Argyle Area Civic Council

AACC Meeting May 23,2018 Good Shepherd Lutheran-Allen Durant Passed Away 5-23-18

AACC Meeting Monday, May 28, 2018 7:30 PM - Agenda Updated May 27, 2018 11:30 am
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - 6551 Argyle Forest Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32244
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Google Map: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//6551+Argyle+Forest+Blvd,+Jacksonville,+FL+32244
0.70 Miles West of Blanding Blvd

Charter AACC Member and Past Treasurer, Allen Durant, Passed away on Wed, May 23, 2018 *** More info below in new business about services and obituary ***

1. Call to Order 7:30 pm

2. Approval of Past Minutes - Monday, April 23, 2018 7:30 PM - http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/Argyle_Area/pages/529240624

3. Committee Reports
a. Jacksonville City Council, Clay County Commission Report and other elected officials or representatives ( There is always a place on the AACC Agenda for Public Safety and Elected Officials - even though they may not always show up. Please see the Updated contact information for elected officials at the end of this email.
1a. Duval County School Board District 5 - Dr. Constance S. Hall .
1b. Clay County School Board District 4 (Argyle Area) - Johnna McKinnon
2. Jax District 14 Council Member Jim Love, Legislative Assistant: Kevin Kuzel
3. Jax District 12 Council Member Doyle Carter
4. Jax District 9 Council Member Garrett L. Dennis
5. Jax At Large, Group 1 Anna Lopez Brosche
6. Clay District 2 Commissioner - Wayne Bolla
7. State Representative - Jay Fant (R), District 15 ( Duval County ), Legislative Assistant: Carolyn Tucker
8. State Representative - W. Travis Cummings, District 18 ( Clay County ), Legislative Assistant: Sandy Matthews
9. Florida Senator Senator Audrey Gibson - State Senate - District 6 ( Duval County )
10. Florida Senator Senator Rob Bradley - State Senate - District 5 ( Clay County )
11. U.S. Representative Ted Yoho (R), Florida's Third Congressional District ( Clay County )
12. U.S. Representative John Rutherford (R), Florida's Fourth Congressional District ( Duval County )
13. U.S. Representative Al Lawson (D), Florida's Fifth Congressional District ( Duval, Baker, Columbia, Hamilton, Leon and other Counties )
b. Public Safety Report. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and Clay County Sheriff's Office

c. Transportation. David Hodges - Click on the links for the Latest Info on these Projects
1. I-295 @ Collins Rd / Blanding Blvd Interchange C/D Project -
2. Collins Road Widening -
. I) Collins Rd/Rampart to Blanding http://www.coj.net/departments/better-jacksonville-plan/road-projects.aspx
. II) Collins Rd/Westport to Rampart http://www.coj.net/departments/better-jacksonville-plan/road-projects.aspx
. III) Collins Rd/Shindler to Westport http://www.coj.net/departments/better-jacksonville-plan/road-projects.aspx
. IV) Collins Rd/Shindler to Old Middleburg http://www.coj.net/departments/better-jacksonville-plan/road-projects.aspx
3. Old Middleburg Rd./103rd to Branan Field http://www.coj.net/departments/better-jacksonville-plan/road-projects.aspx
4. Branan Field Chaffee Road Phase 1 (103rd St. to I-10) - http://www.jtafla.com/Projects/showPage.aspx?Project=11
5. College Drive Extension North Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study - New connection between Blanding Boulevard (SR 21) and Branan Field/Chaffee Road (SR 23). - Clay county
BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS http://www.coj.net/Departments/Better+Jacksonville+Plan/Road+Projects.htm
6. First Coast Expressway (Branan Field-Chaffee Expressway) is a state highway designated State Road 23 http://firstcoastexpressway.com/BFCExpress/ Project Map" http://firstcoastexpressway.com/BFCExpress/documents/2014-03-17-so-bfc-frontage-rd-map.pdf
7. St. Johns River Crossing Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study website.
First Coast Outer Beltway is a proposed four-lane limited access toll facility that includes the St. Johns River Crossing Corridor in St. Johns and Clay Counties and the Branan Field-Chaffee Road (SR 23) project in Clay and Duval Counties.
Jacksonville Transportation Authority Projects Map - http://www.jtafla.com/Projects/showPage.aspx?Sel=185
8. I-295 and Collins Road Interchange Interim Improvements for I-295 Ramps and Collins Road from Rampart Road to Plantation Bay Drive http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/procurement/ProfessionalServices/advertise/pdf/18218.pdf
Major Projects on Florida's Highways Northeast Florida http://www.nflroads.com
Florida Department of Transportation Public Meeting Notices http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/publicsyndication/PublicMeetings.aspx/publicmeetings_district2
d. Business Development - David Hodges
. . Oakleaf Town Center - Jacksonville, FL - Description http://www.sembler.com/current_projects.php?id=12
. . Oakleaf Town Center - Jacksonville, FL - PDF Map http://www.sembler.com/pdfs/Oakleaf%20Town%20Ctr.pdf
e. Communications and Web Site - Bill Lewis

f. Home Owners Association President Meeting - Bill Lewis

g. Grant Writing Committee

h. Landscaping Committee

i. Treasurer's Report

4. Old Business
a. Argyle Area Community Garden - Tom Dumas 7033 Collins Rd, Jax, FL 32244
http://www.meetup.com/Argyle-Area-Community-Garden/
b. Day Care at Corner of Collins Road and Shindler Drive
c. Malicious activity at Chimney Lakes Park near twins lakes.
d. New Costco at I-295 and Collins Road
Costco Information, Site Map and News Article.
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/Argyle_Area/pages/529231037
Site Map: Parramore Road_Costco Plans May 2017.pdf https://www.dropbox.com/s/gxqkhdb27j29e0m/Parramore%20Road_Costco%20Plans%20May%202017.pdf?dl=0
Article: http://jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=549891
Deal paves way for Westside Costco Friday, May 19, 10:01 AM EDT By David Cawton, Staff writer
e. Discussion of the pool owned by the Argyle Athletic Association www.argyleathletic.org - Jeff Schmidt, President AAA

5. New Business
a. Charter AACC Member and Past Treasurer, Allen Durant, Passed away on Wed, May 23, 2018
Viewing on Sunday, 5-27-2018 from 4 - 6pm at Fraser Funeral Home 8168 Normandy Boulevard - Jacksonville, Florida 32221.
Short Funeral Service on Monday, 5-28-2018 at 9:30am at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church in Argyle 8701 Arygle Forest Blvd., Jackskonville, Florida 32244 (Argyle Forest Blvd and Shindler Rd)
Graveside service with military honors will follow on Monday, 5-28-2018 at 11:30am at the Jacksonville National Cemetary 4083 Lannie Road Jacksonville, FL 32218

Obituary and Condolences on Fraser Funeral Home Website
Allen Hillman Durant - July 31, 1935 - May 23, 2018
http://www.obituarymanager.com/pro/obititem.php?cust_id=41&id=36702&name=DurantAllenHillman#top
Allen Hillman Durant, age 82 of Jacksonville, FL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. He was a founding member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church and known for his story telling, love of tech gadgets, and giving dollar bills to his great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Terrance (Terry) and Lillian Durant, as well as his sister, Virginia Williams and grandson, Tyler Zody. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. He served for 4 years and then was honorably discharged in 1956. He later went to work for JEA and retired after 30 years from 1968-1998. Allen is survived by his wife, Esther Durant; children, David Durant, Vicki Zody and Michelle Durant; grandchildren, Mandy (Chris) Brewer, Brittany ( L.J.) Fettig, and Caleb Durant; great-grandchildren, Ayden Fettig, Jackson Brewer and Mackenzie Brewer, brother, Dennis Durant, and sister, Gail Elliott. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society in his name. Interment will be in Jacksonville National Cemetery at 11:30 A.M. with military honors.
Allen Durant Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/allndurant

6. Additional Comments and Discussion From the Public

7. Motion to Adjourn