HomeMy Public PortalAboutDraft Minutes 0510201120110510 Draft Minutes Special Meeting City Council Meeting
Mayor Buelterman called the special meeting of the City Council to order at 5:00PM on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Council members present were Mayor pro tem Shirley Sessions, Wanda Doyle,
Bill Garbett, Frank Schuman, Sr., Kathryn Williams, and Paul Wolff. Also present were Chantel Morton, Better Hometown Coordinator and Jan LeViner, Acting Clerk of Council.
Discussion was held regarding the Special Event Application, Tybee Arts Association, May 11 – 15, 2011, Tybee Carnival. Mayor Buelterman confirmed that the extension of the carnival
was May 11 – 15, 2011. Mayor Buelterman asked Chantel Morton if the health permit for the food was extended through the 15th. She stated that Richard Adams had contacted them and she
had not heard back from him. There will be additional food sold such as hot dogs and hamburgers. Mr. Beam, Mega Midway Entertainment, Inc. stated that he had contacted Chatham County
Health Department and had received a permit. There are concerns regarding the petting zoo and the welfare of the animals. Mayor Buelterman confirmed they would have the petting zoo
for the extension. Ms. Sessions said she had gotten several calls from citizens concerning the welfare of the rabbits as they seemed stressed. Mr. Beam stated that he is USDA Federal
and has been locally inspected once on Tybee. He further stated that all animals are feed, bathed and taken care of properly. They have never been shut down due to the care of the
animals and invited Council members to visit and conduct an inspection. Ms. Sessions inquired about the rabbits being a prize for the game at the carnival. Ms. Williams stated that
had not been discussed previously during the initial application process. They had been told about pony rides but not the petting zoo and most definitely not about using live animals
as a prize. She would recommend the extension of the carnival with the condition no lives animals would be given away as a prize. Mr. Shuman told Mr. Beam that he witnessed several
animals that needed medical attention. One in particular was the mule. Mr. Beam explained that this was due to formula the mule is on as its mother had died and they were trying to
regulate the feeding. Because of this, he has already returned the mule to his farm for further care. Mr. Schuman still has concerns regarding the rabbits being given as a prize.
Mr. Beam said he no longer offer the game to the public.
Ms. Williams made a motion to approve the extension of the Tybee Carnival for May 11 – 15, 2011 with the condition that no live animals would be used for prizes. Mr. Schuman seconded.
Vote was unanimous.
Mr. Wolff made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Schuman seconded. The vote was unanimous.