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Home My Public Portal About20090326CityCouncilSynopsisPrepared 3/27/09vw Page 1 of 4 20090326 City Council Synopsis Mayor Buelterman called the Consent Agenda meeting to order at 6:30pm on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Council members present were Mayor pro tem Wanda Doyle, Charlie Brewer, Barry Brown, Eddie Crone, Dick Smith and Paul Wolff. Also present were City Attorney Bubba Hughes and City Manager Diane Schleicher. Mayor Buelterman listed the following items on the Consent Agenda:  City Council Minutes for 3/12/09  Appointment of Dan Parrott to the Beach Task Force  Special Event Application for Art in the Park- Mom’s Day. Submitted by Mary Ingalls, owner of Art Encounter, May 9-10, 2009. City Attorney advised council to table this item unless the previously approved application for the same event under the Arts Association is withdrawn.  Special Event Application for Art in the Park – Tybee Days. Submitted by Mary Ingalls, owner of Art Encounter, November 21-22, 2009. City Attorney advised council to table this item unless the previously approved application for the same event under the Arts Association is withdrawn.  Special Event Application-Tybee Wine & Food Festival-Friends of Tybee Theater, May 9, 2009 Requesting: DPW to provide recycling containers (12=$0), At least fifty (50) parking passes, Fees for Gym/Cafeteria be waived if rain site is needed. Gym usage @ $300, deposit @$500; Cafeteria deposit @ $100, and requesting special events permit fee of $100 be waived.  Special Event Application for 10th Anniversary YMCA Celebration & Bike Parade, May 2, 2009. Requesting possible police detail to lead bike parade.  Potential Grant Application to NOAA Coastal Marine Habitat Restoration Project Grants under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.-Time Sensitive deadline is April 6, 2009. Requesting funds to remove derelict structures from Tybee Beach and the Atlantic Ocean- Approximately $1.2 million/matching funds up to 10%/Eric Olsen to provide Consultation for up to $3,000.  One Day Alcohol License Application for Friends of Tybee Theater, Lighthouse Grounds-May 9, 2009. Chief Price Approved.  Contract award for annual financial audit services: Recommendation from Audit Committee for Reznick Group for $18,000 for initial year.  Prioritization of Road Paving projects using new SPLOST funds/Infrastructure Committee and Staff to work on this. Feasibility of borrowing against SPLOST to save money on construction cost.  Indigent defense services agreement renewal  Memorandum of Understanding with Marine Science Center regarding parking. Councilman Wolff moved to go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation and Real Estate, Councilman Crone seconded. The vote was unanimous. Councilman Wolff moved to end Executive Session, Mayor pro tem Doyle seconded. The vote was unanimous. Mayor Buelterman adjourned the Consent Agenda. Prepared 3/27/09vw Page 2 of 4 Mayor Buelterman called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00pm on Thursday, March 26, 2009. Those attending the Consent Agenda were also in attendance for the regular meeting. Public Hearing:  Consideration of location for Public Safety Facility. Councilman Crone moved to leave the Police Facility where it is, Councilman Wolff seconded. The vote was unanimous. Consideration of Consent Agenda Items: Councilman Smith moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Councilman Wolff seconded. The vote was unanimous. Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions and Zoning Variances:  1st Reading for Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances Section 22-112, Amendment to Table 1 Regarding Sound Levels by Receiving Land Use Amendment so as to add Sec. 22-113 Regulation of sound equipment and sound-amplifying equipment. Mayor Buelterman, Councilman Brown, Councilman Wolff all disclosed friendships in the bar business. Councilman Brewer recused himself due to a family member owning a business with an Entertainment License. Councilman Crone moved to keep the noise ordinance as it is, Councilman Wolff seconded. The vote was unanimous with Councilman Brewer recusing himself.  1st Reading for Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances Article 9 Sec 66-8(b)(3) to Regulate the Usage of Motorized Carts on the City Streets for the City of Tybee Island –Councilman Brewer disclosed his business interest in Electric Cars and abstained from voting. Councilman Wolff moved to approve with City Attorney or City Manager requesting a DOT crossing at Jones Ave., Councilman Smith seconded. The vote was unanimous with Councilman Brewer’s abstention. Mayor Buelterman asked Ms. Schleicher to get a response from Chief Price before the 2nd reading.  1st Reading for Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances Article 9 Sec 6-9(B) Regarding Alcohol Prohibitions Applicable to Minors for the City of Tybee Island Councilman Wolff moved to approve, Mayor pro tem Doyle seconded. The vote was unanimous.  1st Reading for Ordinance to Amend the Code of 0rdinances Article 9, Sec 9-030 of the Land Development Code concerning Building Permits for the City of Tybee Island Option A: Sixty(60) days for final payment Option B: Ninety(90) days for final payment Councilman Brown recused himself because of being a building contractor. Prepared 3/27/09vw Page 3 of 4 Mayor pro tem Doyle moved to Deny, Councilman Wolff seconded. The vote was unanimous with Councilman Brown recusing himself. Consideration Local Requests & Applications-Funding, Special Events, Alcohol License  Special Event Application for Beach Bum Parade May 15, 2009. Beach Bums –R-Us Requesting City of Tybee Sponsor parade in the amount of $1,500, the use of the North Beach parking lot for parade staging and the waiver of $106 special event application fee. Budget Line Item #100- 6110-53-1150. Mayor pro tem Doyle moved to approve contingent on Insurance, Councilman Smith seconded. The vote was unanimous. Mayor Buelterman requested Councilman Brewer and Councilman Wolff work with Diane Schleicher to address safety and water concerns.  Special Event Application for August 29-30, Soccer in the Sand-Beach-South 11th to 14th Street from 8am to 6pm Applicant Chris Lemay. Councilman Smith moved to Deny, Councilman Brown seconded. The vote was Smith, Brown, Crone, Doyle and Wolff in favor and Councilman Brewer opposed. Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures  GMA lease on Grit Separator equipment. Contract had been awarded to BRW Construction Group in the amount of $721,424. GMA’s offer is a Five Year Lease at 3.35%. Monthly payment amount $13,076. Budget Line Item # 505-00-12-3100. Councilman Crone moved to approve, Mayor pro tem Doyle seconded. The vote was unanimous.  Ethics Training Proposals for City Officials from Chapman and Associates ($1,200 up to 40 participants) and Georgia Municipal Association ($1,400 up to 20 participants) Budget Line Item #100-1110-52-1201. Councilman Smith moved to Deny, Councilman Wolff seconded. The vote was Wolff, Smith, Crone and Doyle in favor and Councilman Brewer and Councilman Brown opposed.  Contract to Tyler Technologies for adding graph to water bills showing monthly/yearly consumption. Cost $1100 one-time set-up fee and $275/year. To help people understand their usage better and should promote conservation. Budget Line #s Water conservation-Sewer 505- 4310-52-3950 and Water Fund 505-4410-52-3950 Councilman Wolff moved to approve, Councilman Crone seconded. The vote was Wolff, Brewer, Crone in favor and Doyle, Smith, Brown opposed. Mayor Buelterman voted in favor to break tie. Council, Officials and city Attorney considerations & Comments Prepared 3/27/09vw Page 4 of 4  Compensation of Clerk of Council Mayor pro tem Doyle moved to approve increase in pay grade from 22A to 23A, Councilman Crone seconded. The vote was unanimous.  Accept the Governor’s Energy challenge to reduce our energy use in city buildings 15% by 2020. Councilman Wolff moved to accept, Councilman Brewer seconded. The vote was unanimous.  Join the Chatham County initiative to reduce our overall carbon footprint, including electricity, fuel, and employee commutes 20% by 2020. Councilman Wolff moved to accept, Mayor pro tem Doyle seconded. The vote was unanimous.  Join ILCEI (Local Governments for Sustainability). We can join for $600/year. Which gives us software, a free energy audit by GA Tech, training, and ongoing support. Cyrus Bhedwar, formerly with GEFA runs the Southeast Regional program. Councilman Wolff moved to accept, Mayor pro tem Doyle seconded. The vote was unanimous. Councilman Crone asked the $600 to be taken from his travel budget. Adjournment Councilman Wolff moved to adjourn meeting, Mayor pro tem Doyle seconded. The vote was unanimous.