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St. Augustine news highlights – August 3, 2012
0August 3, 2012
Got your mind made up? Then take time this week to vote early.
One full week of early voting starts tomorrow at six locations across St. Johns County. The voting period runs from Saturday, August 4 through Saturday, August 11, from 8:00am until 6:00pm every day except Sunday when the hours are 11:00am until 5:00pm. All voters in St. Johns County may vote at any of these six early voting locations (click on each name for a map to the voting site):
- Supervisor of Elections Main Office
- St. Augustine Beach City Hall
- Southeast Branch Library
- Hastings Town Hall
- Ponte Vedra Branch Library
- Julington Creek Annex
Before going to vote, take a minute to visit the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections site for sample ballots, to check your registration, locate your regular polling place and lots more information for the voter.
Know it or not, having lift stations #51 & #52 completed is a big deal
Anytime a project costs less than expected, that’s good; and anytime a project is completed without any major setbacks and comes in ahead of schedule, that’s also good. So of course anytime you get a project under budget and ahead of schedule and that also fills a major infrastructure need, it’s really a great day in Public Works and in the City. Learn all about the very successful replacement of lift stations #51 and #52 by reading Essential part of sanitary sewer system installed and working successfully.
Your opinion counts so make it known in 450 branding survey
The City of St. Augustine is currently surveying a thousand people to gain a better understanding of the needs, experiences, attitudes and expectations of three distinct groups: community members, merchants in the historic area, and visitors. The survey results gathered from at least 600 community members, 200 merchants and 500 visitors will enable the city to develop a strong brand message for the 450th anniversary and beyond.
Your answers will be kept confidential and will only be used for this research study. Thank you for your participation in this very important project. The survey takes only 10 minutes to complete and your participation as a community member or merchant is most appreciated.
Click this link for the Community Member Survey (includes all residents of St. Johns County).
Click this link for the Merchant Survey (includes business owners in St. Johns County).
Don’t wait…express your opinion now!
Riberia St. Phase 2 is is right on schedule
Phase 2 of the Riberia Street Rehabilitation project is progressing well with the contractor having completed nearly half of the project and estimating that the whole project will be completed ahead of schedule.
The $4.8 million project includes new underground utilities, storm drainage system, a sidewalk on the west side of the road, and reconstructed asphalt roadway between Bridge St. and Cerro St. at the Willie Galimore Center. Currently, the contractor is installing the storm water system, which includes sediment basins to collect trash and sediments helping to keep the waterways clean from debris.
While the set completion date is July 2013, the contractor, Masci General Construction, expects the project to be completed in February. Construction inspection services for the city are provided by England Thims & Miller, Inc.
To learn more about the project, read Riberia Street Rehabilitation Project enters Phase II
Up next for Concerts in the Plaza – The Rick Arcusa Band
Widely known as “one of Jacksonville’s best party bands,” the Rick Arcusa Band steps onto The Gazebo stage in the Plaza de la Constitucion on Thursday, August 9 at 7:00pm. Most anyone taking a look at the band’s playlist will see lots of songs that are not only familiar and favorite songs.
So call your friends and have them meet you in the Plaza at 7:00pm on Thursday to enjoy St. Augustine’s great free summer concert series now in its 22nd season. It’s still “the best way to spend a Thursday night in St. Augustine.”
The two-hour concerts are free and attendees should bring lounge chairs for seating. Picnic dinners are popular, but alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the Plaza. For a schedule and helpful map-links visit www.plazaconcerts.com
Applications being accepted for PZB
The City Commission is currently accepting applications to fill two, three-year terms on the Planning and Zoning Board. Applicants must be city residents. Those wishing to apply much be city residents and submit a completed application by Friday, September 14. For more information on the Planning and Zoning Board, click here.
The Break Room returns with 450th update
After a brief hiatus during July, The Break Room returns to the air this week on WFCF/88.5 with guest Jennifer Zuberer, Communications & Resource Manager with St. Augustine’s 450th Commemoration. Join host Paul K. Williamson, the city’s Public Affairs Director, as he and Jennifer discuss the latest initiatives of what is set to be a multi-faceted event as the city commemorates four and a half centuries of history.
After a brief hiatus during July, The Break Room returns to the air this week on WFCF/88.5 with guest Jennifer Zuberer, Communications & Resource Manager with St. Augustine’s 450th Commemoration. Join host Paul K. Williamson, the city’s Public Affairs Director, as he and Jennifer discuss the latest initiatives of what is set to be a multi-faceted event as the city commemorates four and a half centuries of history.
Each week the friendly and informative style of The Break Room offers the community an opportunity to know a little more about how their city works by getting to know those who do the work every day. The Break Roomairs Wednesdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 8:00am, and each program is archived at www.breakroom.info as podcasts available for download anytime. To listen to this week’s program immediately, click here.
The 450th Commemoration asks “What’s your story?”
Contest began Monday, July 16
Know the easiest way to start a conversation with another St. Augustine resident? Just ask “So, how’d you get to St. Augustine?” Without a doubt, the story will be interesting for it seems that our city has residents who can boast a host of origins, adventures and simply great stories about how they arrived in The Nation’s Oldest City or what has made life here special for them.
Know the easiest way to start a conversation with another St. Augustine resident? Just ask “So, how’d you get to St. Augustine?” Without a doubt, the story will be interesting for it seems that our city has residents who can boast a host of origins, adventures and simply great stories about how they arrived in The Nation’s Oldest City or what has made life here special for them.
As part of the city’s 450th anniversary commemoration, the city has launched a contest inviting the public to use their skills at photography, videography or the written word to answer one question: What is your St. Augustine story?
And for telling your story, there is the possibility of winning cash prizes.
Of course, it is not just St. Augustine residents who have a St. Augustine story. Lots of people do and so the contest is open to photographers, writers and videographers regardless of age, residence, citizenship, or ability level.
Complete contest details and guidelines are available by calling the 450th Commemoration office at 904.825.1053or by visiting the 450th Commemoration web site here.
Important budget dates announced
As summer begins to wind down, local governments start the final stages of preparing their budgets for the next fiscal year. For the City of St. Augustine whose fiscal year begins October 1, the series of meetings begins with theCommission’s annual budget workshop. Then three weeks later there is the initial public hearing on the proposed budget and two weeks after that, the final public hearing. The dates for the three meetings are:
- City Commission Budget Workshop, Thursday, August 16 at 9:00am.
- First Budget Public Hearing, Thursday, September 6 at 5:05pm.
- Second Budget Public Hearing, Thursday, September 20 at 5:05pm.
All meetings will be held in The Alcazar Room, City Hall, 75 King St.
Have you seen the the archaeology exhibit at The VIC ?
A new exhibit at The VIC offers a look into the extraordinary life of 18th century St. Augustine through ordinary items uncovered by the city’s archaeologist and volunteers. Organized into displays focusing on various aspects of colonial daily life, the exhibit offers items commonly associated with home life, the routines of a military lifestyle, and even those depicting entertainment including games and tavern items. The free exhibit, recently featured in a St. Augustine Record article, 450 Years of unbroken history, is open 8:30am-5:30pm in The VIC. For a map, click here.
New zoning maps available on-line
Updated zoning maps for the City of St. Augustine are now available on its web site. This valuable and easy to access resource is available in four separate maps: one for the over all city and others focusing on areas north and south of Castillo Drive and Anastasia Island. The maps may be found by visiting Maps Library on the city’s web site..
Agendas
Planning and Zoning Board meets on Thursday, August 7 at 2:00pm. The agenda is available here.
City Commission meets on Monday, August 13. When available, the agenda will be here.
Code Enforcement, Adjustments and Appeals Board meets on Tuesday, August 14. The agenda is available here.
The Historic Architectural Review Board meets on Thursday, August 16 at 2:00pm. The agenda is available here.
Budget related meetings
City Commission Budget Workshop, Thursday, August 16 at 9:00am. When available, the agenda will be here.
First Budget Public Hearing, Thursday, September 6 at 5:05pm. When available, the agenda will be here.
Second Budget Public Hearing, Thursday, September 20 at 5:05pm. When available, the agenda will be here.
All agenda, minutes and GTV info
Agendas and minutes for all city meetings can be found at www.staugustinegovernment.com with a schedule of upcoming meetings listed under City Calendar. City Commission meetings are broadcast live via GTV (Comcast Channel 3 in St. Augustine) each second and fourth Monday at 5:00pm. Commission meetings are also recorded and rebroadcast as are Planning and Zoning Board and Historic Architectural Review Board meetings. For a current schedule of all programming on GTV, click here.
Source: City of St. Augustine
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0July 29, 2012
Seawall work necessitates closure of Avenida Menendez
After a brief hiatus during July, The Break Room returns to the air next week on WFCF/88.5. The weekly program offers a behind-the scenes look at the workings of city government through interviews with people key in the city’s day-to-day operations. Since the program debuted in February 2010, host Paul K. Williamson, the city’s Public Affairs Director, has shared conversations with hundreds of city employees about every facet of city services.
Monday, July 30 starting at 7:00am between Bridge St. and St. Francis St.
Removal of the crane working on the seawall project will necessitate traffic rerouting on Avenida Menendez on Monday, July 30. The detours, on Avenida Menendez between Bridge St. and St. Francis St., will start at 7:00am and should be concluded by 4:00pm.While southbound traffic will be allowed on Avenida Menendez south of Bridge St., northbound traffic will be detoured at St. Francis St. There will be a period when both lanes will be closed. Vehicles are encouraged to use alternative routes to avoid the area. If there are any questions about the work, please contact the Public Works Department at 904.825.1040.
Senator Nelson’s staff has office hours this Monday
Staff representatives of US Senator Bill Nelson’s office will hold office hours for St. Johns County area residents on Monday, July 30, 2012, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm at the City of St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 2200 A1A South. The availability is open to anyone – including those who need help with a federal issue. Those unable to attend may contact Senator Nelson by mail at 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Suite #2010, Jacksonville, FL 32207; or through his website available here. For more details, call Senator Nelson’s office at 904.346.4500.
Concerts in the Plaza welcomes The Falling Bones
For August 2, Concerts in the Plaza welcomes back for another appearance The Falling Bones and its offering of the very best in Vintage Rock and Rhythm & Blues. Call your friends and have them meet you in the Plaza at 7:00pm next Thursday to enjoy St. Augustine’s great free summer concert series now in its 22nd season. It’s still “the best way to spend a Thursday night in St. Augustine.”
The two-hour concerts are free and attendees should bring lounge chairs for seating. Picnic dinners are popular, but alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the Plaza. For a schedule and helpful map-links visit www.plazaconcerts.com.
450th Commemoration seeking volunteers to assist in survey
To gain a better understanding of the needs, experiences and expectations of members of the community, merchants and visitors , the City of St. Augustine is conducting a research project and needs volunteers to assist. The survey results will enable the city to build a strong brand message for the 450th commemoration and beyond.
Some 600 community members and 200 merchants will be offered surveys on-line and via email, but 500 visitor surveys will be conducted at several locations downtown, and that’s where volunteers are needed. Each survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Click here to register for both a volunteer orientation date and for survey day(s), location(s) and time(s).
CLG training planned in conjunction with state preservation meeting
For the second time in just six years, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation will hold its annual meeting in St. Augustine. Set for the week of May 13, 2013, the conference will be preceded by a Certified Local Governmenttraining workshop made possible by a grant to the City of St. Augustine from the Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation.
The CLG workshops follow guidelines set by the Bureau and have been held in various locations across the state to educate and train historic preservation commissions and their related professionals that deal with identifying and regulating historic and archaeological resources.
St. Augustine received its Certified Local Government in 1986, the initial year of the program in Florida, because of its strong historic and archaeological preservation ordinance. City staff and the Historic Architectural Review Boardare responsible for carrying out the CLG responsibilities. For a roster of Florida’s Certified Local Governments, click here.
Both the CLG training workshop and the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation annual conference are certain to draw the most knowledgeable preservation professionals from across the state and region as well as several national figures in the field from both the public and private sectors. And certainly, there is no more appropriate setting for historic preservation professionals to meet than in St. Augustine.
Both the CLG training workshop and the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation annual conference are certain to draw the most knowledgeable preservation professionals from across the state and region as well as several national figures in the field from both the public and private sectors. And certainly, there is no more appropriate setting for historic preservation professionals to meet than in St. Augustine.
To learn more, read the complete story on the city’s web site.
The Break Room returns
After a brief hiatus during July, The Break Room returns to the air next week on WFCF/88.5. The weekly program offers a behind-the scenes look at the workings of city government through interviews with people key in the city’s day-to-day operations. Since the program debuted in February 2010, host Paul K. Williamson, the city’s Public Affairs Director, has shared conversations with hundreds of city employees about every facet of city services.
The style of the program is friendly and informative, just as if a couple of workers were enjoying time spent in the break room, away from pressure, away from work routines, a place where co-workers can converse in a relaxed environment.
The Break Room airs on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and again on Saturdays at 8:00am, and each program is archived at www.breakroom.info as podcasts available for download anytime.
The Break Room airs on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and again on Saturdays at 8:00am, and each program is archived at www.breakroom.info as podcasts available for download anytime.
The 450th Commemoration asks “What’s your story?”
Contest began Monday, July 16
Know the easiest way to start a conversation with another St. Augustine resident? Just ask “So, how’d you get to St. Augustine?” Without a doubt, the story will be interesting for it seems that our city has residents who can boast a host of origins, adventures and simply great stories about how they arrived in The Nation’s Oldest City or what has made life here special for them.
Know the easiest way to start a conversation with another St. Augustine resident? Just ask “So, how’d you get to St. Augustine?” Without a doubt, the story will be interesting for it seems that our city has residents who can boast a host of origins, adventures and simply great stories about how they arrived in The Nation’s Oldest City or what has made life here special for them.
As part of the city’s 450th anniversary commemoration, the city has launched a contest inviting the public to use their skills at photography, videography or the written word to answer one question: What is your St. Augustine story?
And for telling your story, there is the possibility of winning cash prizes.
Of course, it is not just St. Augustine residents who have a St. Augustine story. Lots of people do and so the contest is open to photographers, writers and videographers regardless of age, residence, citizenship, or ability level.
Complete contest details and guidelines are available by calling the 450th Commemoration office at 904.825.1053or by visiting the 450th Commemoration web site here.
Important budget dates announced
As summer begins to wind down, local governments start the final stages of preparing their budgets for the next fiscal year. For the City of St. Augustine whose fiscal year begins October 1, the series of meetings begins with theCommission’s annual budget workshop. Then three weeks later there is the initial public hearing on the proposed budget and two weeks after that, the final public hearing. The dates for the three meetings are:
- City Commission Budget Workshop, Thursday, August 16 at 9:00am.
- First Budget Public Hearing, Thursday, September 6 at 5:05pm.
- Second Budget Public Hearing, Thursday, September 20 at 5:05pm.
All meetings will be held in The Alcazar Room, City Hall, 75 King St. Agenda for each meeting will be posted as they become available.
Have you seen the the archaeology exhibit at The VIC ?
A new exhibit at The VIC offers a look into the extraordinary life of 18th century St. Augustine through ordinary items uncovered by the city’s archaeologist and volunteers. Organized into displays focusing on various aspects of colonial daily life, the exhibit offers items commonly associated with home life, the routines of a military lifestyle, and even those depicting entertainment including games and tavern items. The free exhibit, recently featured in a St. Augustine Record article, 450 Years of unbroken history, is open 8:30am-5:30pm in The VIC. For a map, click here.
New zoning maps available on-line
Updated zoning maps for the City of St. Augustine are now available on its web site. This valuable and easy to access resource is available in four separate maps: one for the over all city and others focusing on areas north and south of Castillo Drive and Anastasia Island. The maps may be found by visiting Maps Library on the city’s web site..
Agendas
The Planning and Zoining Board meets on Thursday, August 7 at 2:00pm. The agenda is available here.
The City Commission meets on Monday, August 13. When available, the agenda will be here.
The Code Enforcement, Adjustments and Appeals Board meets on Tuesday, August 14. When available, the agenda will be here.
The Historic Architectural Review Board meets on Thursday, August 16 at 2:00pm. When available, the agenda will be here.
Budget related meetings
City Commission Budget Workshop, Thursday, August 16 at 9:00am. When available, the agenda will be here.
First Budget Public Hearing, Thursday, September 6 at 5:05pm. When available, the agenda will be here.
Second Budget Public Hearing, Thursday, September 20 at 5:05pm. When available, the agenda will be here.
All agenda, minutes and GTV info
Agendas and minutes for all city meetings can be found at www.staugustinegovernment.com with a schedule of upcoming meetings listed under City Calendar. City Commission meetings are broadcast live via GTV (Comcast Channel 3 in St. Augustine) each second and fourth Monday at 5:00pm. Commission meetings are also recorded and rebroadcast as are Planning and Zoning Board and Historic Architectural Review Board meetings. For a current schedule of all programming on GTV, click here.
Source: city of St. Augustine
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0July 20, 2012
HARB ‘s July meeting rescheduled
Because of members’ scheduling conflicts, the July meeting of the Historic Architectural Review Board was rescheduled from its usual third Thursday until a week later. The meeting originally set for Thursday, July 19 will now be held on Thursday, July 26 at 2:00pm. The meeting will be broadcast on GTV on Monday, July 30 at 9:00am.
Concerts in the Plaza welcomes The Company
Expect to hear your favorite hits from the Sixties and Seventies as you beat the heat in the shade of the Plaza’s majestic oaks on Thursday, July 26 when Concerts in the Plaza welcomes The Company.
Call your friends and have them meet you in the Plaza to enjoy St. Augustine’s great free summer concert series now in its 22nd season. It’s still “the best way to spend a Thursday night.”
The two-hour concerts are free and attendees should bring lounge chairs for seating. Picnic dinners are popular, but alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the Plaza. For a schedule and helpful map-links visit www.plazaconcerts.com.
450th Commemoration seeking volunteers to assist in survey
To gain a better understanding of the needs, experiences and expectations of members of the community, merchants and visitors , the City of St. Augustine is conducting a research project and needs volunteers to assist. The survey results will enable the city to build a strong brand message for the 450th commemoration and beyond.
Some 600 community members and 200 merchants will be offered surveys on-line and via email, but 500 visitor surveys will be conducted at several locations downtown, and that’s where volunteers are needed. Each survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Click here to register for both a volunteer orientation date and for survey day(s), location(s) and time(s).
Have you seen the the archaeology exhibit at The VIC?
A new exhibit at The VIC offers a look into the extraordinary life of 18th century St. Augustine through ordinary items uncovered by the city’s archaeologist and volunteers. Organized into displays focusing on various aspects of colonial daily life, the exhibit offers items commonly associated with home life, the routines of a military lifestyle, and even those depicting entertainment including games and tavern items. The free exhibit, recently featured in a St. Augustine Record article, 450 Years of unbroken history, is open 8:30am-5:30pm in The VIC. For a map, click here.
Are you ready to vote?
In early July the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Office will mail new voter information cards to all registered voters, but in order to receive the new card, a voter’s address must be current with the Elections Office.
Voter cards are especially important this year as they contain all of the new districts, precincts and polling locations following the redistricting process and precinct changes. With the August 14 Primary Election quickly approaching, it is vital that voters receive their new cards to know their district, precinct number and polling place and to ensure the receipt of sample ballots that will be mailed prior to each election.
Voters are encouraged to visit the Elections Office website and use the voter lookup feature to check their status and verify their address. The last date to register to vote or make party changes for the August 14 Primary Election is July 16. Address updates should include voter’s name, address, date of birth, and new address and can be made by calling the Elections office at 904.823.2238 or by sending an email to elections@votesjc.com.
Senator Bill Nelson’s staff to meet with constituents
Staff representatives of US Senator Bill Nelson’s office will hold office hours for St. Johns County area residents on Monday, July 30, 2012, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm at the City of St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 2200 A1A South. The availability is open to anyone – including those who need help with a federal issue. Those unable to attend may contact Senator Nelson by mail at 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Suite #2010, Jacksonville, FL 32207; or through his website available here. For more details, call Senator Nelson’s office at 904.346.4500.
City Agendas
The City Commission’s next regular meeting will be on Monday, July 23. The agenda is available here.
The Parking and Traffic Committee will meet on Thursday, July 26 at 8:30am. When available, the agenda will be here.
The Historic Architectural Review Board’s July meeting was rescheduled from Thursday, July 19 until Thursday, July 26 at 2:00pm. The agenda is available here. The meeting will be broadcast on GTV on Monday, July 30 at 9:00am.
Agendas and minutes for all city meetings can be found at www.staugustinegovernment.com with a schedule of upcoming meetings listed under City Calendar. City Commission meetings are broadcast live via GTV (Comcast Channel 3 in St. Augustine) each second and fourth Monday at 5:00pm. Commission meetings are also recorded and rebroadcast as are Planning and Zoning Board and Historic Architectural Review Board meetings. For a current schedule of all programming on GTV, click here.
Source: City of St. Augustine
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0July 13, 2012
Take a minute to remind yourself of the basics of mosquito control
Certainly an unwanted result of summer rains are mosquitos, so the team at the Anastasia Mosquito Control District of St. Johns County is urging residents to take a moment to reacquaint themselves with preventive and protective measures.
One simple way to start is to acquaint yourself with the Five D’s of Prevention.
Then take a look at the two very helpful flyers available that are perfect for community, church or clubhouse bulletin boards or just to remind those in your own household of the simple steps anyone can take that will help protect everyone. One flyer announced National Mosquito Control Awareness Week and has simple peventive reminders is available here, and the other, from the Florida Department of Health, outlines simple preventive and protective steps, is available here.
The Anastasia Mosquito Control District’s web site has a wealth of information about ways to control mosquito breeding areas, notices of aerial spraying and fogging conducted by the district, and reports on the work of the district.
St. Johns County residents with mosquito problems or issues can make a service request by visiting the district’s website at www.amcdsjc.org or by calling 904.471.3107.
Archaeology exhibit now open at The VIC
A new exhibit at The VIC offers a look into the extraordinary life of 18th century St. Augustine through ordinary items uncovered by the city’s archaeologist and volunteers. Organized into displays focusing on various aspects of colonial daily life, the exhibit offers items commonly associated with home life, the routines of a military lifestyle, and even those depicting entertainment including games and tavern items. The free exhibit, recently featured in a St. Augustine Record article, 450 Years of unbroken history, is open 8:30am-5:30pm in The VIC. For a map, click here.
The Ancient City Slickers bring big fun music to Concerts in the Plaza
What do you get when you combine banjos, kazoos, tuba, maracas, washtub bass, guitar, and washboard? None other than the very popular Ancient City Slickers and their original blend musical entertainment that can only be described as big fun music. The Ancienct City Slickers return to the Plaza de la Constitucion’s Gazebo on Thursday, July 19 to mark the half way point in this summer’s Concerts in the Plaza starting at 7:00pm.
The two-hour concerts are free and attendees should bring lounge chairs for seating. Picnic dinners are popular, but alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the Plaza. For a schedule and helpful map-links visit www.plazaconcerts.com.
HARB ‘s July meeting rescheduled
Because of members’ scheduling conflicts, the July meeting of the Historic Architectural Review Board was rescheduled from its usual third Thursday until a week later. The meeting originally set for Thursday, July 19 will now be held on Thursday, July 26 at 2:00pm. The meeting will be broadcast on GTV on Monday, July 30 at 9:00am.
Bridge of Lions 5K necessitates traffic re-routing
The Bridge of Lions 5K Run (see story below), set for Saturday, July 21 at 7:30am, will necessitate brief traffic re-routing along St. Augustine’s Bayfront, the Bridge of Lions and on streets throughout Davis Shores on the north side of Anastasia Blvd.
Scheduled to start at the north end of Avenida Menendez near the Castillo de San Marcos, the participants will run south on Avenida Menendez using the northbound lane and cross the Bridge of Lions during which the bridge will be closed to all vehicular and boat traffic.
The race then continues north on Gerado St., west on Arpeika Ave., north on St. Augustine Blvd, east/south on Inlet Drive, west on Arpieka Ave., south on Zorayda Ave., east on Oglethorpe Blvd., south on Comares Ave., west on Flagler Blvd., north on Alcazar to the finish line at Oglethorpe Park.
Traffic along Avenida Menendez and the Bridge of Lions should return to normal by 8:00am and the entire race concluded by 9:00am. To avoid delays, the public is advised to avoid these areas during the race.
For a brochure regarding the event, click here.
Are you ready to vote?
In early July the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Office will mail new voter information cards to all registered voters, but in order to receive the new card, a voter’s address must be current with the Elections Office.
Voter cards are especially important this year as they contain all of the new districts, precincts and polling locations following the redistricting process and precinct changes. With the August 14 Primary Election quickly approaching, it is vital that voters receive their new cards to know their district, precinct number and polling place and to ensure the receipt of sample ballots that will be mailed prior to each election.
Voters are encouraged to visit the Elections Office website and use the voter lookup feature to check their status and verify their address. The last date to register to vote or make party changes for the August 14 Primary Election is July 16. Address updates should include voter’s name, address, date of birth, and new address and can be made by calling the Elections office at 904.823.2238 or by sending an email to elections@votesjc.com.
Senator Bill Nelson’s staff to meet with constituents
Staff representatives of US Senator Bill Nelson’s office will hold office hours for St. Johns County area residents on Monday, July 30, 2012, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm at the City of St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 2200 A1A South. The availability is open to anyone – including those who need help with a federal issue. Those unable to attend may contact Senator Nelson by mail at 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Suite #2010, Jacksonville, FL 32207; or through his website available here. For more details, call Senator Nelson’s office at 904.346.4500.
City Agendas
The Parking and Traffic Committee will meet on Thursday, July 26 at 8:30am. When available, the agenda will be here.
The Historic Architectural Review Board‘s July meeting was rescheduled from Thursday, July 19 until Thursday, July 26 at 2:00pm. The agenda is available here. The meeting will be broadcast on GTV on Monday, July 30 at 9:00am.
The City Commission‘s next regular meeting will be on Monday, July 23. When availble the agenda will be posted here.
Agendas and minutes for all city meetings can be found at www.staugustinegovernment.com with a schedule of upcoming meetings listed under City Calendar. City Commission meetings are broadcast live via GTV (Comcast Channel 3 in St. Augustine) each second and fourth Monday at 5:00pm. Commission meetings are also recorded and rebroadcast as are Planning and Zoning Board and Historic Architectural Review Board meetings. For a current schedule of all programming on GTV, click here.
Source: City of St. Augustine
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0July 6, 2012
Archaeology exhibit now open at The VIC
A new exhibit at The VIC offers a look into the extraordinary life of 18th century St. Augustine through ordinary items uncovered by the city’s archaeologist and volunteers.
Organized into displays focusing on various aspects of colonial daily life, the exhibit offers items commonly associated with home life, the routines of a military lifestyle, and even those depicting entertainment including games and tavern items. The free exhibit, recently featured in a St. Augustine Record article, 450 Years of unbroken history, is open 8:30am-5:30pm in The VIC. For a map, click here.
The Grapes of Roth up next for Concerts in the Plaza
The classic rock trio, The Grapes of Roth, returns to the Concerts’ n the Plaza’s Gazebo stage on Thursday, July 12 at 7:00pm. Elizabeth Roth, lead vocalist and bass guitarist, one of the best known solo acoustic musicians in North Florida, is joined by Chris Spindler on drums and Matt Van Rysdam on lead guitar, bass and vocals. All together, the Grapes of Roth always brings a great show.
The two-hour concerts are free and attendees should bring lounge chairs for seating. Picnic dinners are popular, but alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the Plaza. For a schedule and helpful map-links visit www.plazaconcerts.com.
TS Debby kept city crews in rapid response mode
While Tropical Storm Debby may not have had the wind of many storms, it certainly had the rain, and it was that rain that kept city crews busy in locations where rainwater inundated the city’s sanitary sewer system. The heavy downpours, a total of 7.72 inches in less than three days, required around the clock attention during the height of the rainfall in response to overflows in several locations of the sewer system. The overflows occurred during the heaviest periods of rain on the weekend of June 23-24 through Thursday, June 26.
The city’s rapid response teams captured and removed nearly 1.4 million gallons of wastewater /rainwater from the sites preventing backups into homes or discharges into waterways. At no time during TS Debby was the city’s drinking water in any danger as only surface water (i.e. runoff water, streams, etc.) came in contact with the waste water.
In a follow-up review of the city’s practices after the storm, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection compliance inspectors deemed the city’s actions appropriate and in compliance.
Read more about the city’s response and see a list of locations where there were spills here.
New zoning maps available on-line
Updated zoning maps for the City of St. Augustine are now available on its web site. This valuable and easy to access resource is available in four separate maps: one for the over all city and others focusing on areas north and south of Castillo Drive and Anastasia Island. The maps may be found by visiting www.staugustinegovernment.com and clicking on the Maps Library link or by clicking here.
While The Break Room is on summer break, have a another listen
Whether working in an office cubicle, on a factory floor or along the aisles of a retail store, time spent in the break room is usually a quiet time, away from pressure, away from work routines and often a place where co-workers can converse in a relaxed environment.
That’s the idea behind WFCF/Flagler College Radio’s program called appropriately, The Break Room, which during the last week of June produced its 128th program since starting in February 2010. Hosted by Paul K. Williamson, the city’s Public Affairs Director, the 15-minute weekly program offers a behind-the scenes look at the workings of city government through interviews with people key in the city’s day-to-day operations.
The Break Room airs on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and again on Saturdays at 8:00am, and is then each program is archived at www.breakroom.info as podcasts available for download anytime.
So while The Break Room is taking a break during the month of July, stop by its web site and have another listen.
Time to get ready to vote
In early July the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Office will mail new voter information cards to all registered voters, but in order to receive the new card, a voter’s address must be current with the Elections Office.
Voter cards are especially important this year as they contain all of the new districts, precincts and polling locations following the redistricting process and precinct changes. With the August 14 Primary Election quickly approaching, it is vital that voters receive their new cards to know their district, precinct number and polling place and to ensure the receipt of sample ballots that will be mailed prior to each election.
Voters are encouraged to visit the Elections Office website and use the voter lookup feature to check their status and verify their address. The last date to register to vote or make party changes for the August 14 Primary Election is July 16. Address updates should include voter’s name, address, date of birth, and new address and can be made by calling the Elections office at 904.823.2238 or by sending an email to elections@votesjc.com.
City boasts a host of Great Floridians 2000 honorees
It was 15 years ago that the Florida Legislature, forward looking to the turn-of-the-century, established a program to recognize individuals who had made important contributions to Florida’s history and culture. Called Great Floridians 2000, a partnership effort of Florida League of Cities and the Florida Department of State, the program would name 2000 individuals through nominations from municipalities each of which would be recognized with a distinctive marker placed at a location associated with each person.
Not to be confused with the Great Floridians program currently managed by the Florida Department of State which recognizes both living and deceased individuals, the Great Floridians 2000 recognized only deseaded individuals. While the program fell short of its goal of 2000 names, ultimately naming 385 honorees, it succeeded by bringing deserving recognition to many heretofore unrecognized Floridians.
St. Augustine, with a total of 29 recipients, lead all other municipalities in the number of honorees, and by the end of 2002 official markers had been placed at designated locations throughout the city.
To see a roster and read a brief biographical sketch of each of St. Augustine’s Great Floridians 2000, click here. You’ll also find links to other information, including the current Great Floridians program.
Senator Bill Nelson’s staff to meet with constituents
Staff representatives of US Senator Bill Nelson’s office will hold office hours for St. Johns County area residents on Monday, July 30, 2012, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm at the City of St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 2200 A1A South. The availability is open to anyone – including those who need help with a federal issue. Those unable to attend may contact Senator Nelson by mail at 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Suite #2010, Jacksonville, FL 32207; or through his website available here. For more details, call Senator Nelson’s office at 904.346.4500.
City Agendas
The City Commission meets on Monday, July 9 at 5:00pm. The agenda is available here.
The Code Enforcement, Adjustments & Appeals Board meets on Tuesday, July 10 at 3:00pm. The agenda is here.
The Parking and Traffic Committee will meet on Thursday, July 26 at 8:30am. When available, the agenda will be here.
The July meeting of the Historic Architectural Review Board had to be rescheduled from Thursday, July 19 until Thursday, July 26 at 2:00pm. When published the agenda will be available here. The meeting will be broadcast on GTV on Monday, July 30 at 3:00pm.
Agendas and minutes for all city meetings can be found at www.staugustinegovernment.com with a schedule of upcoming meetings listed under City Calendar. City Commission meetings are broadcast live via GTV (Comcast Channel 3 in St. Augustine) each second and fourth Monday at 5:00pm. Commission meetings are also recorded and rebroadcast as are Planning and Zoning Board and Historic Architectural Review Board meetings. For a current schedule of all programming on GTV, click here.
Source: City of St. Augustine
