Special & Workshop City Council Meeting (2024-11-18)

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 1

MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024, 6:00 P.M. NEPTUNE BEACH CITY HALL 116 FIRST STREET NEPTUNE BEACH, FLORIDA 32266

Pursuant to proper notice, a Special City Council Meeting of the City Council of the City of Neptune Beach was held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at Neptune Beach City Hall, 116 First Street, Neptune Beach, Florida 32266.

Attendance: IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Elaine Brown Vice Mayor Kerry Chin Councilor Lauren Key Councilor Nia Livingston Councilor Josh Messinger (via CMT)

STAFF: City Manager Richard Pike City Attorney Paul Waters Police Commander Liam Toal Chief Financial Officer Jaime Hernandez Public Works Director Deryle Calhoun Parks and Sustainability Director Colin Moore City Clerk Catherine Ponson

Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge: Mayor Brown called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Vice Mayor Chin led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Ord. No. 2024-09, Public Safety, Health, Welfare: Ordinance No. 2024-09, Second Read and Public Hearing. An Ordinance of The City of Neptune Beach, Florida Regarding the Protection of the Public Health, Safety, and Welfare by Eliminating Hazardous Conditions, Creating Chapter 27-127; Article III; Section 27-127, Which Prohibits Approval of Certain Development And Building Permits On Properties Where Certain Conditions Exist, and Amending Chapter 28; Article II; Section 28-4, by Amending the Definition of Nuisance; Providing for Codification, Conflicts, Severability, and Providing an Effective Date

Public Hearing: Mayor Brown opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, the public hearing was closed.

Made by Chin, seconded by Key.

MOTION: TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2024-09 AT SECOND READ

Roll Call Vote: Ayes: 5-Key, Livingston, Messinger, Chin, and Brown Noes: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Adjournment: There being no further business, the Special Meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

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[Signature] Elaine Brown, Mayor

ATTEST: [Signature] Catherine Ponson, CMC City Clerk

Approved: 12-02-2024

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024 WORKSHOP COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 1

MINUTES WORKSHOP CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024, 6:02 P.M. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SPECIAL MEETING NEPTUNE BEACH CITY HALL 116 FIRST STREET NEPTUNE BEACH, FLORIDA 32266

Pursuant to proper notice, a Workshop City Council Meeting of the City Council of the City of Neptune Beach was held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 6:02 p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, 116 First Street, Neptune Beach, Florida, 32266

Attendance: IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Elaine Brown Vice Mayor Kerry Chin Councilor Lauren Key Councilor Nia Livingston Councilor Josh Messinger (via CMT)

STAFF: City Manager Richard Pike City Attorney Paul Waters Chief Financial Officer Jaime Hernandez Police Commander Liam Toal Public Works Director Deryle Calhoun Parks and Sustainability Director Colin Moore City Clerk Catherine Ponson

Call to Order/Roll Call: Mayor Brown called the workshop meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Public Comments: Caitlin Baiata and Emily McAvity, Neptune Beach Elementary PTA, stated they are preparing to kick off a fundraiser campaign to replace the Neptune Beach Elementary School Track. The track is in dire need of repair after numerous injuries due to students, faculty and members of the public. There will be a Neptune Beach Manatee 5K on February 22, 2025. Proceeds will be used to rebuild the track. They are seeking sponsorships.

Vice Mayor Chin stated his support for this project and has already begun assisting by securing the parking lot for the staging area the day of the event and formatted a flyer to be included in the water bills.

Ms. McAvity reported the flyer has a QR code that links directly to a website, https://nbe.givebacks.com.

Councilor Key pointed out that this is also City park. The playground is considered a City park and essentially is an asset and she hopes we can have discussion about what the City can contribute as it is available for the City to use. It is an appropriate use of City funds. She would like it to be discussed at the next Council meeting to see what can be done. She added that COJ Councilman Rory Diamond has committed funds for the project.

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Councilor Livingston stated her support and would share any information her social media.

Councilor Messinger commented that we should look at grant opportunities for this. We would not want to miss out on opportunities for matching funds.

Parks and Sustainability Director Colin Moore reported a grant application had already been submitted and they just needed more information on the construction. There is a significant potential contribution lined up.

ISSUE DEVELOPMENT

Myra, Margaret and South Street Drainage: Public Works Director Deryle Calhoun reminded Council they approved the Stormwater Strategic Plan last year. Portions of Myra, Margaret and South Streets were identified as designs that could be completed quickly and solve some of the flooding issues. He pointed out that this neighborhood was built without storm pipes. He stated that it used to have swales that been filled in over they years

He explained that the area is very flat. He presented diagrams showing where storm inlets would be installed. There would be paving as part of this project. He also stated that this would not solve groundwater issues. This is for the surface water. The project would be $1.5 million. Half of this project has been budgeted in FY 25 and the other half would be in FY26.

Mr. Calhoun stated that the residents would be notified of the upcoming work being done.

3rd Street Road Repair: Mr. Calhoun gave an update on the 3rd Street road repair northbound at Myrtle Street. There had been a leak and a significant dip was present. A permit from FDOT was obtained and the work completed