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15th annual Greek festival / Local events
Sep 26th
October 12, 2012 to October 14, 2012
St. Augustine
Francis Field,, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Local Phone: 904-829-0504
http://www.stauggreekfest.com
Come join the fun and experience St. Augustine’s fascinating Greek Heritage at the 15th Annual Greek Festival hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Enjoy a delicious assortment of Greek foods, pastries and beverages along with nonstop entertainment with live Greek music by the Hellenic Band and performances by Greek dance troupes. On Saturday at 9 a.m. there will be a Ready, Set, Go Greek-Fest Run. The Festival takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Francis Field behind St. Augustine’s Historic Downtown Parking Garage on Castillo Drive. Admission is $2, children under 12 are free. For more information, call 904.829.0504
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Source: Florida’s Historic Coast
City Commission Meeting – City of St. Augustine Beach
Sep 26th
CITY COMMISSION MEETING City Hall
CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH 2200 A1A South
OCTOBER 1, 2012 7:00 PM. St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
THE CITY COMMISSION HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE: PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ABOUT TOPICS THAT ARE ON THE AGENDA MUST FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD IN ADVANCE AND GIVE IT TO THE RECORDING SECRETARY. THE CARDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF THE MEETING ROOM. THIS PROCEDURE DOES NOT APPLY TO PERSONS WHO WANT TO SPEAK TO THE COMMISSION UNDER “PUBLIC COMMENTS.”
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 27, 2012 AND REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
V. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS OF THE AGENDA
VI. CHANGES TO ORDER OF TOPICS ON THE AGENDA
VII. PRESENTATIONS
A. Plaques:
1. to Ms. Melissa Burns, Finance Director, for Ten Years of Employment with the City
2. to Mr. Anthony Johns, Information Technology Specialist, for Ten Years of Employment with the City
B. Pre-Litigation Mediation Service of the 7th Judicial District: Presentation by Mr. Marty Cohen
C. Beach Season Revenues and Expenditures: Update Report by Mr. Billy Zeits,
County Beach Operations Manager
VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
XI. CONSENT
1. Resolution 12-12, Counting of Absentee Ballots in General Election of November 6, 2012
2. Proclamation to Designate October 2012 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
XII. OLD BUSINESS
3. Pedestrian Safety Signal at Pope Road/A1A Beach Boulevard: Continuation of Discussion
4. Veterans’ Day Event: Outline by Commissioner Samuels of Activities
5. Police Chief Matters:
A. Setting Dates for Special Meetings to Select Semi-Finalists, Hold Reception for Them, Interview Them, and Make Final Selection
B. Hiring of Police Chief: Discussion of Number of Votes Required
6. Police Department Matters: Request by Commissioner Pawlowski to Discuss
7. St. Augustine’s Performance Evaluation: Request by Commissioner Pawlowski to Discuss
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
8. State of the Public Works Department and Projects: Phase I Overview
9. Historic Marker for Chautauqua Beach Subdivision: Request by Mr. Bruce Wright to Discuss
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC
1. NO HOLIDAYS IN OCTOBER. City hall will be open, and the pickup schedule for garbage/trash will be normal on Monday, October 8 2012, which will be Columbus Day.
2. CIVIC ASSOCIATION. It will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission meeting room at city hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to inform the public of the proposed amendments to the Florida constitution that will be on the ballot for the November 6th general election.
3. MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT. It will be hosted by the Civic Association on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission meeting room at city hall. Featured will be candidates for various City and County offices.
4. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD. It will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission meeting room. Topics on the agenda may include: a) review of Ordinance 12-09 to adopt new flood regulations; b) continuation of discussion to preserve historic structures in the City.
5. BOOK SALE. The Friends of the Library, St. Augustine Beach branch, will hold a book sale. The days and times will be: Thursday, October 18th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, October 19th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, October 20th, from 10 a.. to 5 pm. The branch library is located on the town square of the Sea Grove subdivision, which is west of state Road A1A At A Street.
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NOTE:
The agenda material containing background information for this meeting is available on a CD in pdf format upon request at the City Manager’s office for a $2 fee. Adobe Acrobat Reader will be needed to open the file.
Source: City of St. Augustine Beach
Bridge of Lions to be closed for waterline repairs
Sep 25th
Thursday and Friday nights, September 27 & 28
The Bridge of Lions will be closed for extended periods over night on Thursday and Friday, September 27 and 28 to allow the City of St. Augustine to perform necessary water line repairs under the roadway at the base at the western approach to the bridge.
On Thursday night, only one lane of traffic will be closed with vehicles allowed to cross in alternating directions. On Friday night, the bridge will be closed to traffic in both directions. The duration of the lane closures on both nights is from 9:00pm until 6:00am the following morning.
The closing schedule is:
• Thursday, September 27 from 9:00pm until 6:00am on Friday, September 28.
One lane of traffic will be open in alternating directions.
• Friday, September 28 from 9:00pm until 6:00am on Saturday, September 29.
Bridge will be closed to all traffic in both directions.
For more information, call the Public Works Department at 904.825.1040.
Source: City of St. Augustine