to a child being left in a car. My husband and I parked in the Food Lion parking lot in Neptune Beach just after dark. As I got out of our vehicle, I noticed a small child in the car next to us. I looked around and saw an Atlantic Beach Police vehicle in the same area and went into the store to locate the officer. I -explained the situation to Officer Harding and he went to check on the child. He returned in just a few minutes and said there were no cars around our vehicle. \ I thanked him and said that I knew that he was an Atlantic Beach officer and I appreciated the help. He could not have been kinder or more professional and even thanked me for reporting this incident for the child's sake. The entire beaches' area is really like a small town and it's nice to know that we have such professional individuals in all our department's. Sincerely, ~~ Judy I. Bost . 115 Walnut Street Neptune Beach, FL 32266 t ,,~ ~a) Febiuary 3, 1999 Bob Kosoy, P.E. Director of Public Works City ofAtlantic Beach 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 Subject: Jacksonville Waste Control -Solid Waste Monthly Report for December, 1998 Dear Bob; WASTE MANAGEMENT Jacksonville Waste Control 6501 Greenland Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32258 (904)260-1592 (904)260-1449 Fax The disposal results of our collection service for December is summarized as follows: ~~ Trail Ridge Landfill 696.52 tons Jacksonville Mulch Site 121.83 tons Recyclable collection for the month is summarized as follows: Total services 17,856 Total set-outs 17,340 Total tons 90,77 Avg. poundslcustomer/week 10.17 We trust this information is satisfactory and we appreciate the opportunity to provide your solid waste and recycling services. Sincerely, Laura Hewitt Administrative Assistant CC: Jim Jarboe, City Manager Honorable Mayor Suzanne Shaughnessy Maureen King, City Clerk i A Division of Rcfuse Services, lnc. • . , C~~ l l JACKSONVILLE WASTE CONTROL MONTHLY RECYCLING SUMMARY CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH 1998 CUSTOMERS POUNDS MONTH TOTAL SERVED TOTAL SET-OUT SET-0UT RATE TOTAL LBS PER SET-0UT LBS PER DRIVE BY JAN 20,088 19,953 99% 177,980 8.92 8.86 FEB 17,856 17,458 98% 133,620 1 7.65 7.48 MAR 20,088 19,874 99% 171,700 8.64 8.55 APR 18,972 18,705 99% 159,000 8.50 8.38 MAY 18,972 18,758 99% 163,740 8.73 8.63 JUN 20,088 19,686 98% 148,380 7.54 7.39 JULY 18,972 17,698 93% 150,440 8.50 7.93 AUG 18,972 16,516 87% 169,800 10.28 8.95 SEP 17,856 14,864 83% 155,620 10.47 8.72 OCT 17,856 17,247 97% 157,100 9.11 8.80 NOV 17,856 16,432 92% 166,900 10.16 9.35 DEC 17.856 17,340 97% 181,540 10.47 10.17 TOTAL 225,432 214,531 N/A N/A N/A AVG 18,786 17,878 95% 0 0.00 0.00 ATLANTIC BEACH .. , '~, ~ ~3) M E M O R A N D U M To: City Manager Thompson From: Mayor Shaughnessy Subject: Referral of citizen suggestion Date: February 3, 1999 . Attached please find a copy of Patricia Goelz's letter to the City Commission dated 28 January 1999. She suggests that the postal collection box might be better located somewhere other than the 5-way stop at Plaza, and mentions petitioning the Post Office to move it. Will you please staff this issue and forward your recommendations to Members of the City Commission, the City Clerk, and Mrs. Goelz. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. •~~, ,~ ,JAN+-28-99 THIJ 9 20 WHO NATIONAL SALES ~~ ~~"~'' ~~'S"rLt L l 1~ [~ D~ LZ- ~. ~ ~~ 3 f s. ~}/ -c.r,~ cN~ S tetra 2. '~ ~~.~s ~la~-a ~w~-d. cam. - ~ any i ~ -~a.-v~,- c `-f'~nil ~ CQ'l~s~t, . ~' ~-Gu n.lc. ~{-(~,; 5 w 0 c~~ !o-c. P ~ 0 1 c~~ a. ~ o ~. N, ru.~ --4-o a-d.~~.cy~ ~ m~n-e.. a~ ~-~, W trig-1.~- . o~.~ 5 0 ~t.~ ~ ~a.-~• ~! ~-u.. c.ov~ s i d-a.~. as f G~ -~-~..c U S , `Po s ~. 'S e.Y ~ i ur -E-~ +~.m~t~. --~4.~.a.. *p o 5-i- b c?~G t oG~~-d_. av., P E ~.~.. M.~ c•~ [d~.,~. /~t.GQ,t_ ~-~1 ~ ~ to i ~La.d ~~,p t~ •-~t3 5 I ~5 ~L~r.~w ~ f •-~ ~~.e ~-f- ti i r ~ d,YVp ~/c~c.. P(c.o~. ~ ~ o c ~s~ ~ I~ v-ti Wit. ~~a~ .~t a~i - ~ a.w1. v,,. ~~wv v rrf unc,~,s~~ hw~- ..~ ~ ~u1d. h-c s ~ .. ~ ~ "~ ~ 1 ~3~ • ~t~. -~} Y1'~-c.- '~ a'S 1 Ti m-~. ~ b h~~~ ~j A,-v~_'}l~ --~ ~J ( i .~- ~ S --{'i ,~. ~ cam' . j~~ ~. ' 1,~--r k-~--~c.. -fi t~ t-~.~2.~-..~ ~,S-o-~-.. -~ o..~ts.r-P,(.. ~~. bo ~.~.oC..-~r-e-~ ~-k:'~, { ~~d, rj•-ems,,, c~.,t.~ ~ c~^Q(. ~~. ~.~ ~ ~ .~P ~.o ~-f- f ~-~.,'s l.~a~-~. luwd.¢-~• ~o,~. w rte-r~. ~c ~' u~ ~ ~ Gw.~-a-~. cam. ~-C lJ ~ir~- °/`~ ~~•, ~~ ~~J ~~ MEMORANDUM February 3, 1999 TO: David Thompson, City Manager FROM: Bob Kosoy, Director of Public Works '"~"~~~ SUBJECT: Drainage Problem at 1898 Selva Marina Drive On Monday, February 1, 1999, after a morning rain, you and I met Mr. & Mrs. Friedemann at their home at 1898 Selva Marina Drive. We toured the property with Mr. Friedemann and reviewed the drainage problems at his home and at 1904 Selva Marina Drive. At this meeting he was informed that we would be reviewing City drainage maps to determine ownership and location of existing drainage paths and structures. . On Tuesday, February 2"d ,Jim Deming and I located manhole #4 behind inlet #1 on Sevilla Blvd. West This manhole was covered by approximately one foot of topsoil and sod. We confirmed that the pipe from inlet #1 was not making an abrupt turn, but went into this manhole and then an 18" concrete pipe continued behind lots 1-4 to the wetlands. We did not uncover manhole #2 because this was covered by over 2' of mulch and topsoil as confirmed by a probing rod. We confirmed that ownership of this drainage system belongs to the Sevilla Gardens Homeowners' Association, Inc. as filed in Volume 6617, Page 2287 of the Official Records. In addition, minutes of the June 26, 1989 commission meeting confirm that the City Commission accepted water and sewer improvements in Sevilla Gardens for maintenance. It is recommended that the lids to manholes #1 and #2 be converted to catch basin style covers, and that another catch basin be installed between lots 3 and 4 to accept drainage between the lots. We will be happy to work with the Homeowners' Association and residents to recommend contractors and discuss the work needed to improve the drainage problem. ' ~ 1 ~ 1 • ~ ~ . / ~ l (904) 630-1377 OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION ;i~~~N~A February 11,1999 12:00 P.M. City Hall @ St. James Suite 425, Conference Room A (5) JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32202 This meeting is open to the public and anyone interested is welcome to attend. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Stephen Durden, Chairman William Allen Ed Austin Bill Brinton James Bloomer, excused Ronald Deckard Bruce Glassman John Guns Mary Phelan, excused ~.o4~C~o~'~ r~ c`3 •~~~~~ Valveta Turner Richard Warfel Paula Weatherby William Weston ,Mike Winter Jon Yost Neill McArthur, Jr., Assistant General Counsel John J. Jackson, Research Staff Mary Robbins, Council Assistant I. Discuss proposal to eliminate or expand Urban Service District-One II Consider a uniform tax rate for all the Urban Service Districts (City ofJacksonville, Beaches, & Baldwin) Other items may be added to the agenda at the discretion of the Chair. • w .. ~ ' ~ Dowling ConsEruct~ion Com any 24I Atlantic Blvd., Suit 5F3 Neptune Beae~h, FL 3 266 (9 4) 246-1 33 Fax (9 ~ 4) 247- 147 12 February, 1999 Don Ford • City of Atlantic $each Re: Notice of Commencement of Construction Dear Don, As you know we are commencing construction of the J,ifeguard Tov neat week. The safety fence is Ueing installed today by a national c have contracted for this purpose. the pilings ai•e going in next wee construction will continue until eoxnpletion bar any ttt~forescest circ Due to the delay from the change orders, we are starting later than originally planned, but w•e will make every effort to complete this pI our preliminary estimate. Pete and I will prepare a consti-izctiotl scr have it to you next vsreek. I assume yott will heed the building for th sometime in May or June. When does tk~eir season start? Attached are copies of letters sent out today to the nearest homeow Payne and the manager of the Sea 1lxrtle Inn, Rene Schitg, as Svc di our meeting back in November. If there is anything we have overloc let us know. Sincerely, • Cindy Corey r............ Cc. avid Tho Bob Kosoy, City of Atlantic Beach Attachrnents HEVWOOD DOWLING 9042493502 r Buildi g np~ny e and instanc s. •c had ect witl in yule an 1 Lifcgua ds ;r, Ch cs sussed i ed, plc -•e P.0 (n~ r i' i P • ~ , ~ :, CITY OF~ r~'~,°cuttic ~'eacl - ~~vct,'da (S) 1200 SANDPIPER LANE ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233-4381 TELEPHOr'E (904) ?~7-5834 FA7- (904j 247-5843 MEMORANDtTI~~I February 16, 1999 TO: DAVID THOMPSON CITY MANAGER FROM: BOB KOSOY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR RE: PROJECT STATUS REPORT Attached is the updated status report on Public Works projects recently completed or currently underway. If }you have questions on any of these projects, please call. RSK:dk ~' ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ • • ~ • i l ~ 1 t C ~c ~'"' -. 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Cn ~ C .C ~ ~ e ~ ~ ~ =: ~ o•~ w ~_ N w ~_ N N N ~c ~"+.~ N w ~ oea C.q V •C ~ X X "3 =3 3 3 ~~3 =3 ' ~w ° ~ ~3 3 v~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ a oo•~ 3U~ v~ ~7 _~~ ~~~ o 3 o~ 3:a :~ '~u '~u u u ~~u ~u .;emu ~ ~u n cn ^ cn ^ o. x ^ cn ~ W ~ ^ a a ~ u~i u~ ~ w u na3 u~ ~i u~3 a uat ~ .-.w ee ,-.w ee w ~ w e .~.~.w ems. .~.w ee .~.,-.w ewe .-. e .•.w . e ~. w _~ ~ ~ ~, ~ U N O C C O C ~ ~ ~ ~ ..a ~ a _ O Ca O .O •ia • c3 ~ N ~ C ~ ~ cLd . a0i _~ S ~ C~ H ~y z ~ 5 , • • ~ ~ U b u ~ r,~ •^ ~ ~ ~ ~ [ ~ 3A ~~ ~' ~ `-° ~ ~ ~ 3 3 ~'~ ~, ; o ~ .. > ~ R <U 3~ A a Ua tea., caw az av~ ¢~ vi .d r oo aC ° .-. C~" • . ~_ ~a, ~ t ). r • February 9, 1999 MEMORANDUM To: David Thompson Acting City Manager 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 From: The Residents of Pine Street We are sending you this information with the expectation that you will be able to help us. The enclosed pictures and petition really speak for themselves. Each citizen on this street had only one reaction when - asked for their signature on the petition: "It's about time !!!!" The following three persons aze tivilling to act as representatives of the group to work ~i~th you in finding a solution to our continuing problem. Nick Pappas 281 Pine Street 247-0647 Dorothy Hamm 238 Pine Street 249-4201 Beverly Duguid 221 Pine Street 246-4177 We look forwazd to hearing from you in the very near future. (9l t t h. ~ • ` Cq/] f Petition for Action to Improve Drainage on the entire length of Pine Street ,Atlantic Beach; We, the undersigned residents of Pine Street, petition the City of Atlantic Beach to address the significant drainage problems we have endured for nearly two decades. These were not addressed by the original Salt Air improvements and arc not part of the Core City Project as planned, Vt'hercas the residents of Magnolia and Poinsettia have seen vast improvements to their property when there is significant rainfall as a result of the Salt Air improvement project ,the residents of Pine Street now find we are in no better and in many instances in worse condition than formerly. We find that after almost every rain, we are left with deep puddles of standing water at the end of our drives. We understand ihat a petition was presented to the City and that the City has agreed to address the drainage problems by adding curbs and gutters as well as repairing driveways on a portion of Pine Street (between Sturdivant Street and David Street). We, the undersigned, think it would only be technically and financially reasonable to address the problems which exist the entire length of Pine Street, from Sturdivant Street to Howell Park, atone time. Signature Street Address ZLS' P~,~,~' Sr: -Z c ; /~ ~ ,vL-" S i z ~o ~,.~E- sr Z~S ~~ n e ~ ~t „_ 30 / ~.~...~. ST. ~4..~~`G~'". ~~ P~~ f L~l ~ ~-• _ a~5 ~ ~rtr- ~~y~~~ o~a4 ~~Mc ~7r~'eGf ~.. ?~+' ~ i ~ y.. a f Petition for•Action to Improve Drainage on the entire length of Pine . Street ,Atlantic Beach: We, the undersigned residents of Pine Street. petition the City of Atlantic Beach to address flit significant drainage problems we have endured for nearly two decades. These were not addressed by the original Salt Air improvements and arc not part of the Core City Project as planned. Whereas the residents of Magnolia and Poinsettia have seen last improvements to their property when there is significant rainfall as a result of the Salt Air improvement project .the residents of Pine Street now find we are in no better and in many instances in worse condition than formerly. We find that after almost every rain, we arc left with deep puddles of standing water at the end of our drives. We understand that a petition was presented to the City and that the City has agreed to address the drainage problems by adding curbs and gutters as well as repairing driveways on a portion of Pine Street (between Sturdivant Street and David St:eet). Wc, the un: ersigncd, thin]: it zvo-~ld only be technically and financially reasonable to address the problems which exist the entire length of Pine Strcct, from Sturdivant Street to Howell Park, at one time. ~ • Signature Street Address ""! . ~~ .2 73 N ~ SY. 2 4 7 Aitrti s T ,,e~,~.- ,~ ;w 1 t~3 f~ ~.v ,~- .zar P.~p S~f•_ C 9) ' , a~i~~~F:v:.~ .~,J. (./~',~~~,~ tip"' •i ~ •~-fL: ~.I ~r ir,~j~ ~-'~j~\.rj. • :tip ;: G>". 1 a ~~. , ~ ~ 's ~ f, j r~ 'i t .a. :, ~j ~ ~ .' • .- .~ aj t• ~I l~ .~ i 1 Y 1~,i ~, I 'F ( ` AY i~1+~~~~ 1 ~'7 f 1~ (~' .~ S~ •ri~ ~f:R''1~4~~ . .. Y' •: ~ ~Y'4 3 i' .i.. is ;v . . ~'Y. i'j .? JT - L. sir'' ~ c;Y ~` .7+J'ta'f i ~ i X 4. " I~t :tea ~'` { ~: ~ Sys 2z .: ~'~~~! ~ t ':R X311 I,N~ ~ ~~~'-u:,~ ~ 1 s' N ~ ~~ f f~~i~~, r~ ~ Z`~~w '. ' l7. rr~~? ~;'t.. a.. i,'.. __. ...4~ .'.~~.>'i`'•~ 'sy~.\`7/1'r.,~w-'7_" ~.(4„ ~.tj _,y~ !~ `ti~i I~+YrC'ff~'<, _ J .•~~~~l.=t:~•.~,y`1~'~E~N-~~'w'1'`?~#ly~„~~•~*t` f` }i,r ` `J. ~~zty~~.. T..~l~•~~~ _ J `" '`~•~~. ~.f if ~•P.r'~$~~}'-;Y~2r~°.,+YJ~ J ~' C'rc~ t ~. .. r l:.r ..~..k.-7 ~,{ 'tai • :.+ 1 ~ : ~::~.~'.J .~, .1' ~/~~ .1 ~ .7 :'•.T-lei y j'a': ~~ ,,,; _ ,~ ,,,.~,...;s .,. .. ~ :tA~ "~ r r ti : ~~-~ EKE' '~ ewe ~ -~ ,• Ja ;,.~ 4~• . Y• ~ P` :, ,, +_ 1• s t ~, ALAN JENSEN ATTY 89? P01 Attorney at Law 935 North Third Street Yost OtYice $os 30457 Jacksonville Beacb, Florida 322.10-4457 Telephone (904) ?.i6-2500 FEB 1?'99 14:09 ~~~~ Facsim~e (904) ?st6-9960 FAX MEMORANDUM DATE: February 17, 1999 Time: '~ /fi. TO: Mr. David E. Thompson, Acting City Manager COMPANY: FAX NUMBER: NUMBED OF P.A.GFS: FROM: CLIENTlMATTER NO.: David: City of Atlantic Beach (904) 247-5805 2 (including cover sheet) ALAN C. 7EN'SfiN, ESQ. Tattoo and Body Piercing Business MESSAGE In response to your Memo of February 9, 1999, regazding the above matter, I will answer the basic questions from the Commissioners, as,follows: 1. tiVhat factors can the Commissioners consider in maldn~ a determination? Are they restricted to specific considerations or can they simply deny tlie regquest? The Commissioners can consider all applicable factors in malting their determin- ation, including zoning, compliance with other city, state and federal laws, and the like, if alI criteria is met the applicant, I believe the Commission would have to approve the request. There must be a reasonable basis £or any denial. 2, hn 'Re.,~~.~gq~,~ed by Fla Statute to be under the general Supervision of a doctor, What does thus. mean? Do they have to have a doctor on staff Neazby? On call? 'This matter has been addressed by Florida appeals courts. The Third District Court of Appeal in Ripe to v. Zuelch, 395 So.2d 1231 (FIa 3rd DCA 1981), held that in the statute the words "under the d'ucction" require the supervising doctor or dentist to have personal contact with the customer who is to receive the ~~ ~F~,.'a ' ~~ ~ ~ ALAN JENSEN ATTY t39? P02 FEB 1?' 99 .14: 10 ~ ~~~ ( tattoo and to determine that application of the tattoo will not be hazmful to the health of the customer, and it is also required that the supervising doctor or dentist be personally present during application of the tattoo ensure that the application is done in a sanitary manner. . The First District Court of Appeal, in which district we are located, has ao eed with the intcrpretadon of the language of the statute governing tattooing in the ' erato case in Stanford ~. State, 415 So.2d 879 {Fla 1st DCA 1982). Again, in ~kerman v Cit~of Fort Lauderdale, 423 So.2d 925 (Fla 4th DCA 1982), it was held that the statute which prohibits tattooing except by a person licensed to practice medicine or denfistry or a person under his direction must be construed as requiring that a physician or dentist be in actual attendance during tattooing operation. I researched the above cases on Westlaw today and it appears that all of the cases aze still good law and there have been no cases since that time which change the position of the appeals courts cited. t Zf you need any further information in this reaazd, please let me know. Alan 1'he information contained in this facsimile message is attorney privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. 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