City Seal

AGENDA
FERNANDINA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
204 ASH STREET
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION

Invocation by Reverend Bernard Thompson of the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.
PROCLAMATIONS

 

4.1.
PROCLAMATION – NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY & MONTH

PROCLAMATION – NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY & MONTH 
Recognizing the month of November 2014 as Native American Heritage Month and November 28, 2014, as Native American Heritage Day. Ms. Cara Curtin, Chairwoman of the American Indians Committee will be present to accept the Proclamation.

Documents: Proclamation Native American Heritage Month.pdf
4.2.
PROCLAMATION – PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

PROCLAMATION – PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - Recognizes the month of November 2014 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Ms. Alison Strother, Volunteer, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will be present to accept the Proclamation.

Documents: Proclamation Proclamation Pancreatic Cancer.pdf
4.3.
PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH MONTH

PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH MONTH - Recognizes October 2014 as National Chiropractic Health Month. Dr. Mark Brown, Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, will be present to accept the Proclamation.

Documents: Proclamation National Chiropractic Health Month.pdf
5.
CONSENT AGENDA
5.1.
FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT – BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS

FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT – BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS – RESOLUTION 2014-147 APPROVING A FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS FOR THEIR USE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY TO CONDUCT A COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVING DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITY; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the Facilities Use Agreement with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems for a commercial truck driving demonstration activity on April 12-13, 2015.
Documents: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Facility Use Agreement.pdf
5.2.
ADDITIONAL SEWER AND REFUSE EXEMPTIONS FOR FY 2014/201

ADDITIONAL SEWER AND REFUSE EXEMPTIONS FOR FY 2014/2015 – RESOLUTION 2014-148 APPROVING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FOR CITY SEWER AND REFUSE EXEMPTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves one (1) additional application for exemption of payment for City Sewer and Refuse costs for the months of November 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015.

Documents: Additional Sewer and Refuse Exemption for FY 2014 2015.pdf
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7.
RESOLUTIONS
7.1.
AMENDING RESOLUTION 2010-140 - ARTS AND CULTURE NASSAU MEMBERSHIP

AMENDING RESOLUTION 2010-140 - ARTS AND CULTURE NASSAU MEMBERSHIP – RESOLUTION 2014-149 AMENDING RESOLUTION 2010-140 PERTAINING TO ARTS AND CULTURE NASSAU BY AMENDING THE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED AND NUMBER OF MEMBERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Amends Resolution 2010-140 as it pertains to the membership of Arts and Culture Nassau.
Documents: Arts and Culture Membership.pdf
7.2.
AWARD OF BID #14-22 - GREENOVATIVE DESIGN & ENGINEERING, LLC

AWARD OF BID #14-22 - GREENOVATIVE DESIGN & ENGINEERING, LLC – RESOLUTION 2014-150 AWARDING BID #14-22 TO GREENOVATIVE DESIGN & ENGINEERING, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF 400 MONOCRYSTALLINE SOLAR PANELS TO BE INSTALLED AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Awards Bid #14-22 to Greenovative Design & Engineering, LLC for the purchase of 400 Monocrystalline Solar Modules/panels for the total amount of $96,352.00.

Documents: Bid Award to Greenovative Design and Engineering for Monocrystalline Solar Panels.pdf
7.3.
VEHICLE USE POLICY AMENDMENTS

VEHICLE USE POLICY AMENDMENTS - RESOLUTION 2014-151 APPROVES AMENDMENTS TO THE VEHICLE USE POLICY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves amendments to the Vehicle Use Policy.

Documents: Vehicle Use Policy Amendments.pdf
7.4.
VEHICLE PURCHASES – VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

VEHICLE PURCHASES – VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS – RESOLUTION 2014-152 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) VEHICLES FOR THE CITY FLEET THROUGH THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION VEHICLE BID AWARD; PROVIDING FOR EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Approves the purchase of five (5) vehicles for the City fleet through the Florida Sheriff’s Association Vehicle Bid Award #14-22-0904.  

Documents: Vehicle Purchases for Various Departments.pdf
7.5.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL – EGANS LANDING

FINAL PLAT APPROVAL – EGANS LANDING – RESOLUTION 2014-153 APPROVING A FINAL PLAT, PAB 2014-14 TITLED “EGANS LANDING PHASE 2- BLOCK B”; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Accepts and approves the plat titled “Egans Landing Phase 2- Block B” as a final plat.
Documents: Final Plat for Egans Landing Phase 2 Block B.pdf
7.6.
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION & WATER/SEWER SERVICES AGREEMENT – SIMMONS ROAD

VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION & WATER/SEWER SERVICES AGREEMENT – SIMMONS ROAD – RESOLUTION 2014-154 APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF WATER SERVICES OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS; ACCEPTING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION FOR ONE (1) PARCEL TOTALING 4.3 ACRES LOCATED AT SIMMONS ROAD; PROVIDING FOR EXECUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Authorizes the extension of water and sanitary sewer services to Simmons Road and approves the Voluntary Annexation Petition.
Documents: Voluntary Annexation Simmons Road.pdf
8.
ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
8.1.
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION – 1505 SOUTH 14TH STREET

VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION – 1505 SOUTH 14TH STREET – ORDINANCE 2014-31 ANNEXING 1.30 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 1505 S. 14TH STREET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Annexes 1.30 acres located at 1505 South 14th Street.

Documents: Voluntary Annexation Ord 2014-31.pdf
8.2.
FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT – 1505 SOUTH 14TH STREET

FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT – 1505 SOUTH 14TH STREET – ORDINANCE 2014-32 CHANGING THE NASSAU COUNTY FUTURE LAND USE MAP TO ASSIGN A CITY FUTURE LAND USE MAP CATEGORY OF GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC), FOR A PARCEL TOTALING 1.30 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 1505 S. 14TH STREET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Assigns a Future Land Use Map Designation of General Commercial (GC) to 1.30 acres located at 1505 South 14th Street.

Documents: Future Land Use Map Ord 2014-32.pdf
8.3.
ZONING CHANGE – 1505 SOUTH 14TH STREET

ZONING CHANGE – 1505 SOUTH 14TH STREET – ORDINANCE 2014-33 CHANGING THE NASSAU COUNTY ZONING MAP TO ASSIGN A CITY ZONING MAP CATEGORY OF C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL, FOR A PARCEL TOTALING 1.30 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 1505 S. 14TH STREET; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Synopsis: Assigns a Zoning Category of C-2 General Commercial to 1.30 acres located at 1505 South 14th Street.

Documents: Zoning Change Ord 2014-33.pdf
9.
BOARD APPOINTMENT
9.1.
CODE ENFORCEMENT & APPEALS BOARD

CODE ENFORCEMENT & APPEALS BOARD – 1 appointment.



Documents: Code Enforcement Board Appointment.pdf
9.2.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COUNCIL

HISTORIC DISTRICT COUNCIL – 1 appointment.

Documents: Historic District Council Board Appointment.pdf
9.3.
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE – 1 appointment.

Documents: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Appointment.pdf
10.
DISCUSSION-DIRECTION-ACTION ITEM
10.1.
QUESTIONS REGARDING EXTERIOR LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS

QUESTIONS REGARDING EXTERIOR LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS – This item is brought to the City Commission in order for them to determine whether to proceed with any proposed exterior improvements at the Fernandina Beach Library.

Documents: Questons regarding exterior Library improvements.pdf
11.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
12.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
13.
CITY CLERK REPORTS
14.
MAYOR/COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
15.
ADJOURNMENT

  • Quasi-Judicial - DENOTES THAT THE ITEM MUST BE CONDUCTED AS A QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHED PROCEDURE AND FLORIDA STATUTES. 
  • A THREE (3) MINUTE TIME LIMIT MAY BE IMPOSED FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA. A “REQUEST TO SPEAK” FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTER AT THE DOOR AND SHOULD BE FILLED OUT AND GIVEN TO THE CITY CLERK AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING. 
  • DISCUSSION – DIRECTION - ACTIONS ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COMMISSION BY EITHER MOTION AND VOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER, OR BY A CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COMMISSION. 
  • PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 95-32, IF AN ITEM IS NOT ON THE AGENDA IT REQUIRES A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION DECLARING THE ITEM AN EMERGENCY BEFORE ACTION CAN BE TAKEN.
  • ANY PERSON WISHING TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS MADE.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate should contact the City Clerk at (904) 310-3115 or TTY/TDD 711 (for the hearing or speech impaired).