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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110714 Synopsis City Council Meeting20110714 Synopsis City Council Meeting Mayor Jason Buelterman called the consent agenda to order at 6:30PM. Those in attendance were Paul Wolff, Kathryn Williams, Frank Schuman, Mayor pro tem Shirley Sessions, Wanda Doyle, Bill Garbett, Bubba Hughes, City Attorney. Also in attendance were Diane Schleicher, City Manager, Dianne Otto, Acting Zoning Director, Mary Hogan, Finance Director and Jan LeViner, Acting Clerk of Council. Mayor Buelterman listed the following items on the consent agenda: May 12, June 9, June 23, June 30 and July 7, 2011 City Council Minutes Tybee Fest, Labor Day Beach Bash, September 4, 2011, Pier, 7:00PM – 11:00PM Mr. Hughes addressed the concerns of Private Parking Lots, Section 3-250. Discussion points were (1) number of cars that should be allowed in private parking lots; (2) noise control; (3) buffers; (4) original site plan requirements; and (5) annual review for these lots Council agreed to forward their recommendations for Section 3-250 so a discussion could be held at the next meeting, July 28, 2011. Ms. Otto will notify the owner of 103 Butler Avenue so he can attend the City Council meeting on August 11, 2011 to discuss concerns of the neighbors. It was further agreed by Council there would be an annual review of the license pertaining to private parking lots. Mayor Buelterman called the regular meeting to order at 7:10PM. Opening Ceremonies Call to Order Everyone present at the consent agenda was still in attendance. Invocation: Father Peyton, St. Michael’s Pledge of Allegiance Reports of Staff, Boards, Standing Committees and/or Invited Guests. Karen Kelly, Community Resources Committee, addressed Mayor and Council regarding solid waste and recycle programs. She asked that the Council have programs in place prior to 2012. Monty Parks, Shore Protection Ad Hoc Committee reported on the committee’s progress and gave four reasons for the City of Tybee Island to have their own Shore Protection Ordinance: Preservation of property owners rights Additional protection of dune and beaches Foundation for disaster recovery plan Insure DNR has the best interests of Tybee Island Mr. Garbett suggested that committee members meet with Mr. Hughes to draft language for a new ordinance. Council was in agreement. Campground Monthly Financials, Woody Hemphill, Campground Director. Citizen to be Heard Cathy Liberator and Carol Hesson reported that they have tried to partner with an existing licensed business owner on the beach to no avail and to obtain a store front, which is not in their business plan. They further requested if is the only way they can conduct business on Tybee Beach is to have a “brick and mortar”, they would ask Mr. Hughes to advise them in writing. Mr. Garbett stated that this matter has been discussed for several months and he agrees with other Council members that they are under no obligation to do anything. The beach is a piece of public property that is primarily recreationally and they do not want to open it up to a plethora of businesses. Mr. Hughes will prepare the requested correspondence and will have an Ordinance to Council on July 28, 2011. Carolyn Jurick, Spokesperson for the Tybee Island Charter School, thanked Mayor and Council as well as the citizens of Tybee Island for their support in an effort to establish the Tybee Island Charter School. They have decided to withdraw their petition for the school due to two issues, problems with the facility and financial problems. These two issues and all others will be resolved by March 1, 2012 when they submit their revised charter school petition to the Chatham County Board of Education. Ms. Doyle thanked Ms. Jurick for all their hard work and further stated Mayor and Council as well as the City were behind them and to please continue their fight. Jimmy Burke would like to commend all the lifeguards as well as Ocean Rescue on a job well done during the recent 4th of July weekend. Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures Ms. Schleicher explained this is a GDOT agreement which states the City must maintain the grasses and palm trees for the project from 14th Street to Tybrisa. Paul Wolff made a motion to approve. Bill Garbett seconded. Voting in favor were Paul Wolff, Kathryn Williams, Frank Schuman, Shirley Sessions, and Bill Garbett. Wanda Doyle voting against. Shirley Sessions made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Paul Wolff seconded. Vote was unanimous. Public Hearing FY2012 Millage Rate. Ms. Hogan suggested will keep the current millage rate of 4.186. Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve the 4.186 millage rate for FY 2012. Frank Schuman seconded. Vote was unanimous. 122 Lewis Avenue, Zone R-1-B; Cindy Kelley and Kenneth Zapp. Ms. Otto reported that this is an after the fact variance request and the Planning Commission passed a motion to deny. Many neighbors spoke in behalf of this request. Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve. Frank Schuman seconded. Voting in favor were Paul Wolff, Kathryn Williams, Frank Schuman, Shirley Sessions and Wanda Doyle. Bill Garbett voting against. Kathryn Williams made a motion to have staff pursue investigating and issuing citations to the builder responsible for violating the LDC and then have them referred to the Tybee Island Municipal Court. Paul Wolff seconded. Mr. Hughes and Ms. Otto will discuss and see what evidence exists and bring it back to Council with a recommendation. He feels that a motion does not need to be made. Ms. Williams withdrew her motion. Mr. Wolff withdrew his second. 301 Jones Avenue, Zone R-2; Patrick Fucci. Ms. Otto reported that this is an after the fact variance request and the Planning Commission passed a motion to deny. Kathryn Williams moved to deny. Bill Garbett seconded. Those voting in favor were Paul Wolff, Kathryn Williams, Shirley Sessions and Bill Garbett. Voting against was Frank Schuman and Wanda Doyle. Motion to deny carried 4-2. Article 3, Section 3-160; Protective Screening of Adjacent Property where Commercial use and Residential use Abut; City of Tybee petitioner. Ms. Otto explained that a motion was made by the Planning Commission, without voting yes or no, Section 3-160 be sent to Council for reconsideration with the Planning Commission’s comments and explanations of significant concerns. Mr. Hughes and Ms. Otto will meet and bring recommendations back to Council. Mayor Buelterman closed the public hearing and stated this would not be considered as a first reading. Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions First Reading, Ordinance 29-2011, Use of Restroom Facilities. Paul Wolff made a motion to add $100 as the fine in the blank space and to approve first reading. Kathryn Williams seconded. Vote was unanimous. Section 3-120, Text Amendment. Access to Public Street Requirement. Paul Wolff made a motion to approve first reading. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous. Community Development Department Fee Schedule. Ms. Otto discussed several minor changes in the Community Development Department Fee Schedule. Paul Wolff made a motion to accept specified changes. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous. Article 7, Tree Removal Regulations. Ms. Williams would ask the Council approve sending Article 7, Tree Removal Regulations to the Planning Commission for review. She would like them to look at the list of significant trees and their consideration to add pine trees and any others that they may consider. Ms. Williams would ask that they review the fines to ensure they are appropriate for this time. Under Section 7-080-d, to revisit the current mitigation fee of $50.00 per inch and after their review, send back to Council for approval. Kathryn Williams made a motion to approve. Paul Wolff seconded. Vote was unanimous. Discussion: Ms. Otto asked Ms. Williams if it was her intent to have the entire Article 7 reviewed or just the above portion. She confirmed that it would be only the above concerns. Memorial Park Planning Meeting. Ms. Williams stated the next meeting would be August 3, 2011. Paul Wolff made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session. Bill Garbett seconded. Vote was unanimous. Paul Wolff moved to go back into open session. Wanda Doyle seconded. By unanimous vote the meeting was re-opened. Paul Wolff made a motion to name for a second interview the top three candidates for the position of Clerk of Council are Leila Brittain, Gloria Brown and Jan LeViner. The motion was seconded by Wanda Doyle and passed unanimously. A discussion occurred concerning when the interviews would be conducted and tentatively, August 3, 2011 was selected pending communication with the candidates. Paul Wolff made a motion to adjourn. Frank Schuman seconded. Vote was unanimous.