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Mayor Buelterman called the Consent Agenda meeting to order at 6:30pm on Thursday.
September 10, 2009. Council Members present were Mayor pro tem Wanda Doyle, Charlie
Brewer, Dick Smith and Paul Wolff. Council Members Eddie Crone and Barry Brown were
absent due to illness. Also present were City Attorney Bubba Hughes, City Manager Diane
Schleicher and Zoning Director Jonathan Lynn.
Mayor Buelterman listed the following items on the Consent Agenda:
• City Council Minutes for 8/27/09
• Savannah Tree Foundation‐ Adrienn Mendonca‐ Thank You Party‐ October 18th, 2009.
1:30pm‐6:30pm at Guard House. Requesting waiver of facility rental fee $162.50(Non‐
Profit rate). An acoustical music concert for members and volunteers who have helped
organization preserve, protect and plant trees on Tybee Island and in Savannah. This is
our way of saying thank you to everyone on Tybee and in Savannah who has helped us
accomplish our non‐profit mission.
• Handicapped Ramps and Sidewalk Repairs for City of Tybee on Hwy 80/SR26 (Butler
Ave): Recommended Award of Contract to the Low bidder, A.D. Williams Construction,
subject to approval to Georgia Department of Transportation, in the amount of
$122,050
Budget Line Item #100‐4210‐54‐1410
• Proposed Budget Amendment #1: Add $244,868 to Real Property Tax‐ Current (Budget
Line Item #100‐00‐31‐1100); add $55,000 for Way finding Signage (100‐7220‐54‐2105),
$189,868 to Contingency (100‐9000‐61‐1000). 2009 Millage Rate added $244,868
potential available revenue.
• Special Event Beer and Wine License Application for Beer, Wine per Event: Tybee Fest,
October 9h & 10th, 2009(Pirate’s Fest), 16th Street Parking Lot. Applicant: Ross Howard
• Special Event Beer and Wine License Application for Beer, Wine per Event: Tybee Fest,
October 17th & 18th, 2009(Arts Festival), 16th Street Parking Lot. Applicant: Ross Howard
• Alcohol License‐Package Sales Only‐Retail Beer/Wine and Liquor‐Alexander Beverage
Center‐ 1515 Butler Ave. Applicant: Nicholas C. Alexander.
• Special Event Beer and Wine License Application for Beer, Wine per Event: Friends of
the Tybee Theater, Inc. October 2nd – 4th, 2009 – Tybee Gym for “Treasure of Lefty’s
Island” Play
Applicant: Pamela Lappin
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Executive Session:
A Motion by Councilman Wolff to go into Executive Session was seconded by Councilman
Smith. The vote was unanimous.
A Motion by Councilman Wolff to end Executive Session was seconded by Councilman Smith.
The vote was unanimous.
Mayor Buelterman adjourned the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Buelterman called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00pm.
Those present at the Consent Agenda were also in attendance for the regular meeting. The
Tybee Island Memorial Color Guard presented the colors and everyone recited the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. Reverend David Laughner gave the invocation.
Consent Agenda:
A Motion by Councilman Smith to approve the Consent Agenda was seconded by Councilman
Wolff. The vote was unanimous.
Public Hearings:
1. Site Plan (Section 5‐080): To establish a Car Wash Petitioner: Evelyn Ballinger
Address: 1116 Hwy 80 East PIN 4‐0026‐11‐011, Zone C‐2
A Motion by Councilman Smith to approve subject to the plat being recorded properly and Site
Plan being approved by Zoning, was seconded by Mayor pro tem Doyle. The vote was Smith,
Doyle and Brewer in favor and Wolff opposed.
2. Site Plan with Variance (Section 5‐080): To construct a non‐retractable awning
projecting 6’ over the 11’4” sidewalk on Tybrisa Street and 3’ over the 5’3” sidewalk on
Butler Ave. The sign request is seeking a variance allowing the proposed signage to
extend 3’6” above the roof line in order to meet the sign regulations. Petitioner:
Diversified Designs for Bikinis, Inc.
Address: 1518 Butler Ave. PIN 4‐0008‐03‐014 Zone C‐1.
This petition was postponed at the request of the petitioner. Mayor Buelterman opened and
closed the public hearing with no one wishing to speak to the petition.
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City Manager’s Report ‐ Diane Schleicher:
• Confirmation of Finance Director Appointment of Mary Hogan
A Motion by Councilman Wolff to approve was seconded by Mayor pro tem Doyle. The vote
was unanimous.
Executive Session:
A Motion by Councilman Wolff to go into Executive Session to discuss Real Estate Acquisition
and Litigation, was seconded by Mayor pro tem Doyle. The vote was unanimous.
Mayor Buelterman left the meeting at 8:30pm.
A Motion by Councilman Wolff to end Executive Session was seconded by Councilman Smith.
The vote was unanimous.
Adjournment:
A Motion by Councilman Wolff to adjourn was seconded by Councilman Brewer. The vote was
unanimous.