Monday Briefing: Coastal Protection, $1.2 Million for Dump Trucks, Flagler Beach Parking, Disney Princes As Sex Offenders

FlaglerLive | January 8, 2018

Flagler Beach attorney Scott Spradley shot that view Saturday, with his drone, of the accumulation of sands south of the Flagler Beach pier following last week’s storm. See the video below, under announcements. Click on the image for larger view. (© Scott Spradley)

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“Let man then contemplate the whole of nature in her full and grand majesty, and turn his vision from the low objects which surround him. Let him gaze on that brilliant light, set like an eternal lamp to illumine the universe; let the earth appear to him a point in comparison with the vast circle described by the sun; and let him wonder at the fact that this vast circle is itself but a very fine point in comparison with that described by the stars in their revolution round the firmament. But if our view be arrested there, let our imagination pass beyond; it will sooner exhaust the power of conception than nature that of supplying material for conception. The whole visible world is only an imperceptible atom in the ample bosom of nature. No idea approaches it. We may enlarge our conceptions beyond all imaginable space; we only produce atoms in comparison with the reality of things. It is an infinite sphere, the center of which is everywhere, the circumference nowhere. In short it is the greatest sensible mark of the almighty power of God, that imagination loses itself in that thought.”

–Pascal, from his “Pensées” (1670). [Click on the image or the link to buy the book.]

Previously:

In Flagler and Palm Coast:

Note: all government meetings noticed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Many can be heard or seen live through each agency’s website.

The Sheriff’s daily incident reports and jail bookings are posted here.

Flagler County Schools reopen today.

The Flagler County Commission meets at 9 a.m. in board chambers at the Government Services Building, Bunnell. Commissioners will consider awarding a $1.2 million bid to a dump truck company to provide the trucks that would be used to dump sand in the county’s beach-restoration project. Multi Machine Inc. of Asbury, N.J., would provide 10 trucks at $3,700 per truck per week for 10 months, with an option to renew for three months or as needed. Commissioners are also expected to consider a settlement with Vacation Rental Pros, which sued the county over vacation rentals. Commissioners will vote on banning medical marijuana dispensaries in the county, on second and final reading of an ordinance.

A ribbon-cutting is scheduled at the Flagler County Airport at 11:30 a.m. to mark the completion of the $12.2 million Relocation and Extension of Runway 11-29 project. The project included the new construction of a 5,500-foot runway (100 feet wide), as well as a full parallel taxiway, runway and taxiway lighting, directional signage, Runway End Identifier Lights – also known as REILs, and stormwater improvements. Guests are asked to park either at the Flagler Executive Airport Administration Office, or in the grassy area to the north of the office. Airport staff will guide attendees to shuttle buses.

The Flagler County Commission meets again at 1 p.m. at the Emergency Operations Center in a workshop focusing on a variety of issues, including coastal protection, an update on the state Constitutional Review Commission, and hurricane FEMA updates.

The Flagler Beach City Commission holds a joint Workshop with the Planning & Architectural Review Board and the Economic Development Task Force to discuss short and long term parking goal at City Hall at 5:30 p.m.

The Bunnell City Commission meets twice, first for a 6 p.m. workshop to mark the retirement of City Clerk Sandi Bolser and to discuss utility billing, and again at 7 p.m., when commissioners are expected to hear a presentation on Community Mental Health by the Flagler County School District and Flagler Cares, and to discuss naming the East Booe Street Park. 201 West Moody Boulevard, City Commission Chambers.

The ACLU’s Flagler-Volusia Chapter meets at 7 p.m. at the African American Cultural Society at 7 p.m. 4422 N. US HWY 1, Palm Coast.

The Flagler County Veterans Advisory Council meets at 4 p.m. in the First Floor Conference room of the Government Services Building, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell.

The Bunnell Elementary School PTO meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school’s Café.

Blood Donations: The Big Red Bus will be at the following locations this week:

Monday: Palm Coast Utility Builting, 2 Utility Drive (off Old Kings Road), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday: Bealls Outlets, 9 Old Kings Road (in the Staples Shopping center), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday: Coldwell Bankers, 211 St. Joe Plaza, Palm Coast, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: Matanzas High School, 3535 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast, 8 a.m to 2:30 p.m.
Friday: Panera Bread, 5880 State Road 100, Palm Coast, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: Chick fil A, 1000 Palm Coast Parkway NW, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Walmart, 174 Cypress Point Parkway, Palm Coast, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Announcements:

Flagler Beach attorney Scott Spradley shot the following video Saturday, using his drone, of the recent sand accumulations south of the Flagler Beach Pier:

In Florida and in State Government:

Note: Some proceedings below can be followed live on the Florida Channel. Most legislative proceedings can be followed through the Senate or House websites.

The House and Senate set the calendars of bills to be heard in the coming session (4:30 p.m for the Senate, 5 p.m. for the House).

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ISSUES ON TABLE: The Criminal Justice Estimating Conference will hold what is known as an “impact” conference. (Monday, 9 a.m., 117 Knott Building, the Capitol.)

U.S. SUPREME COURT HEARS WATER WAR: The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a long-running water battle between Florida and Georgia. Florida contends that Georgia is siphoning too much water in northern parts of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river system, damaging the Apalachicola River and the oyster industry in Franklin County’s Apalachicola Bay. But a special master appointed by the Supreme Court recommended that Florida should be denied relief. (Monday, 10 a.m., U.S. Supreme Court, Washington, D.C.)

—-Compiled by the News Service of Florida and FlaglerLive

In Coming Days in Palm Coast, Flagler and the Occasional Beyond:

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♦ June 20:

The Inspired Mic, Palm Coast’s most daring and unpredictable open mic event, is scheduled for its monthly edition at its new venue at the Hidden Treasures Restaurant, 820 Moody Ln, Flagler Beach. Each month some of the most creative, innovative performances a person could ever hope to experience take place at The Inspired Mic. 14 presenters each month pull out slices of talent and genius to entertain the audience. Each presenter gets 7 minutes to present on a very eclectic blend of their genius. Hidden Treasures Restaurant, 820 Moody Ln, Flagler Beach (under the bridge). Doors open at 6 p.m. and presenters begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 advance, available at theinspiredmicus.com, or $15 at the door. The ticket includes one drink and entry into a drawing with a prize of $25 cash or a $50 gift certificate to The Hidden Treasures.
♦ June 21: Urban Surf 4 Kids Surf Camp, South 6th Street on the beach, Flagler Beach, starting at 9 a.m.
♦ June 21: Senior Summer Celebration Cookout (Senior Special Event), 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Celebrate the first day of summer with a cookout at the Community Center. Hot dogs, hamburgers and fixings will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a side dish. Sign up at the front desk with the dish you are bringing. $5/person with pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323.
♦ June 21: Dive-in Movies, 8 p.m. at Palm Coast Aquatics Center, 339 Parkview Drive. Just bring your swimsuit and enjoy the show! Dive-in movie nights at the Palm Coast Aquatics Center provides a unique outdoor movie viewing experience for the entire family. Be sure to grab your favorite snack, sit back and enjoy the show! Food and snacks will be available for purchase. This month features “Hotel Transylvania 3” (PG). $1/seniors & youth and $2/adults. More info: 386-986-4741 and www.palmcoastgov.com/movies.
♦ June 22: New works by JJ Graham fill the gallery walls for the gallery's monthly event. Celebrate with us during JJ’s birthday month. A gourmet taco bar and drinks are included with the purchase of admission. Our live musical guest is Jake Cox. 6 p.m., 802 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell. Admission: $15. Parking: Overflow parking is across the street at the sheriff's operations office.
♦ June 22: Watson Realty Corp. hosts its annual summer kick-off and family fun day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1410 Palm Coast Parkway, with firefighters, sheriff's deputies offering safety tips, games, food and music.
♦ June 23: Bow Wow Bingo to benefit the Flagler Humane Society, $25 cost includes a fish fry, 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 53 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast.
♦ June 24-27: Golf Summer Camp – Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m-1 p.m. at Palm Harbor Golf Club, 20 Palm Harbor Drive, Palm Coast. Learn the game of golf during these fun-filled days of short game, full swing, putting, golf etiquette, sportsmanship, and friendly competition. Open to all skill levels. Lunch, snacks, & drinks included. For ages 6-16 years. $150/week. Deadline to register is June 17. Registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/camps. More info: 386-986-2323.
♦ June 24-27: Tennis Summer Camp (Session 2) – Monday-Friday, 9 a.m-4pm. at Belle Terre Park, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast. Tennis and so much more! Please come with athletic clothes and shoes, swimsuit (for the pool), water bottle, sunscreen, lunch, snacks and drinks. For ages 6-13 years. $175/week. Registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/camps. More info: 386-986-2323.
♦ June 24: Nar-Anon offers hope and help for families and friends of addicts. Every Monday, 6 p.m., St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church, 303 Palm Coast Pkwy NE, Palm Coast, Fellowship Hall Entrance. See the website, www.nar-anon.org, or call (800) 477-6291.
♦ June 24:

The Flagler County Stamp and Coin Club meets at 4:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 8696 47 N. Old Kings Road. From 4:30 - 6 p.m. the time is used for buying, selling and trading stamps and coins. The club meeting starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 7:30. There is a live auction of stamps and coins at the end of the meeting. The club is open for members, the general public, and all who are interested in stamp and coin collecting and investing. Free stamps and coin evaluations at all our meetings. The club is the only non-profit Stamp and Coin Club in Flagler County. For more information please visit the club's web site.
♦ June 25: The Flagler County Opioid Task Force meets at 6 p.m. at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway. The task force will meet the fourth Tuesday of every month at the library through November.
♦ June 26: A meeting of Facing Grief Together, formerly known as Compassionate Friends, is scheduled at the Vitas Office at 4 North Old Kings Road (across from Kentucky Fried Chicken) in Palm Coast. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Facing Grief Together, a nonprofit self-help bereavement support organization for families that have experienced the death of a child. The meeting is open to all parents, grandparents, and siblings over age 18 who has suffered the loss of a child of any age. For more information, call John Brady at 610-428-3139. To learn more about Facing Grief Together, visit their national website at www.compassionatefriends.org.
♦ June 29: First Aid and CPR/AED 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fire Station 25, 1250 Belle Terre Pkwy., Palm Coast. This class is a seven-hour course (one hour for lunch) designed to meet OSHA regulations and teach administering CPR to children and adults, using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), using a mask or barrier device, assisting with bleeding, broken bones. $50/person with registration required by 9 a.m. June 27. Register at www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2300 and cprcertification@palmcoastgov.com.
♦ June 29-20: Jr. Lifeguard Camp, 8 a.m-12p.m. at Palm Coast Aquatics Center, 339 Parkview Drive. The Junior Lifeguard Camp offers step-by-step lifeguarding skill development. Learn water safety, lifeguard rescues, and First Aid CPR/AED in a weekend camp. Class attendees will receive a CPR mask, Red Cross whistle and T-shirt. For ages 11-15 years. $70/session. Registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/camps. More info: 386-986-2323.
♦ July 1: Nar-Anon offers hope and help for families and friends of addicts. Every Monday, 6 p.m., St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church, 303 Palm Coast Pkwy NE, Palm Coast, Fellowship Hall Entrance. See the website, www.nar-anon.org, or call (800) 477-6291.
♦ July 3: Fireworks in the Park: Kick off your Independence Day celebration one day early July 3. Pack your picnic basket and bring your blanket and chairs to watch the free colorful display at Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave, beginning at 9 p.m. Entertainment and food vendors will begin at 6 p.m. A patriotic ceremony starts at 7 p.m.
♦ July 5: First Friday Garden and Butterfly Walk at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 North Oceanshore Blvd., 10 a.m. Join a ranger at 10am for a walk through our historical gardens. Learn about the history of our park while exploring the beauty of the formal gardens, with an emphasis on butterflies. The walk is approximately 1 hour. Please bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes. Meet in the garden parking lot. Garden walk included with park entry. No registration required.
♦ July 5-7:

"A Midsummer Night's Madness," a summer workshop production at Palm Coast's City Repertory Theatre. Tickets are $15, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. Book here.

For events beyond this date, see the fuller Coming Days here.

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The Day’s Best Reads:

This February, amid the highest tensions with Pyongyang in decades, the Winter Olympics will be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, just 50 miles from the Demilitarized Zone.https://t.co/QF9xcFqE4h

— Foreign Policy (@ForeignPolicy) January 7, 2018

You know what part of America really is great again? New York City — which is culturally liberal, racially diverse, and has a lot of undocumented immigrants. Funny how that works https://t.co/VO4ncdqwpK pic.twitter.com/NyRI9r6xYU

— Paul Krugman (@paulkrugman) January 7, 2018

Fairytale princes? https://t.co/HiLFeiQn8U

— Arts & Letters Daily (@aldaily) January 5, 2018

WATCH: Endangered wolves at a New York sanctuary weather the blizzard that hit the U.S. East Coast. https://t.co/JL8IZmxUZ6 pic.twitter.com/MPgCWccxFT

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 7, 2018

Man risks his own life to rescue a deer stuck in the middle of the frozen Mon River, as the ice cracks beneath his feet. https://t.co/5ebkEWWclS pic.twitter.com/tV6XtEPJi3

— ABC News (@ABC) January 7, 2018

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Palm Coast Construction and Development Progress Reports

Here’s a summary of the latest city developments as of Jan. 5, 2018, with a link to the full week in review here.

Road and Interstate Construction: