12-08-97MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC
BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD IN CITY HALL, tsUO SEMINOL]
ROAD, AT 7:15 PM ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1997
PRESENT: Suzanne Shaughnessy, Mayor
Richazd Beaver
Mike Bomo
John Meserve
Theo Mitchelson, Commissioners
AND: James Jazboe, City Manager
Alan C. Jensen, City Attorney
Maureen King, City Clerk
given by Reverend James Halstead of Sunrise Community Church followed h
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Shaughnessy took Item 3A out of sequence due to the lazge number of
citizens in attendance concerning this item.
3. Unfinished Business:
A. Howell Park Review Committee report and action, if required
(Commissioner Bomo)
Commissioner Bomo, Chairman of the Howell Pazk Review Committee,
thanked the Committee Members and then presented the final report of the
Committee outlining their recommendations for the project. (The report and
Attachments aze attached and made part of this official record as Attachment
A).
Mayor Shaughnessy thanked Commissioner Bomo for the report and stated a
workshop would be scheduled and the public is welcome to come, but will
not participate in the discussions at that time. Mayor Shaughnessy further
stated one or two public hearings would be scheduled afrer the workshop to
receive public input.
Commissioner Bomo asked that the Howell Park Review Committee be
dissolved, and Mayor Shaughnessy stated she would like to leave the
committee in place until afrer the workshop meeting.
Mayor Shaughnessy then opened the floor to receive public comments.
The following citizens expressed their concerns:
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Gail Gray of 373 12th Street urged the Commission to concentrate on the
problem properties within the project and stressed the urgency for getting the
project underway.
Betty Eilers of 369-371 3rd Street stated that she has had problems with
flooding and sewage overflow and has had ankle deep water in her home on
five different occasions during the past few years.
Nelson Sieber of 366 10th Street stated he wanted action soon, or a tax
reduction due to the damage to his home over the past thirteen years.
Barbara Pullem of 339 10th Street presented pictures of her flooded prope
and asked that something be done soon.
Cam Brown of 1570 Park Terrace West asked that the same consideration
given Johansen Park that has been given Howell Park.
Steve Foreaker of 387 6th Street inquired as to who would make the
estimate of costs for the proposed solutions. Mr. Foreaker believed another
engineer was needed to review the costs and commented the "Treatment Train'
approach to the drainage problems might be implemented more quickly than
the proposed major project.
Alan Potter of 374 2nd Street stated he believed the first priority for the
project should be 11th and 12th Streets, the second priority Atlantic Boulevaz
to Sherry Drive, and third priority 1st - 8th Streets.
Jane Wytzka of 352 2nd Street believed drainage has been neglected becaus
of park issues.
Margaret Morton of 490 Sherry Drive stated she was glad people have take
time to work to save the trees in the park.
Pete Dowling of 113 4th Street questioned the number of trees to be removed
and stated he believed the figure was more like 800, not the 130 reported. He
further stated he was disappointed in that England, Thims, and Miller (ETM)
did not attend meetings and provide information on their own to the
Committee.
Hugh Mathews of ETM stated they did not attend the meetings because it was
felt their presence would hamper the work of the Committee. However, it w
pointed out ETM had attended when requested.
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Stephen Kuti of 1132 Linkside Drive commended Commissioner Borno and
the Committee for their work, and agreed with the Treatment Train approach t
the drainage problems. Mr. Kuti further stated he felt Howell Pazk should
not be the water storage area for the whole city, and the Commission should
now look at the whole picture, not just the core city. Mr. Kuti agreed the
problem areas should be done first.
Phil Ghiotto of 1528 Park Terrace West stated the ETM plan was a good
plan and with minor modifications, such as capping the wells and utilizing th
open space in Howell Pazk for retention, more trees could be saved. Mr.
Ghiotto felt street swales and reverse crowned streets would not work due to
the high maintenance problem involved and stated curb and gutters were
needed. He believed the city should get on with the project as designed by
ETM.
Fred Kerber of 3751st Street stated he believed ETM did a poor job in
presenting alternatives and expressed concern that the current plan only
provides for a two year storm. Mr. Kerber also stated that costs for the
alternatives were a concern and inquired as to who will address them.
There were no more citizen comments.
Commissioner Beaver stated he looked forwazd to a workshop. No consensus
could be reached as to when to hold the workshop, and the Commissioners
were directed to contact City Clerk King to set a date for the workshop.
At this point Item I was heard and the regular order of business taken up.
], 9,pproval of the minutes of the Rrvular Meeting held
November 24. 1997.
Motion: Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting held
November 24, 1997.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. Recognition of Visitors:
None.
3. Unfinished Business:
A. Howell Park Review Committee report and action, if required
(Commissioner Borno)
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This item was taken out of sequence and heazd first on the agenda. (See Page
1).
4. Consent Agenda:
A. Acknowledge receipt of monthly reports: New Occupational
Licenses, and Reports from Building, Code Enforcement, Firi
and Recreation Departments
The Consent Agenda items were received and acknowledged as
presented.
5. Action on Resolutions:
None.
6. Action on Ordinances:
None.
New Business:
A. Public Hearing and action on an application for a Use by Eaceptio;
tiled by Jeff B. Moneyhun to operate a custom cabinet shop at 1201
Mayport Road, Unit 2, zoned Commercial General (City Manager;
Motion: Approve Use by Eaception filed by Jeff B. Moneyhun to
operate a custom cabinet shop at 1200 Mayport Road, Unit 2,
zoned Commercial General as recommended by the Community
Development Board and Staff. (The Staff Report from Community
Development Director George Worley dated December 2, 1997, is
attached and made part of this official record as Attachment B).
Mayor Shaughnessy opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director Worley explained the request, and since no
one spoke concerning the request the public hearing was declared closed.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
B. Action on a request from Beaches Habitat to waive liens on
property at 91 Donner Rosd, also described as Part of Govt. Lot 2,
Donners Replat (RE#172039-0000) (City Manager)
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Motion: Waive liens on property at 91 Donner Road, also
described as Part of Govt. Lot 2, Donners Replat (REtt172039-
0000) based on the request by Beaches Habitat and donation of
said property by the current owner to Beaches Habitat.
Commissioner Meserve stated he believed it would be a good use of the
property and would get it back on the tax rolls.
Mayor Shaughnessy also favored the request and stated she believed owner
occupied property was better maintained.
Former Mayor Bill Gulliford, representing Beaches Habitat, stated this was his
last month to serve as President of the organization, and presented the city a
plaque recognizing their on-going support of Beaches Habitat. Former Mayor
Gulliford informed the Commission that Habitat built their first home on
Francis Avenue five years ago and had just completed theirtwenty-fifth home.
Former Mayor Gulliford announced that Beaches Habitat had negotiated a dea
to acquire the Francis Cove Subdivision from the Donner Community
Development Corporation which will give them ten additional lots to develop.
There being no further comments, the motion carried unanimously.
C. Reject bids received for CDBG housiug rehabilitation at 65 Edgar
Street pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9798-5 (City
Manager)
Motion: Reject bids received for CDBG housing rehabilitation at
65 Edgar Street pursuant to the specifications of Bid No. 9798-5.
City Manager Jazboe explained that the home was damaged by a fire and
needed repairs in excess of the $20,000 per home limit set by the CDBG
contract, and referred to Community Development Director Worley's Staff
Report dated December 2, 1997, which is attached and made part of this
official record as Attachment C
Commissioner Borno inquired if the project would be rebid and Community
Development Director Worley stated the owner may be able to do some work
and the remainder could be bid out and completed next year.
There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
D. Authorize execution of agreements between the City of Atlantic
Beach and the following First Night Vendors: Shelby's Coffee
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Shoppe, Debi's Concessions and Tropical Sensations.
Motion: Waive bid requirements, approve the agreements and
authorize the City Manager to execute the following First Night
Vendor Agreements: Shelby's Coffee Shoppe -Shelby Hicks,
Debi's Concessions -Debi Gormley and Brian Mitchell and
Tropical Sensations -Gary D. Bollan.
There was no discussion and the motion carried unanimously.
E. Action on letter from Mayor John Delaney regarding an
application to have the St. Johns River named as an American
Heritage River (Mayor Shaughnessy)
Motion: Support Mayor John Delaney's efforts to have the St.
Johns River designated an American Heritage River.
Mayor Shaughnessy briefly explained the request.
There was no discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
F. Action on request to convey title of a parcel of land to Community
Presbyterian Church (City Manager)
Motion: Convey title of subject property to Community
Presbyterian Church, authorize City Attorney to draft the
appropriate document(s) to convey title, and authorize the Mayor
to execute said document(s).
City Manager Jarboe explained the request and stated the City would retain the
easement in the closed portion of David Street.
Commissioner Mitchelson inquired as to the church's plans for the property anl
asked if the school could use the property. He also asked if the City should
retain the land for drainage. City Manager Jarboe explained it was a very
small piece of property abutting property already closed by Ordinance 65-65-3
and was of little value except to the church.
Judge Hugh Carithers, Trustee of the Church, stated the property was close to
the Scout Hut and the church wanted the property to clear title. Judge
Carithers stated if the city wanted, the church would be willing to pay for the
property.
There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
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8. City Manager Reports and/or Correspondence:
Public Safety Department -New Police Officers
City Manager Jazbce fumed the floor over to Chief John Campbell who
introduced the following new Police Officers: James Tannous, Michael
Rolison and Daniel Watts. Following the introduction, photographs were take
of the new officers.
Public Safety Department -Mutual Aid/Memo of Understanding
City Manager Jazboe gave each Commissioner a copy of an old mutual aid
agreement with the City of Neptune Beach and a copy of a proposed
Memorandum of Understanding between the Atlantic Beach Fire/Rescue
Department and the Neptune Beach Public Safety Department and stated this
matter would be discussed at a future workshop.
Letter from Governor Lawton Chiles
City Manager Jazboe reported the City had received a letter from Governor
Lawton Chiles thanking the city for a donation on behalf of the Beaches
Council for Disabled Persons, Inc. to the Statewide Organ Tissue Donor
Education and Procurement Trust Fund. The framed letter will be displayed at
City Hall.
9. Reports and/or requests from City Commissioners, City Attorney
and City Clerk
City Attorney Alan Jensen
City Attorney Jensen reported that Bob Harvey of the U. S. Navy wished to
discuss water rates with the Commission and this matter would be scheduled
for a workshop after the first of the yeaz.
Commissioner Beaver
Commissioner Beaver commended the Atlantic Beach Fire Department for
their assistance in handling a recent fire in Neptune Beach.
Commissioner Mitchelson
Commissioner Mitchelson reported on a meeting of the Homeless Coalition
held on December 2nd and it was the consensus of those present that no
shelter would be built at the beach. Emphasis will be placed on training
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offering a "hand up, not a hand out".
Commissioner Meserve
Commissioner Meserve reported the next meeting of the Mayport Waterfronts
Partnership would take place in Mayport Presbyterian Hall at 9:00 a.m. on
Wednesda;, December 10, 1997.
Mayor Shaughnessy
Mayor Shaughnessy announced she would be attending the following events
during the month of December:
Northeast Florida League of Cities meeting on December ] 0, 1997.
Wonderwood Road public hearing on December 18, 1997 at 5:00 p.m.
in the old City Hall.
Open House for the new Jacksonville City Hall on Friday, December
12, 1997 at 5:30 p.m.
Grand Opening of the new Office Depot in Jacksonville Beach on
December 15, 1997.
An all day strategic planning session with the St. Johns River Water
Management District at the Prime Osborne Convention Center on
December ] 0, 1997 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
An advanced tour of the EOC headquarters in downtown Jacksonville.
There being no further discussion or btuiness to come before the Commission,
the meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
Suzanne Shaughnessy
Mayor!Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Maureen King, CMC
City Clerk
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