HomeMy Public PortalAbout20070322TybeeCouncilMinsITEM 2007-03-22 City Council Minutes
Mayor Buelterman called the Consent Agenda meeting to order at 6:30pm. Present in addition to
the Mayor were, Shirley Sessions, Eddie Crone, Mallory Pearce, Kathryn Williams, Wanda Doyle
and Paul Wolff. Also attending were City Manager Diane Schleicher and City Attorney Bubba
Hughes.
Mayor Buelterman listed the Consent Agenda items as:
COPS Grant
Budget Adjustment of $20,000 from Info-Tech feasibility study and $16,000 of the balance
transferred to the contingency to fund the balance of the cost.
2006 Budget Adjustment due to correct allocation of Property and Liability Insurance for 2006.
Budget Adjustment to the Campground Enterprise Fund-To fund and account for Part Time
weekend staffing, advertising and contracted labor, City Administrative Services and
Depreciation. ($42,079)
Budget Adjustment to the SPLOST fund-Continue to fund roofing project on the Old Post Theater.
($76,940)
Budget Adjustment to set up a Building Maintenance Department account for DPW.
Budget Adjustment to set up Parks Maintenance Department account for DPW.
Budget Adjustment to finance payroll to fund part time weekend staffing. ($26,430)
Budget Adjustment to establish a Beach Improvement set aside designated fund. ($150,000)
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Mr. Ronnie Tatum representing the Tybee Veterans Memorial Committee presented Council with
a proposal to build a Monument in Memorial Park to honor Veterans. It would be called the Tybee
Island, Veterans Circle of Freedom. Mayor Buelterman said the public needs to have an
opportunity to give their input into this project.
Mayor Buelterman called the Regular Council meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Reverend Eddie Atkins of the All Saints Episcopal Church provided the invocation and everyone
recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Mayor Buelterman presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Fire Department for their efforts
concerning the fire on Jones Avenue on March 10th.
Mr. David Burrow with the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association announced Astronomy Day as
April 21, 2007.
Mayor Buelterman opened the business meeting.
Ms. Sessions moved to approve the Resolution Proclaiming April 21, 2007 as Astronomy Day on
Tybee Island, Ms. Williams seconded and the vote was unanimous. Mayor Buelterman presented
Mr. Burrow with the Proclamation.
Mr. Cullen Chambers asked Mayor and Council to continue the City’s partnership with the
Historical Society in the final phase of the Restoration of the Historic Tybee Light Station.
Ms. Kellie Lewis from the Marine Science Center introduced her staff and gave updates on the
programs offered at the MSC. She reminded everyone of the Turtle Trot Celebration on April 28th
and the Sea Kayak Race on May 19th.
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Ms. Sandy Major gave a Tybee Neighbors update.
Mr. Paul Wolff announced the E-Cycling Event at Public Works on March 31st. He requested
everyone bring their electronics to this event to keep them out of the landfill.
Ms. Wanda Doyle expressed appreciation to City Personnel that helped with the Clydesdales.
Mr. Henry Levy expressed opposition to the Veterans Memorial being allowed to sell bricks to
honor anyone not having served in the armed forces.
Mr. Todd Smith introduced the New City Website. He said it is a menu driven site with outside
links to the Municipal Code. He said it also offers online Parking and Utility bill payment options.
City Manager Diane Schleicher gave updates to council regarding the action items list.
Ms. Williams requested the Georgia Power issue concerning on call people having to go across
town to get their trucks before responding to an emergency call; be placed on the action item list
for follow-up.
Mayor Buelterman opened the business meeting.
Mr. Pearce moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items as stated, Ms. Sessions
seconded. And the vote was unanimous.
Mayor Buelterman and Council support the idea of the Veterans Memorial; and
requested the City Manager and City Attorney work out a formal understanding with
the committee concerning the parameters of who it will honor. They asked them to
bring back the formal understanding for presentation to Mayor and Council and the
Public. They asked that the lighting be directed down.
Mr. Pearce moved to approve the Transportation Enhancement Project for the Tybee
Island Light Station 2nd keepers Cottage, Ms. Williams seconded, and the vote was
unanimous.
Mr. Wolff moved to approve the Business License Application, including
Alcohol/Sunday Sales and Entertainment at 1513 Butler Avenue for C.H. Miller
Catering, Mr. Pearce seconded, and the vote was unanimous.
Mr. Pearce moved to approve increasing the city’s participation to 50% for the
Georgia Land Grant, Mr. Wolff seconded.
Mr. Wolff said Pat Monahan is very supportive of giving Tybee $100,000 out of their green space
fund. He said the County Commissioners have not approved it yet but it will be on their agenda
for April 13th.
Ms. Schleicher said she is working with Ms. Norfleet to see if we can use the previously approved
Land and Water Conservation Grant for $100,000; just in case the County doesn’t approve our
request. She said she has been told we can use two grants simultaneously. She said the
participation range for the city would be from $6,460 up to $106,000.
Mr. Wolff asked Mr. Pearce if he would amend the motion to make it contingent on
getting the $100,000 from the county. Mr. Pearce agreed.
Ms. Schleicher asked that the motion be amended to use the County and or the Land and
Water Conservation Grant. She said they could possibly use that grant plus the county money
and basically use only $6,460 of our own money. Mr. Pearce and Mr. Wolff agreed to
amend the motion. Mr. Wolff said if they could use both grants as the $200,000 match and
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just kick in whatever the difference is; they could use the money they didn’t have to dedicate to
acquiring the property to improving it and the bike trail. The motion carried with four,
Pearce, Wolff, Williams and Sessions voting in favor and Crone and Doyle opposed.
Mr. Crone moved to appoint, Lou Off, Dick Smith, Henry levy, Jim Stone and Brian
Renner to the Ad Hoc Public Safety Building Committee. Mr. Pearce seconded and the
vote was unanimous.
Ms. Schleicher said she would contact the committee to set up the meeting schedule.
Mr. Wolff moved to approve utilizing Compact Fluorescent Lights to replace bulbs in
city facilities as needed. Mr. Pearce seconded. Mr. Wolff said that he and Charlie Brewer
wanted to conduct energy audits on city buildings. He said this should be an action item and
requested the last 12 months of utility bills for gas, water and electricity to find where the money
is going. The motion carried with five, Wolff, Pearce, Sessions, Williams and Doyle
voting in favor and Crone opposed.
Mayor Buelterman requested The Economic Development Committee come back in November or
December and present detailed information on having CAT come to Tybee without paying a CAT
tax.
Ms. Doyle asked to postpone giving the Planning Commission more authority until she can talk
with Mr. Hughes about liabilities and other issues. She asked that it come back on the 2nd
meeting in April.
Council requested postponement of the Resolution to quit claim property abutting the Sally Pierce
Nature Trail. They requested making sure they get the easement to the Nature Trail.
Mr. Hughes said he agrees this should all be done at one time. He said that way he gets the deed
to this strip; we get the easements on 4, 5 & 6 and the deeds to the lots west of lots 4, 5 & 6.
Mr. Hughes said they should have all the descriptions on paper so they can be recorded. Ms.
Schleicher requested the easement be five feet wide.
Mr. Wolff moved to approve the charter change to contempt powers of the Municipal
Judge. Mr. Hughes said the proposed change is $200 or 10 days in jail or both. He said this
can be done at the local level. He said this has to be advertised and requires two readings. He
said the judge would like to have it and the Police Chief supports it. Mr. Pearce seconded and
the vote was unanimous.
Ms. Sessions moved to approve the Consulting Contract for the Fine Arts Commission,
Mr. Wolff seconded and the vote was unanimous. Ms. Sessions asked the Chairman of the
Fine Arts Commission to come and give updates to Council.
Mr. Pearce moved to go into Executive Session to discuss, Litigation and Personnel,
Ms. Sessions seconded and the vote was unanimous.
Mr. Pearce moved to go back into Regular Session, Mr. Wolff seconded and the vote
was unanimous
Mr. Pearce moved to adjourn, Ms. Sessions seconded and the vote was unanimous.
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Mayor Jason Buelterman
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Vivian O. Woods Clerk of Council
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