Argyle Area Civic Council

Minutes of the Mon, July 16, 2007 AACC Meeting Dennys Restaurant

Minutes - Posted 8-18-2007 4:30 pm

ARGYLE AREA CIVIC COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE JULY 16, 2007 MEETING
HELD AT DENNY’S RESTAURANT, 8409 BLANDING BOULEVARD
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32244

PRESENT: Bill Lewis, President; Allen Durant, Treasurer; Marie Splane, Recording Secretary.
Other members in attendance: David Hodges, Ashley Davis, Ken Shirey, Connie and Woods Allen, John and Loretta Draper, Linda Crawford, Wilma Schnell, Don Christen, Jim Kelly, Bill Ellis, Ed Pauly, Thomas R. Martin, Steve Hinkle, Tony Bates, Henry Mooneyhan, Joe and Deborah Novotny.

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 by David Hodges due to President Lewis being delayed.

APPROVAL OF JUNE MINUTES: David Hodges moved that the minutes be approved as posted and published, seconded by Allen Durant. Motion carried.

LANDSCAPING: AACC Cleanup Day at the Argyle Forest entranceway at Blanding Boulevard was a success. The entranceway looks much neater. Many large weed roots were dug up, preventing regrowth of some of the bigger specimen-class weeds. Thanks to everyone who participated. There may be viable electrical connections at the entranceway. Years ago the entranceway was lighted. David Hodges will be meeting with JEA to discuss the electrical connections there and also at the bridge just past Rampart to discuss the lighting of the chimneys. Henry Mooneyhan voiced a concern about a schedule to keep the unkempt landscaping under control. David Hodges expressed a concern about the overgrowth around the creek area adjacent to the entranceway at Blanding. Presently, the creek is barely visible due to the dense overgrowth of vegetation. The same holds true for the section of creek west of Rampart.

The next clean-up day will be scheduled for August 4 at 7:30 a.m., to clean the section of Argyle Forest Boulevard between Rampart and Eastport.

TRANSPORTATION: The widening project of Collins Road has started.
Rainwater runoff is sheeting over the road at AFB and Spencer's Trace, resulting in some traffic and safety concerns during thunderstorms. JTA will be contacted. There is a pot hole in the new section of road that needs to be repaired.

The river birch trees recently planted in the median of Phase Two of the AFB widening will probably die. This specie of tree likes wet feet, and the medians tend to be fairly dry.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Clay County Commissioner Doug Conkey: Commissioner Conkey had a meeting with Duval County District 11 councilman Ray Holt to discuss regional issues, i.e., libraries, transportation, budget issues. He also discussed how the Clay County audit committee will be changing, as well as the need to educate the voters on the proposed tax exemptions and the proposed 29th constitutional amendment. There will be public workshop meetings on these subjects.

Commissioner Conkey also spoke about the planned CDD (community development district) that was recently announced for the Clay County section of the area extending off of Cheswick Oaks. Cheswick Oaks will be extended a half mile down toward Kindlewood, and this is part of the Branan Field master planned development.

Realignment of Shindler Road with Cheswick Oaks: Informal discussion. Some residents are opposed to the realignment, as is the Board of Directors of Chimney Lakes Homeowners Association, so it appears there could be some difficulties in implementing this realignment. It would allow the traffic lights to be better synchronized at the two intersection in the area of Shindler and Cheswick Oaks.

President Lewis received a letter from state representative Jennifer Carroll, announcing a Town Hall meeting to be held August 4 at Fleming Island Library, 9 a.m., and 11 a.m. at the Argyle Branch Library.

Tony Bates, member of Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County, spoke about current tax/budget issues. Persons who would like to be put on the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County email list can keep informed on tax-related issues. You can contact this organization by going to www.jaxtaxpayers.com and clicking on the Contact Us link to get further information. This organization also airs a local TV show called Tax Watch on Comcast local access cable (Channel 29 in Duval County) at 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. Sundays.

There being no further business to come before the council, David Hodges made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Henry Mooneyhan. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Marie Splane, Recording Secretary

Agenda - Last Updated 7-14-2007 11:30 am

ARGYLE AREA CIVIC COUNCIL
AACC Meeting Monday, July 16, 2007 7:30 pm
Location: Denny's Restaurant 8409 Blanding Blvd. Jacksonville,FL 32244 Phone: 904-778-4624
Corner of Blanding Blvd and Youngerman Circle.
Map: http://web.sa.mapquest.com/dennys/advantage.adp?transaction=locmap&recordId=509&pwidth=400&pheight=250to

1. Call to Order 7:30 pm

2. Approval of Old Minutes
Monday, June 18, 2007 AACC Meeting http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/jacksonville/aacc/genpage/637359613.html

3. Committee Reports
a. Jacksonville City Council, Clay County Commission Report and other elected officials or representatives
1. Jax District 14 Council Member Michael Corrigan - City Council President 2006 - 2007
2. Jax District 12 Council Member Dan Davis - City Council Vice President 2006 - 2007
3. Jax District 11 Council Member Ray Holt
4. Jax At Large, Group 1 Council Member Ronnie Fussell
5. Clay District 2 Commissioner - Doug Conkey
6. State Representative Jennifer Carroll (R), District 13 - Rebecca Coleman, District Secretary
7. U.S. Representative Cliff Stearns (R), Florida's Sixth District - Sherrie Porter, District Aide

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. Argyle Forest Blvd - http://www.jtaonthemove.com/projects/bjp/bjargyle2.aspx
2. I-295 @ Collins Rd / Blanding Blvd Interchange C/D Project - http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/public/genpage.html?nid=972432200&nneighid=351562714&nsupercity=623542159
3. Collins Road Widening -
. I) Collins Rd/Rampart to Blanding http://www.betterjax.com/projects/facpac.asp?ID=32
. II) Collins Rd/Westport to Rampart http://www.betterjax.com/projects/facpac.asp?ID=58
. III) Collins Rd/Shindler to Westport http://www.betterjax.com/projects/facpac.asp?ID=57
. IV) Collins Rd/Shindler to Old Middleburg http://www.betterjax.com/projects/facpac.asp?ID=56
. V) Extension of Collins Rd from Old Middleburg to Cecil Commerce Center. Proposed. May or May Not Happen.
4. Old Middleburg Rd./103rd to Branan Field http://www.betterjax.com/projects/facpac.asp?ID=45
5. Branan Field Chaffee Road Phase 1 (103rd St. to I-10) - http://www.jtaonthemove.com/projects/bjp/bjbranan10.aspx
6. Shindler Rd realigned with Cheswick Oaks along the JEA easements for power lines. Proposed. May or May Not Happen.
7. 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 http://www.collegedrivenorth.com/faq.htm
BETTER JACKSONVILLE PLAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS http://www.betterjax.com/projects/filter.asp
Jacksonville Transportation Authority Projects Map - http://www.jtaonthemove.com/projects/projects_map.html
Florida Department of Transportation Information http://www.dot.state.fl.us/publicinformationoffice/publicinv/PI-D2.htm

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 - Argyle Sign at Argyle Forest Blvd and Blanding Blvd
i. Treasurer's Report

4. Old Business
a. Argyle Forest Sign Island at Argyle Forest Blvd and Blanding Cleanup Party was a HUGE Success. Special thanks to everyone who showed up to help, Special thanks to Jim Kelly from Argyle Today, John Draper for the signs from Signs N Stuff, and Dan Hoard and his team from DanScapes Landscaping for the use of his professional lawn mowing equipment. http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/public/genpage.html?nid=350882582&nneighid=351562714&nsupercity=623542159
We still need the assistance of a brick mason who can advise the best way to replace the broken bricks.

5. New Business
a. REPRESENTATIVE JENNIFER CARROLL TO CONDUCT TOWN HALL MEETINGS Saturday, August 4, 2007 - 11:00 a.m. at the Argyle Branch Library, 7973 Old Middleburg Road South in Jacksonville.

7. Motion to Adjourn

JENNIFER CARROLL TO CONDUCT TOWN HALL MEETINGS Sat, Aug 4, 2007

REPRESENTATIVE JENNIFER CARROLL TO CONDUCT

TOWN HALL MEETINGS Saturday, August 4, 2007

CONTACT: Becky Coleman Sent: July 9, 2007 (904) 573-4994

On Saturday, August 4, 2007, Florida State House Representative Jennifer Carroll will be conducting two separate Town Hall meetings to accommodate her constituents in District 13. The first meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Fleming Island Branch Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd, in Orange Park. The second meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Argyle Branch Library, 7973 Old Middleburg Road South in Jacksonville.

“I look forward to seeing everyone on August 4th to discuss several important accomplishments that took place this year,” stated Carroll.

Please come and visit your local State Representative to discuss the 2007

Post-Legislative Session and Special Session. Constituents are encouraged to attend the meeting closest to their residence. For further information, please call 904-573-4994.

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Minutes Monday, June 18, 2007 AACC Meeting
Oakleaf Town Center - Jacksonville, FL - Description
Oakleaf Town Center - Jacksonville, FL - PDF Map