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News and Notes for St. Augustine – October 5, 2012
Oct 6th
Event slated for Saturday, October 6 @ 8:00am
The annual Pink Up The Pace 5K on Saturday, October 6, will necessitate the closing of some streets and some intermittent traffic disruptions in the downtown area.
Starting at 8:00am on S. Castillo Dr. in front of The VIC, the race will continue south on S. Castillo Dr./Avenida Menendez, south on Marine St., west on South St., south on Oneida St., west on Cerro St., north on Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., east on Park Pl., north on Cordova St., east on Cathedral Pl., north on St. George St., to the finish line at Orange St. The race is expected to end at approximately 9:30am.
A map of the race route is available at www.pinkupthepace.com.
St Augustine Spanish Wine and Food Festival holds closing event tomorrow.
Still time to get tickets for the Grand Tasting Event
There is still time to secure tickets for the final event of the inaugural St. Augustine Spanish Wine and Food Festival, the first in a series of annual events honoring St. Augustine’s Spanish roots.
On Saturday, October 6, the Grand Tasting Event, held at The VIC, will start at 3:00pm offering three hours of sampling fine Spanish wines, light hors d’ oeuvres and tapas with each ticketed guest receiving a collector’s commemorative glass. This event is limited to 250 guests.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting Event are available at www.staugustinespanishwinefestival.com until 5 pm today, Friday, October 5 for $30, or tomorrow, Saturday, October 6, at the door for $40.
For more information about the St. Augustine Spanish Wine and Food Festival and other activities of the 450th Commemoration, visit www.staugustine-450.com or call 904.825.1053.
Monday is last day to register to vote
Supervisor of Elections Office extends office hours to aid in registration
Monday, October 9, is the last day to register to vote for the 2012 General Election. Voter registration applications are available on the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Office website at www.votesjc.com. You must print out the application, sign and mail to the office. Applications must be postmarked by October 9 if you wish to vote in the General Election. You can also register to vote at any Driver’s License Office and any Public Library.
Voters who are uncertain of their registration status should visit the Supervisor of Elections website and click on “Voter Lookup” to verify your record. You may also call the Elections Office at 904.823.2238.
Extended hours
To aid in registrations this weekend, the Supervisor of Elections Office will be open tomorrow, Saturday, October 6 from 8:30am until 2:00pm and on Tuesday, October 9 from 8:30am until 7:00pm.
Vote your 2-page ballot by mail
Since General Election ballots will be very long, some voters may find use of an absentee ballot preferable to going to the polls on Election Day. It’s important to note that absentee ballots ARE NOT forwardable, so the ballot will be returned to the Elections Office as undeliverable if your address on file is not current. All voted ballots must be received in the Supervisor of Elections Office no later than 7:00pm on Election Day. To request an absentee ballot, available to all registered voters, contact the Supervisor of Elections Office.
Can’t wait? Then vote early.
And if you can’t wait until November 6 to vote, then there is the opportunity to vote early. For dates and locations, click here.
This week on The Break Room: Utility projects will improve water quality
Waterline replacement projects in Lincolnville and Lighthouse Park are just a few of the topics Marcus Pinson, Utility Engineer in the city’s Public Works Department discusses with host Paul Williamson on this week’s edition of The Break Room. The waterline replacements are all part of the city’s ongoing effort to resolve the problems of “red water.” Read more about the Lighthouse Park area project here.
Precautionary boil water notice rescinded
The October 1 precautionary boil water notice issued for utility customers in the vicinity of Mizell Road and nearby subdivisions, which includes Anastasia Lakes Subdivision, Islander Subdivision and Lions Gate Subdivision, has been rescinded following the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey showing that the water is safe to drink.
The notice was issued following repairs to the water line at Mizell Road and Fish Island Road
For more information, call the Public Works Department at 904.825.1040.
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 Room airs 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.
4 Ways 2 Stay in the City-Info-Loop
The city’s Public Affairs Department strives to keep the city’s constituents informed by making information
readily available and does so in a number of formats. In fact there are four ways to stay in the information loop. To learn what they are read this new story on the city’s web site by clicking here.
Six weeks until Light-Up! Night
Nights of Lights‘ 19th season begins on November 17
Have you seen your neighbors checking their holiday lights? Seem a little early? Not really when you consider that the 19th season of Nights of Lights is only six weeks away.
Recognized as one of the Southeast’s major seasonal events, Nights of Lights has brought holiday excitement to the Nation’s Oldest City annually since 1994. The 10-week long event begins each year with a simple flip of a switch on the Saturday before Thanksgiving known as Light-Up! Night. To read about last year’s opening night, click here.
Don’t be “left in the dark” when the Nation’s Oldest City is transformed into an enchanted city of light. For guidelines to participate in the Nights of Lights by adding displays to property in the city’s historic districts, click here.
For visitor information including dining, shopping, lodging, attractions, and tours, during the ten weeks of Nights of Lights, contact St. Augustine/Ponte Vedra on Florida’s Historic Coast by calling 800.653.2489 or visiting www.nightsoflights.com
Opportunity to serve: Code Enforcement, Adjustments & Appeals Board
The City Commission is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Code Enforcement, Adjustments & Appeals Board. Interested individuals who reside within the city limits of the City of St. Augustine are invited to submit applications for this volunteer board. Applications are requested by Friday, November 30 with appointments tentatively scheduled for the City Commission meeting of Monday, December 10. For information concerning qualifications and applications please contact the City Clerk’s office at 825-1007. The application form is available on the city’s web site by clicking here.
Agendas
City Commission meets on October 8. The agenda is available here.
The Code Enforcement, Appeals and Adjustment Board meets on October 9. The agenda is available here.
The Historic Architectural Review Board’s October meeting date has been rescheduled from October 18 until October 30. When available, the agenda will be posted 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
Flagler College releases economic impact study
Sep 27th
The economic impact study was produced for the college by EconImpact LLC of Louisville, Ky., one of the leading providers of economic impact studies for private colleges. The purpose of the report was to detail the ways in which Flagler College contributes both directly and indirectly to the local economy.
According to the report, during the 2010-2011 fiscal year, Flagler College contributed $218 million to the Greater Jacksonville area, including St. Johns, Duval, Flagler, Baker, Clay and Nassau counties. The college, along with its employees, students and visitors, were responsible for $179 million; alumni contributed $24 million in increased earnings and $12 million in social benefits due to positive lifestyle choices.
The City of St. Augustine treasury received a $343,214 net benefit due to the presence of Flagler College. St. Johns County received a $2.7 million net benefit.
Some other highlights of the report:
• The college provided full and part-time employment opportunities for 412 people.
• There are 3,045 working Flagler alumni in the Metro Jacksonville area.
• The Flagler College community contributed $188,482 in community service activities in 2011: $101,764 by Flagler students and $86,718 by Flagler employees. Flagler College students participated in 7,428 hours of community service in Metro Jacksonville.
• Visitors who came to St. Augustine because of Flagler College brought more than $18 million in new money to Greater Jacksonville in 2011
• The direct spending by the college, its employees, students and visitors was $78 million. This money was spent and re-spent several times in the community. The amount of the turnover was $100.7 million in 2011.
“The college produces alumni who earn more than individuals who did not complete a degree in higher education,” said Kevin Stokes, who wrote the final study. “The college provides employment opportunities, not only through jobs on campus, but also through jobs generated by business the college and its members conduct locally.”
For the full report, visit http://www.flagler.edu/news/current_news/FLAGLER-ECONOMIC-IMPACT-REPORT-2012.pdf
Source: Flagler College
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