Minutes / 11-02-99MINUTES OF THE RETIRING COMMISSION OF ATLANTIC BEACH, HELD IN
CITY HALL, 800 SEMINOLE ROAD AT 8:00 P.M. ON NOVEMBER 2,1999
Present: Suzanne Shaughnessy, Mayor
- Rick Beaver
Mike Borno
John Meserve
Theo Mitchelson, Commissioners
And: Jim Hanson, City Manager
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney
Maureen King, City Clerk
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shaughnessy at 8:00 P.M. The Invocation was
offered by Mayor Shaughnessy followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting held October 25,1999.
Commissioner Mitchelson moved for approval of the minutes of the Regular Commission
Meeting of October 25, 1999. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Borno and
unanimously carried.
2. Recognition of Visitors
There was no recognition of visitors at this time.
3. Any Other Business
A. Authorize Expenditure of Funds to Enter Into a Contract Via the City of
Jacksonville, with ABBA Construction Company in the Amount of $64,670.87 for
Improvements to Ocean Boulevard from Ahern Street to First Street in Accordance
with Bid Alternate No. 3 of Town Center Bid No. CF-088-99 (Mayor Shaughnessy)
Mayor Shaughnessy moved to authorize the expenditure of funds to enter into a contract
via the City of Jacksonville,:with ABBA Construction Company in the amount of
$64,670.87 for improvements to Ocean Boulevard from Ahern Street to First Street in
accordance with Bid Alternate No. 3 of Town Center Bid No. CF-088-99. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Borno.
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Mayor Shaughnessy explained the request and felt construction should occur concurrently with
the Town Center improvements. It was pointed out that the improvements to Ocean Boulevard
would provide drainage and infrastructure improvements, as well as a unified look to the area.
Commissioner Borno concurred with the Mayor and stated that he felt the project would provide
a uniform look to the area at a fair price.
Commissioners Mitchelson and Beaver opposed the expenditure stating that unlike the extension
of the project south on First Street in Neptune Beach, which provided improvements to their
commercial area, this project provided improvements for a primarily residential area and the
adjacent Sea Turtle parking lot.
There being no further discussion, the motion failed by a two to three roll call vote with
Mayor Shaughnessy and Commissioner Borno voting aye and Commissioners Beaver,
Meserve and Mitchelson voting nay.
4. Reports and/or Comments from City Commissioners, City Manager, City Attorney
and City Clerk
Commissioner Mitchelson
Commissioner Mitchelson reported that he would be meeting with Media One representatives on
November 11, 1999 to discuss the city's use of the public access channel.
Mayor Shaughnessy
Mayor Shaughnessy spoke of her experiences serving as the Mayor and provided a list of
matters deferred or pending during her tenure. She hoped the new Commission would see the
projects to completion. The list is attached and made part of this official record as Attachment
A. The Mayor then listed the various organizations whose meetings she had attended on a
regular basis and indicated her desire that a representative from the city continue the practice.
Mayor Shaughnessy complimented the members of staff with whom she had worked and praised
the abilities of the dedicated members of the various Boards and Committees who gave their time
to the city.
The Mayor then provided the following three challenges to the Commission: (1) Coordinate a
Master Transportation Plan with the City of Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach for the three
Beaches Cities, (2) Complete review and adoption of a revised City Code of Ordinances and
work with the Community Development Board to assist with the review of the present code, and
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(3) rewrite the Comprehensive Plan utilizing language specific to our city which will provide a
blueprint for development and growth management unique to our city.
Mayor Shaughnessy then introduced her family and thanked them for their support and
sacrifices through the years.
There being no further business, Mayor Shaughnessy declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30
PM.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEW CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH
Present: John Meserve, Mayor-Elect
Rick Beaver
Mike Borno
Theo Mitchelson, Commissioners
Dezmond Waters, Commissioner-Elect
And: Jim Hanson, City Manager
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney
Maureen King, City Clerk
OATH OF OFFICE FOR SEATS 1, 2 AND 3.
The Oath of Office was administered by City Clerk King to Mike Borno (Commission Seat 3),
J. Dezmond Waters (Commission Seat 2), and John Meserve (Mayor-Commissioner Seat 1).
The signed Oaths of Office are attached and made part of this official record as Attachment B.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the new Commission was called to order by Mayor Meserve followed by an
Invocation given by Reverend Marvin Nash of the New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
Reverend James Stackhouse, former City of Jacksonville Council Member Don Davis, and
former City of Atlantic Beach Mayor Lyman Fletcher were recognized.
1. Presentations and Recognition of the Retiring Commission
Mayor Meserve presented in full, in writing Resolution 99-38 recognizing the service of Mayor
Suzanne Shaughnessy. Mayor Meserve presented the framed Resolution to the retiring Mayor.
Mayor Meserve also presented a plaque from Staff on which a gavel was mounted
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recognizing her years of service as Mayor.
2. Any Other Business
A. Discussion of Mayor Pro Tempore (Meserve)
Mayor Meserve stated that he would like to defer selection of the office of Mayor Pro Tempore
and Commission liaison appointments to the various boards and committees to the November 8,
1999 Commission Meeting. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to do so.
3. Comments from the Mayor and Commissioners
Commissioner Dezmond Waters
Commissioner Waters thanked those who supported him during the election and stated that it
was an honor to serve the citizens of Atlantic Beach again.
Commissioner Mike Borno
Commissioner Borno stated that he ran unopposed and also thanked those who supported
his re-election.
Mayor Meserve
Mayor Meserve thanked those who supported him during the election and briefly outlined his
mission for the City and pledged his commitment to continue to provide open, accessible
government to all the citizens of Atlantic Beach.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:15 PM.
John Meserve
Mayor/Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Maureen King, CMC
City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT A
NOVEMBER 2, 1999 COMMISSION MEETING _
Hanging Fire List: cta ~ ~-~'~ , f 9~9
Maintenance of non-conforming streets in Selva Marina
Pave Sherry Drive
10th Street Parking
Hazardous waste disposal or collection site for citizens
Sewer connection: policy on base fee requirement in AB city Cade
Lifeguard Station landscaping
Pervious surface ordinance
City contract for professional legal services
Landscape maintenance aggreement with Jacksonville and Neptune Beach
Revision of City Code
Review and revision of Comprehensive Plan
Purchase of land adjacent to Tide Views Park- authorized but stalled at
Legal dept. due to clouded title
Purchase of land near Dutton Island- follow up on David Thompson's memo of
June 17, 1999
Shade Tree planting along Seminole Road
Consensus and completion of Bu11 Park renovation
Possible sea turtle ordinance
Atlantic Blvd. median maintenance -Neptune Beach participation
Signage for fire trucks and Station identifying them as Atlantic Beach;
Mayor Delaney concurs with this. Chief Thompson follow-up?
Hanging Fire List - Pnge 2
Allayor Suzanne Shaughnessy
2 November 1999
Election da#e change -schedule referendum for charter change
_ Take action on recommendation of Animal Control Ordinance Corte. far
an unleashed dog run location
Possible acquisition of land adjacent to Danner Park
Pension Board eligibility change
Review and recommendations from the Community Development Board with
regard to a city-wide policy far outdoor dining; possible code changes
--AT ^ENT B _
-'NOVEMBER 2, 1999 COMMISSION MEETING
November 2, 1999
I solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution and will obey the laws of the United
States and of the State of Florida, that I will, in all respects, observe the provisions of the
Charter and Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach, and will faithfully discharge the
duties of the office of Mayor.
Oath of office administered by:
Maureen King
Certified l~Iruucipal erk
November 2, 1999
I solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution and will obey the laws of the United
States and of the State of Florida, that I will, in all respects, observe the provisions of the
Charter and Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach, and will faithfully discharge the
duties of the office of City Commissioner
LOUIS M. BORNO,
City Conuiussioner -Seat 3
Oath of office administered by:
Maureen King
Certified Municipal Cler
November 2, 1999
I solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution and will obey the laws of the United
States and of the State of Florida, that I will, in all respects, observe the provisions of the
Charter and Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach, and will faithfully discharge the
duties of the office of City Commissioner.
J.~'E~~~NIOND WATERS, III
~Ci Coinnussiouer -Seat 2
Oath of office administered by:
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Maureen King
Certified Mu-ucipal erk