Neptune Beach public meetings in 2021

City Council

At this special and regular meeting, the City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the final millage rate (Ordinance 2021-07) and the final budget for fiscal year 2022 (Ordinance 2021-08). They will also consider first readings of ordinances on emergency management, extending a moratorium on rental scooters, and amending the operating budget. Additionally, they will review a special exception for outdoor dining at 1455 Atlantic Blvd and approve supplemental agreements for stormwater and wastewater services.

• Ordinance 2021-07: Adopting final millage rate and levying ad valorem taxes for FY 2021-22
• Ordinance 2021-08: Adopting final budget and appropriating funds for FY 2021-22
• Ordinance 2021-14: Extending moratorium on commercial rental of electric scooters and micromobility devices
• Special exception SE21-04 for MNCW, LLC to add awning over outdoor dining at 1455 Atlantic Blvd
• Supplemental agreements with Jones Edmonds & Associates (stormwater study) and Dewberry|Hydro (WWTF consent order compliance)

The City Council readopted the final millage rate and budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Council also approved several infrastructure design contracts and extended a moratorium on commercial electric scooters.

• Readopted Ordinance No. 2021-07 (Final Millage Rate) (4-0)
• Readopted Ordinance No. 2021-08 (Final Budget) (4-0)
• Approved special exception SE 21-04 for awning at 1455 Atlantic Blvd (4-0)
• Moved Ordinance No. 2021-13 (Emergency Management) to second read (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-14 (E-scooter moratorium extension) on first read (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-15 (FY2022 Budget Amendment) on first read (4-0)
• Approved $259,817 supplemental agreement with Jones Edmonds for stormwater study (4-0)
• Approved $412,096 supplemental agreement with Dewberry|Hydro for WWTF compliance (4-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a special meeting and workshop. The special meeting includes a second reading and public hearing on a budget amendment for FY2022, a resolution honoring Officer Paul 'Eddie' Bounds, and consideration of a supplemental agreement for utility response plans. The workshop will discuss a proposed ordinance creating an emergency management article and a local option gas tax interlocal agreement.

• Resolution No. 2021-17 honoring Officer Paul 'Eddie' Bounds and declaring a namesake roadway
• Ordinance No. 2021-12, second read and public hearing, amending FY2022 operating budget
• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Jones Edmonds and Associates for utility response plans
• Proposed ordinance creating Article VIII, Emergency Management, in Chapter 2
• Local Option Gas Tax Interlocal Agreement

At a special meeting on Nov 15, 2021, the Neptune Beach City Council adopted Resolution 2021-17 dedicating Seagate Avenue from A1A to Penman Road as Officer Paul "Eddie" Bounds-Legacy Lane, and declared every June 3 as Eddie Bounds Day. The council also adopted Ordinance 2021-12 amending the FY22 budget on second read, approved a $41,964 supplemental agreement with Jones Edmonds and Associates for utility response plans, and approved $10,200 for Beaches Town Center holiday lighting. In a workshop immediately after, the council moved a proposed emergency management ordinance to first read on Dec 6, 2021, and approved a Local Option Gas Tax Interlocal Agreement.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-17 dedicating Seagate Avenue from A1A to Penman Road as Officer Paul "Eddie" Bounds-Legacy Lane (3-0)
• Declared every June 3 as Eddie Bounds Day in Neptune Beach
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-12 amending the FY22 budget on second read (4-0)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Jones Edmonds and Associates for utility response plans, $41,964 (4-0)
• Approved $10,200 for Beaches Town Center 2021 holiday lighting (4-0)
• Moved proposed emergency management ordinance to first read on Dec 6, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved Local Option Gas Tax Interlocal Agreement (4-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including the adoption of the 2021-2046 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and extensions of temporary moratoriums on certain development applications. They will also consider a special exception and development order for outdoor dining at Slider's Restaurant, and a first reading of an ordinance to amend the budget and one to align beach dog rules with Atlantic Beach.

• Ordinance 2021-03: Adopt 2021-2046 Comprehensive Land Use Plan (second read)
• Ordinance 2021-09: Extend moratorium on plats/replats in R-4 district (second read)
• Ordinance 2021-10: Extend moratorium on Planned Unit Developments (second read)
• Ordinance 2021-11: Amend beach dog rules to match Atlantic Beach (first read)
• SE21-01/CDB21-03: Special exception and development order for outdoor dining at 218 First Street (Slider's Restaurant)

The City Council adopted a 25-year comprehensive land use plan and extended two temporary development moratoriums. Council also approved a budget amendment including ARPA funding and a special exception for outdoor dining at 218 First Street.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-03 (2021-2046 Comprehensive Land Use Plan) (3-1)
• Approved SE 21-03 for outdoor dining at 218 First Street (4-0)
• Approved CDB 21-03 for development order at 218 First Street (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-09 extending R-4 zoning lot split moratorium (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-10 extending PUD application moratorium (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-12 FY2022 budget amendments on first read (4-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. 2021-11 regarding dogs on the beach (2-2)
• Approved Recreational Trails Program Grant Notice of Limitation of Use (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to extend temporary moratoriums on certain development orders and platting in the R-4 zoning district. The meeting also includes a discussion on a plan for eliminating nonbeneficial surface water discharges and a proposed ordinance regarding dogs on the beach.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2021-09 to extend a moratorium on R-4 zoning platting and replatting
• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2021-10 to extend a moratorium on Planned Unit Development applications
• Consideration of Pete’s Bar 2021 Thanksgiving Day Celebration request
• Discussion of a plan for eliminating nonbeneficial surface water discharges per House Bill 64
• Proposed ordinance to amend Section 6-31 regarding leash requirements and dogs on the beach

The City Council approved the 2021 Thanksgiving Day celebration request for Pete's Bar, allowing other area businesses to participate with City Manager approval. The Council also approved a plan to eliminate nonbeneficial surface water discharges as required by state law. Additionally, the Council extended temporary moratoriums on R-4 zoning district platting and Planned Unit Development applications.

• Approved Pete's Bar Thanksgiving event (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-09 extending R-4 platting moratorium (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-10 extending PUD moratorium (5-0)
• Approved plan for eliminating nonbeneficial surface water discharges (5-0)
• Moved dog-on-beach ordinance to first read for Nov 14 (5-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance governing personal vehicles on beaches and streets. They will also consider purchasing shade structures and an ADA swing seat for Jarboe Park using grant funds, and approve a general engineering continuing contract.

• Ordinance 2021-06, second reading and public hearing, to regulate personal vehicles on beaches and city streets/sidewalks
• Approval of purchase of shade structures and ADA swing seat in Jarboe Park using grant funding
• Approval of recommendation for General Engineering Continuing Contract (GECC)

The Neptune Beach City Council approved Ordinance No. 2021-06 to regulate e-bikes and micro-mobility devices on beaches, streets, and sidewalks. The council also approved spending $13,460.62 in grant funds for shade structures and an ADA swing seat at Jarboe Park, and awarded four-year continuing engineering contracts to four firms.

• Approved September 8, 2021 Special City Council Meeting minutes and September 27, 2021 Workshop City Council Meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-06 regulating e-bikes, bicycles, and micro-mobility devices (3-0)
• Approved the purchase of shade structures and an ADA swing seat in Jarboe Park for $13,460.62 using Eckstein Foundation grant funds (3-0)
• Approved awarding general engineering continuing service contracts to Dewberry Engineers Inc., Jones Edmunds & Associates Inc., Ardurra Group Inc., and Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. (3-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to take final votes on two ordinances: one setting the property tax (millage) rate and another adopting the city budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2021. Both items passed their first reading on September 8, 2021, and are now up for second and final reading with public hearings. The meeting also includes a presentation from the audit firm Purvis Gray.

• Final millage rate set at 3.3656 mills, a 5.93% increase over the rolled-back rate of 3.1773
• Adoption of final budget for FY 2021-2022 (October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022)
• Public hearings for both ordinances
• Audit presentation by Purvis Gray

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2021-07, setting the final millage rate at 3.3656, and Ordinance No. 2021-08, adopting the final budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Both ordinances were passed following public hearings. The council also received a presentation on the fiscal year 2020 audit from Purvis Gray.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-07, setting final millage rate at 3.3656 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-08, finalizing the 2021-2022 budget (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct first readings and public hearings on ordinances adopting the final millage rate and the final budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021. They will also hold a second reading and public hearing on a temporary moratorium on certain development applications in the Central Business District and C1 zoning, and a first reading on an ordinance governing personal vehicles on beaches and streets. Additionally, the council will consider several resolutions, a settlement agreement, and the format for a land development regulation update.

• Ordinance 2021-07: Adopting final millage rate and levying ad valorem taxes for FY 2021-22
• Ordinance 2021-08: Adopting final budget and appropriating funds for FY 2021-22
• Ordinance 2021-05 (second read): Temporary moratorium on development applications in Central Business District and C1 zoning
• Ordinance 2021-06 (first read): Governing use of personal vehicles on beaches, streets, and sidewalks
• Resolution 2021-15: Joining Florida's unified plan memorandum of understanding

The City Council approved the final millage rate of 3.3656 and the final budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021. Additionally, the Council enacted a temporary moratorium on development permits in the Central Business and C-1 zoning districts and approved a settlement agreement with RTA Consulting, Inc.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-07, final millage rate (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-08, final budget (5-0)
• Enacted development permit moratorium in Central Business/C-1 districts (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-06, e-bike regulations (5-0)
• Reappointed members to the Community Development Board (5-0)
• Authorized participation in Florida opioid settlement plan (5-0)
• Approved $68,000 settlement and $31,567.20 in-kind donation to RTA Consulting (5-0)
• Approved hybrid zoning code with district-based overlays (5-0)

Land Use and Parks Committee

The Land Use and Parks Committee is meeting to discuss updates to tree policies, tree planting projects, beach recycling improvements, and wayfinding signage. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Tree Policy Updates for Dover Kohl
• Duval Tree Mitigation Fund Tree Planting at Jarboe Park
• Beach Recycling, Container Improvements and Educational Signs
• Wayfinding & Signage and Street Sign Updates

The committee reviewed updates on tree planting projects and beach recycling containers. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed ordinance regulating personal vehicles on beaches and streets, the FY22 budget process, and a possible Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). The agenda also includes presentations on resiliency and fleet management, as well as committee reports and public comments.

• Proposed Ordinance 2021- to govern use of personal vehicles on city beaches, streets, and sidewalks
• FY22 budget process: estimated revenues and departmental requests
• Discussion on establishing a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)
• COVID-19 vaccine and testing update
• Swearing in of Officer Joseph Richardson

The Neptune Beach City Council approved the appointment of Maxine Person as the interim Chief Financial Officer and reached a consensus to move a proposed ordinance regarding personal vehicles on beaches, streets, and sidewalks to the next regular meeting agenda. The council also heard presentations on a resiliency lab and fleet management, and discussed the FY22 budget process and Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) process.

• Approved appointment of Maxine Person as interim Chief Financial Officer
• Moved proposed personal vehicle ordinance to the next regular meeting agenda

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a first reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2021-05, which would temporarily halt acceptance or processing of certain development applications in the Central Business District and Commercial C-1 zoning districts. The moratorium is intended to prevent projects inconsistent with the ongoing Vision Plan and land development code update. The council will also consider resolutions honoring a namesake bikeway and authorizing an FDOT lighting agreement, plus a water/wastewater mutual aid agreement.

• Ordinance 2021-05: temporary moratorium on development orders in Central Business District and C-1 zoning districts (first read and public hearing)
• Resolution 2021-12: honoring Lansing 'Lance' McCauslin and declaring a namesake bikeway
• Resolution 2021-13: authorizing City Manager to execute FDOT State Highway System Lighting, Maintenance and Compensation Agreement
• Approval of Water/Wastewater Mutual Aid Agreement
• Swearing in of Officer Joseph A. Richardson

The Neptune Beach City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-05 on first read, enacting a temporary moratorium on accepting or processing certain development order applications in the Central Business District and Commercial C-1 zoning district. The vote was 3-1, with Councilor Key dissenting, after an amendment directing the City Attorney to clarify the language carried 4-0. The council also adopted Resolution No. 2021-12 naming First Street from Orange Street to Seagate the "Lance McCauslin Memorial Bikeway," adopted Resolution No. 2021-13 authorizing the City Manager to execute a seven-year FDOT state highway lighting maintenance agreement, and approved a water/wastewater mutual aid agreement. Mayor Elaine Brown was absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-12 declaring First Street from Orange Street to Seagate the "Lance McCauslin Memorial Bikeway" (4-0)
• Approved July 19, 2021 Special and Workshop City Council meeting minutes, as amended (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-05 on first read, enacting a temporary moratorium on certain development order applications in the Central Business District and Commercial C-1 zoning district (3-1, Key dissenting)
• Amended the Ordinance No. 2021-05 motion to direct the City Attorney to add clarifying language (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-13 authorizing the City Manager to execute a seven-year FDOT state highway lighting maintenance and compensation agreement (4-0)
• Approved a water/wastewater mutual aid agreement for public utility assistance (4-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to review a development permit for a two-story office building at 310 Third Street and to award a bid for the Florida Boulevard culvert replacement. A workshop will follow to discuss a proposed temporary moratorium on certain development applications in the Central Business District and C-1 zoning district, along with departmental scorecards and committee reports.

• CDB21-02: Development permit for Shorebreak Ventures, LLC, for a two-story office building with parking under the building at 310 Third Street (C-1 zoning)
• Approval to award CONB Bid No. 2021-03 for Florida Boulevard culvert replacement
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021: Temporary moratorium on accepting or processing certain development applications in the Central Business District and C-1 zoning district
• Approval of minutes from June 7 and June 21, 2021 meetings

The Neptune Beach City Council approved a development permit for a new two-story office building at 310 Third Street, contingent on the developer resolving remaining technical questions and paying $55,440 in tree mitigation before a certificate of occupancy. The Council also awarded the Florida Boulevard culvert replacement project to A.W.A. Contracting Co. at a bid of $996,754.49, and approved deductive change orders and owner-direct purchase orders to save sales taxes on materials. In a workshop session, the Council reached consensus to move a proposed temporary development moratorium ordinance to the August 2, 2021 regular meeting agenda; no vote was taken on the ordinance itself.

• Approved development permit CDB 21-02 for a two-story office building at 310 Third Street, contingent on resolving technical questions and paying $55,440 tree mitigation before certificate of occupancy (4-0)
• Awarded Florida Blvd culvert replacement bid 2021-03 to A.W.A. Contracting Co. at $996,754.49 (4-0)
• Approved deductive change orders and owner-direct purchase orders to save sales taxes on major materials and equipment (4-0)
• Approved bid opening minutes for the culvert project (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 7, June 21 special, and June 21 workshop meetings (4-0)
• Consensus to move proposed temporary development moratorium ordinance to the August 2, 2021 regular meeting agenda (no vote taken)

Land Use and Parks Committee

The Land Use and Parks Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the tree protection and planting policy, additional tree plantings, and beach recycling improvements. The agenda includes public comments and is open to the public via webinar.

• Tree Protection and Planting Policy Update
• Additional Tree Planting – Beautification Committee
• Duval Tree Mitigation Fund Tree Planting – Jarboe Park
• Beach Recycling, Container Improvements and Educational Signs

The Neptune Beach Land Use and Parks Committee heard updates on a tree protection and planting policy, additional tree planting, and the Duval Tree Mitigation Fund tree planting at Jarboe Park. They also discussed beach recycling container improvements and educational signs. The minutes record no substantive votes or formal decisions.

• Heard update on Tree Protection and Planting Policy update
• Heard update on Beautification Committee tree planting
• Heard update on Duval Tree Mitigation Fund tree planting at Jarboe Park
• Discussed beach recycling, container improvements, and educational signs

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct the first reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2021-03, which would adopt the 2021-2046 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, including future land use, transportation, housing, and other elements. The council will also receive updates on the Vision Plan, a senior activity center design contract, and the FY2019-2020 audit. A workshop follows with presentations and committee reports.

• First reading of Ordinance 2021-03 adopting the 2021-2046 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Update on Vision Plan / Comprehensive Plan / Land Development Code revision
• Approval of recommendation for CONB RFQ No. 2021-02, Senior Activity Center Exterior and Landscaping Design
• FY2019-2020 Audit Update
• Lifesaving Award presentation to Commander Michael Key

The Neptune Beach City Council approved Ordinance No. 2021-03 on first read and transmittal public hearing, adopting the 2021-2046 Comprehensive Land Use Plan with specified amendments, and it will be sent to the State of Florida for a 30-day comment period. The Council worked through 13 comments from outside land use attorney Cliff Shepard, accepting some and rejecting others, with individual roll call votes. The Council also approved the selection committee's recommendation of Marquis, Latimer + Halback for the Senior Center landscaping RFQ and received an update that the FY 2019-2020 audit is delayed to July 31, 2021. A workshop followed with committee reports and no decisions.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-03 on first read and transmittal, adopting the 2021-2046 Comprehensive Land Use Plan as amended (5-0)
• Amended Motion #1: agreed with Comment #1 and added clarity on Comment #2 (3-2, Messinger, Jones, Brown aye; Key, Chin no)
• Amended Motion #2: added footnote to Map A-1 per Comment #3 (5-0)
• Amended Motion #3: adopted DKP and Terrell Arline answers to Comment #4 on walkability (5-0)
• Amended Motion #4: adopted Shepard's Comment #5 (5-0)
• Amended Motion #5: adopted DKP and Arline answers to Comment #6 on beach access (5-0)
• Amended Motion #6: adopted DKP and Arline answers to Comment #7 on commercial and mixed-use residential (5-0)
• Amended Motion #7: adopted DKP and Arline answers to Comment #8 on density calculation (4-1, Key no)

Finance / Boards / Charter Review Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY21 budget status and amendments, and to begin planning for the FY22 budget, including department head instructions, process and schedule, and a discussion of the millage rate. They will also consider projects, major purchases, and quicker, lighter, cheaper initiatives. Public comments will be taken.

• FY21 Budget Status and Amendments
• FY22 Department Head Worksheet Instruction
• FY22 Process and Schedule
• FY22 Millage Rate Discussion
• Projects – Major Purchases and Quicker, Lighter, Cheaper

The Neptune Beach Finance Committee met to discuss the status of the FY21 budget amendments and audit, which is on target for the June 30 state submission deadline. The committee also reviewed FY22 department head worksheet instructions, the budget process schedule, a millage rate recommendation of 3.3656 mills, and potential major and quick-turnaround projects. No formal votes or final policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Discussed FY21 budget status and upcoming audit submission target of June 30
• Reviewed FY22 department head worksheet instructions and capital improvement definitions
• Discussed FY22 budget schedule and planned department head meetings via Doodle poll
• Noted a proposed millage rate recommendation of 3.3656 mills for FY22
• Reviewed potential major purchases and quicker, lighter, cheaper projects

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2021-04, which would create Section 2-388 on professional services requirements in the city's purchasing code. The first reading of Ordinance 2021-03, adopting the 2021-2046 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, has been deferred. The council will also consider appointing members to the Police Officers' Retirement Board and approving a change order for Jarboe Park improvements.

• Ordinance 2021-04 (second read): creates Section 2-388, Professional Services Requirements
• Ordinance 2021-03 (first read): adoption of 2021-2046 Comprehensive Land Use Plan — deferred
• Resolution 2021-11: appointments to Police Officers' Retirement Board
• Approval of Court Surfaces, Change Order #1 for Jarboe Park Improvements Phase I

The City Council adopted an ordinance creating professional services requirements for purchasing and contracts. The council also reappointed two members to the Police Officers’ Retirement Board and approved a change order for Jarboe Park improvements.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-04 creating Professional Services Requirements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-11 reappointing Jennifer Kowkabany and John Jolly to the Police Officers’ Retirement Board (5-0)
• Approved Court Surfaces Change Order #1 for Jarboe Park Phase I to decrease contract price by $57.00 and extend the contract (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 3, May 17 (Special and Workshop), and May 25 meetings (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2020 operating budget. The meeting also includes a workshop to review the first draft of the 2021-2046 Comprehensive Plan.

• Resolution 2021-09: Amending the Fiscal Year 2020 operating budget
• Resolution 2021-10: Authorizing community signage honoring fallen service members
• Approval to advertise RFQ 2021-04 for a General Engineering Continuing Contract
• Approval of lease for a Nepost Folder Inserter
• Review of the first draft of the 2021-2046 Comprehensive Plan

The City Council adopted budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2020 and authorized the placement of signs honoring four fallen military veterans. The Council also approved a general engineering RFQ and a lease for a folder inserter to bring utility billing in-house.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-09 to amend the FY 2020 operating budget (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-10 to place signage honoring four fallen heroes at various community locations (4-0)
• Approved issuance of RFQ 2021-04 for a General Engineering continuing contract (4-0)
• Approved a 36-month lease of a Neopost Folder Inserter for $16,743.60 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a special exception request for outdoor dining at Atlantic Blvd DE and several ordinance amendments. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding the city's business order and the fiscal year operating budget.

• Special exception request for outdoor dining at Atlantic Blvd DE by Neptune Beach Realty LLC
• Ordinance amending Article IX Stormwater Utility System
• Ordinance amending Article VII Finance regarding professional services requirements
• Resolution establishing the order of business for regular and workshop meetings
• Resolution amending the operating budget for Fiscal Year beginning October and ending September

The Neptune Beach City Council approved a special exception for outdoor dining at a future Publix, adopted a stormwater billing ordinance, and authorized a culvert replacement project. The council also approved a resilience planning grant contract, a temporary wastewater operator contract due to an emergency, and the county-wide CAD project purchase. Resolution 2021-09 regarding a budget amendment was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 5 and April 19, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved special exception SE 21-01 for outdoor seating at 580 Atlantic Blvd (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-02 on stormwater billing and payment on second read (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-04 on professional services on first read (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-08 establishing order of business for council meetings (4-0)
• Deferred Resolution No. 2021-09 budget amendment to the next meeting
• Approved Task Order #1 of Master Research Agreement with UF for $66,000 (4-0)
• Approved Bid No. 2021-03 for Florida Boulevard culvert replacement RFP (4-0)

Finance / Boards / Charter Review Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several amendments to the Fiscal Year 2020 budget, including adjustments for police equipment, public works, and capital projects. The meeting also includes updates on Jarboe Park and the Senior Center, as well as discussions regarding the FY 2022 budget process.

• FY 2020 budget amendment for police station improvements including glass replacement and bathroom remodeling
• Purchase of 3 police vehicles (2 Tahoe trucks and 1 Silverado) and Taser certifications
• Purchase of a dump truck and a 6-yard refuse dumpster for Public Works
• Budget adjustments for Jarboe Park CIP Fund and Capital Improvement Fund
• Mobility Program budget transfer for parking vehicles and meters

The Finance Committee met on April 21, 2021 and received updates rather than voting on substantive items. City Manager Stefen Wynn reported the City has billed $385,264.80 for Jarboe Park to date, and that the City of Jacksonville approved $75,000 at Neptune Beach's request toward the Senior Center exterior. CFO Carl LaFleur presented FY 2020 Budget Amendments, and Wynn outlined the FY 2021 and FY 2022 budget schedules, including a required Council Roundtable to set priorities. Three residents spoke during public comment; the meeting adjourned at 10:53 a.m.

• No substantive decisions or votes were recorded; the committee received updates and presentations only
• Heard Jarboe Park cost update: $385,264.80 billed to date, with open purchase authorizations and contracts unpaid
• Heard that the City of Jacksonville approved $75,000 at Neptune Beach's request for the Senior Center exterior
• Heard that the Community Foundation received a $10,000 request from the City
• Reviewed FY 2020 Budget Amendments presented by CFO Carl LaFleur
• Heard FY 2021 budget amendments will begin monthly at the June 17 workshop
• Heard FY 2022 budget process depends on scheduling a Council Roundtable to set priorities
• Heard the City did not receive CARES Act funds as part of the Duval Consolidated Government; ARPA funds anticipated

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will review various departmental reports and financial matters. Key discussions include budget amendments regarding purchasing and contracts, as well as establishing rules for regulatory workshops.

• Budget amendments for purchasing and contracts
• Amending division of purchasing and contracts of Article V
• Establishing rules for City Council regulatory workshops
• Police Department employment of the year report
• Departmental core building activity and enforcement reports

The City Council reached consensus to move a professional services ordinance and a resolution regarding the order of business to the May 3 agenda. The meeting also included a review of departmental scorecards and discussions regarding proposed garbage collection schedule changes.

• Consensus to move Proposed Ordinance No. 2021 (Professional Services) to first read on May 3, 2021
• Consensus to move Resolution No. 2021-08 (Order of Business for Meetings) to the May 3, 2021 agenda
• Presented 2020 Employee of the Year Award to Records Specialist Sandy Manning

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council is reviewing proposed amendments to the city's ordinances regarding staff and motor vehicle penalties, as well as stormwater utility systems. The council will also consider the adoption of the Neptune Beach Community Vision Plan.

• Ordinance amendment: Staff and motor vehicle penalties, conflicts, and severability
• Ordinance amendment: Stormwater utility system billing and payment
• Adoption of the Neptune Beach Community Vision Plan
• Resolution designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Contract for Backsville stormwater system turbo park phase installation

The Neptune Beach City Council adopted the Community Vision Plan along with a Council Pledge stating the plan does not bind the City and that no project will be implemented without further public input, Council discussion, budgeting, and approval. The Council also adopted Ordinance No. 2021-01 on second read amending parking penalties, approved Ordinance No. 2021-02 on first read regarding stormwater utility reconnection fees, approved Resolution No. 2021-07 designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, approved a 9-1-1 interlocal agreement with the City of Jacksonville, and approved stormwater system installation at Jarboe Park Phase I by Gruhn-May for $16,268.80. All votes were 4-0, with Councilor Lauren Key absent.

• Adopted the Neptune Beach Community Vision Plan and Council Pledge (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-01 on second read amending parking penalties (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-02 on first read amending stormwater utility reconnection fees (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-07 designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (4-0)
• Approved 9-1-1 interlocal agreement with the City of Jacksonville for distribution of 9-1-1 user fees (4-0)
• Approved stormwater system installation at Jarboe Park Phase I by Gruhn-May for $16,268.80 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 1, 2021 Regular Meeting and March 15, 2021 Special and Workshop Meetings (4-0)

Finance / Boards / Charter Review Committee

The Finance Committee will review budget amendments for fiscal years 2020 and 2021. The meeting includes updates on the Jarboe Park budget and the completion of the Senior Center. Members will also discuss overtime and line item transfers.

• FY 2020 Budget Amendments
• FY 2021 Budget Status and Amendments
• Jarboe Park Budget Update
• Senior Center Completion Update
• January and February 2021 Summary Budget Reports

The Finance Committee received updates rather than voting on items. City Manager Wynn reported three ongoing Jarboe Park contracts (ACON Construction, KOMPAN Playground Equipment and Court Surfaces) and cited a Parsons Engineering estimate of $2,809,964.83 for Phases 1A, B, C and Phase 2, with Phase 1 currently projected at about $1,340,750. CFO Carl LaFleur said FY 2020 budget amendments are still being prepared and will come with a resolution in a couple of weeks. A draft RFQ for Senior Center completion was described, and no formal motions or votes are recorded.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; items were updates and discussion only
• Jarboe Park: three ongoing contracts reported (ACON Construction, KOMPAN Playground Equipment, Court Surfaces)
• Jarboe Park cost estimate cited from Parsons Engineering (Oct 30, 2020): $2,809,964.83 total; Phase 1 currently about $1,340,750
• FY 2020 budget amendments not yet presented; CFO said resolution would be ready in a couple of weeks
• Monthly budget amendments proposed to begin in FY2022
• Draft RFQ for Senior Center completion discussed; recommendation to be brought to the Committee
• Council roundtable suggested to set budget goals and priorities

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve park improvements and HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work at the Senior Activity Center. The meeting also includes a workshop to discuss a proposed ordinance regarding stormwater utility billing and a presentation on a smart parking plan.

• Jarboe Park Court Improvements bid approval
• HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work at Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center
• Resolution 2021-06 regarding remote council participation
• Proposed Ordinance 2021 amending stormwater utility billing and payment
• North Florida Transportation Planning Organization Smart Parking Plan presentation

This was a workshop meeting, not a voting session, so no ordinances, budgets, or resolutions were approved or denied. The council reviewed a Smart Parking Plan presentation for the Beaches Town Center and heard a Departmental Score Card update from the City Manager. Committee Chairman Messinger announced an upcoming joint meeting for the week of March 22, 2021.

• No votes taken; workshop meeting only
• Reviewed Smart Parking Plan presentation for Beaches Town Center
• Reviewed Departmental Score Card update
• Announced joint Land Use/Parks and Strategic Planning meeting for week of March 22, 2021

City Council

The City Council will consider a development agreement with Neptune Beach Realty LLC for the Atlantic Boulevard RE property. The meeting also includes discussions regarding traffic ordinance amendments and a request for a coastal easeability study.

• Development agreement with Neptune Beach Realty LLC for Atlantic Boulevard RE property
• Variance request for Atlantic Boulevard RE to modify linear footage requirements for certain business types
• Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Traffic and Motor Vehicles regarding penalties and severability
• Resolution requesting Beaches Trail Loop East Coast Greenway easeability study
• Discussion of resident-requested statement concerning Mixed-Use Zoning

The Neptune Beach City Council voted 4-0 to direct staff and consultants Dover, Kohl and Partners to remove any residential component from the mixed-use commercial zoning areas. The Council also approved a development agreement and a companion zoning variance for 540-580 Atlantic Boulevard (the former Lucky's Market site) on 4-1 votes, with Councilor Key dissenting on both. Ordinance 2021-01 on parking penalties passed first read 5-0, and Resolution 2021-05 requesting a Beaches Trail Loop/East Coast Greenway feasibility study passed 5-0.

• Directed staff and Dover, Kohl and Partners to remove residential component from mixed-use commercial zoning (4-0)
• Approved development agreement with Neptune Beach, FL Realty LLC for 540-580 Atlantic Blvd, contingent on variance approval (4-1, Key dissenting)
• Approved variance CDB V20-01 for 540-580 Atlantic Blvd, contingent on development agreement execution (4-1, Key dissenting)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-01 amending parking penalties on first read (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-05 requesting Beaches Trail Loop/East Coast Greenway feasibility study in TPO work program (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 1 regular and February 16 special and workshop meetings (4-0)
• Excused Councilor Messinger and allowed virtual attendance due to COVID-19 vaccine work (consensus)

Finance / Boards / Charter Review Committee

The Finance Committee will receive status updates on Jarboe Park costs and the completion of the Senior Center. Members will also review Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) status for Public Safety, Community Development, Mobility Management, and Public Works.

• Status update of Jarboe Park costs
• Status update on Senior Center completion
• Department CIP status reviews
• Discussion of FY22 Budget Process Recommendation

The committee received status updates on the Jarboe Park trails and the Senior Center completion. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on budget tracking, project timelines, and upcoming budget process recommendations.

City Council

The City Council is holding the first of two public hearings regarding a development agreement with Neptune Beach, FL Realty LLC for 540-580 Atlantic Boulevard. The project involves redeveloping a shopping center to accommodate a new Publix grocery store and includes required placemaking improvements.

• First public hearing for development agreement at 540-580 Atlantic Boulevard
• Resolution No. 2021-04 opposing state preemption of short-term rental regulations
• Change orders for Jarboe Park Improvements Phase I involving ACON Construction, KOMPAN Playground Equipment, and Ghiotto & Associates
• Proposed Ordinance No. 2021 amending traffic and motor vehicle penalties
• Developer requirement to escrow $1,365,000.00 for improvement completion

At a Feb. 16, 2021 special meeting, the Neptune Beach City Council voted 4-1 to move a development agreement with Neptune Beach, FL Realty LLC for 540-580 Atlantic Boulevard to a second read on March 1, 2021. Council also approved three Jarboe Park Improvement Phase I change orders and a resolution opposing Florida bills that would preempt local short-term rental regulation. In a workshop that followed, the Council reached consensus to issue an RFP for Senior Center completion with a not-to-exceed price of $150,000 and to move a parking penalties ordinance to first read.

• Moved development agreement for 540-580 Atlantic Blvd (Publix/Lucky's space) to second read March 1, 2021 (4-1, Key opposed)
• Approved ACON Construction Change Order #1 for Jarboe Park Improvements Phase I, $41,812.50 (4-1, Key opposed)
• Approved KOMPAN Playground Equipment Change Order #1 for Jarboe Park, $55,850.78 (4-1, Key opposed)
• Approved Ghiotto & Associates additional construction staking costs for Jarboe Park, not to exceed $12,000 (4-1, Key opposed)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-04 opposing Florida Senate Bill 522 and House Bill 219 on short-term rental preemption (5-0)
• Consensus to move proposed parking penalties ordinance to first read March 1, 2021
• Consensus to authorize City Manager to issue RFP for Senior Center completion, not-to-exceed $150,000

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to improve vehicle turning movements at Third Street. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Duval County List of Priority Projects and support for Florida Senate Bill legislation.

• Resolution regarding Third Street safety and vehicle turning movements
• Resolution regarding the Duval County List of Priority Projects
• Resolution supporting Florida Senate Bill legislation
• Authorization for City Manager to solicit Bids for all Courtis-Arboe Park Council contracts

The City Council approved a request to place Third Street improvements on the 2021 Duval County List of Priority Projects. The council also supported state legislation to allow local regulation of residential trees and authorized bids for Jarboe Park court improvements.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-02 requesting Third Street (A1A) improvements be added to the 2021 Duval County List of Priority Projects (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-03 supporting Florida Senate Bill 586 and House Bill 6023 to enable local regulation of residential trees (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to solicit bids for all courts in Jarboe Park (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the January 19, 2020, Special City Council Meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Neptune Beach City Council will conduct second readings and public hearings for five proposed ordinances. These items cover fire prevention, waste management, parking, golf carts, and electric mobility devices. The Council will also consider a resolution to appoint a fifth member to the Police Officers' Retirement Fund Board.

• Ordinance 202014: Amending fire prevention and protection regulations
• Ordinance 202015: Prohibiting the outdoor release of balloons and sky lanterns
• Ordinance 202016: Amending marking of parking spaces
• Ordinance 202017: Creating new standards and procedures for golf cart use in public rights-of-way
• Ordinance 202018: Instituting a temporary moratorium on commercial rental of electric mobility devices and scooters

The Neptune Beach City Council approved virtual meeting participation for two council members due to COVID-19 and adopted five ordinances on second reading, covering fire prevention, balloon releases, parking spaces, golf carts, and an e-scooter moratorium. The Council also approved the appointment of Leona Sheddan to the Police Officers' Retirement Board and approved minutes from the December 7, 2020, regular meeting.

• Recognized extraordinary circumstances for Vice Mayor Jones and Councilor Key to participate and vote via GoToWebinar (3-0)
• Approved December 7, 2020 regular city council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2020-14, amending Chapter 10 for fire prevention and protection (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2020-15, prohibiting the outdoor release of balloons and sky lanterns (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2020-16, amending Chapter 22 regarding the marking of parking spaces (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2020-17, creating Article V of Chapter 22 for golf cart public rights-of-way and parking (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2020-18, instituting a temporary moratorium on commercial e-scooters and micromobility devices (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-01, appointing Leona Sheddan to the Police Officers' Retirement Board (5-0)