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Home My Public Portal About20100909CCSynopsis Prepared 9/10/2010dw Page 1 of 3 20100909 City Council Synopsis Mayor Jason Buelterman called the Consent Agenda meeting to order at 6:30pm on Thursday, September 09, 2010. Council Members present were Mayor pro tem Shirley Sessions, Wanda Doyle, Bill Garbett, Frank Schuman, Sr., Kathryn Williams and Paul Wolff. 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: August 12, 2010 Minutes(with corrections from Kathryn Williams) August 26, 2010 Minutes Postponed Appointment of Frank Kelly to the Community Resource Committee Alcohol License Application Beer/Wine per event, Friends of Tybee Theater, 10 Van Horn Ave. Change Order-AD Williams Construction Company, Inc. US Hwy 80/SR26 (Butler Ave) ADA Ramps and Sidewalk Repairs, TEE-0006-00(533) PI No. 0006533 Change Order No. 1 Delete ($7,867.27) - Balance of Contract $114,182.73 Budget Amendment #1 To adjust budget to reflect more accurately our expected Revenues and Expenses Executive Session A Motion by Paul Wolff to go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation and Personnel was seconded by Wanda Doyle. The vote was unanimous. Mayor Buelterman adjourned the Consent Agenda. Mayor Buelterman called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:10pm. Those present at the Consent Agenda were also in attendance for the regular meeting. Dick Smith gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Consideration Local Requests & Applications-Funding, Special Events, Alcohol License 1. TCF International Productions, Inc. September 13-December 31, 2010-Special Private Event Application Requesting access to North Beach and North Beach Parking Lot to film scenes for a motion picture Kathryn Williams recused herself due to potential conflict. A Motion to approve by Mayor Pro Tem Sessions was seconded by Wanda Doyle. The vote was five in favor: Sessions, Doyle, Garbett, Schuman, and Wolff. Prepared 9/10/2010dw Page 2 of 3 2. Historic Butler Avenue Concept Design and City Jurisdiction Transfer from GDOT from 14th Street to Tybrisa for Approval-Infrastructure Committee Recommended A Motion to approve the conceptual design by Bill Garbett was seconded by Paul Wolff. The vote was five in favor; Sessions, Garbett, Schuman, Williams and Wolf. One opposed; Wanda Doyle. Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures Agreement between the City and Friends of Tybee Theater Council deferred action and instructed City Manager to review original budget hearing discussions and bring back to council the second meeting in September. Consideration of Approval of Consent Agenda A Motion to approve by Paul Wolff was seconded by Frank Schuman. The vote was unanimous. Public Hearings 1. Request for Setback variance, 3 13th Lane (4-0007-06-004A). LDC Section 3-090, Applicant/Owner: Kenneth Grainger. A Motion to approve by Frank Schuman was seconded by Wanda Doyle. The vote was four in favor; Sessions, Doyle, Garbett, Schuman and two opposed; Wolff and Williams. 2. Request for variance, 515 and 517 Butler Ave (4-0005-03-004 & 4-0005-03-003), LDC Section 3-050, Applicant/Owner: Pamela Gallup. A Motion to approve provided the fence be maintained to provide visibility within 25 feet of the corner of Fifth and Butler in each direction by Paul Wolff was seconded by Wanda Doyle. The vote was unanimous. 3. Text Amendment, Land Development Code, Article 3 in its entirety. Comments from Planning Commissioners John Major and Rob Callahan. Council deferred action allowing time for Jonathan Lynn to rewrite with notations of Planning Commission comments, email sections at a time to council for review and bring back those sections for approval by sections at future meetings. Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions Prepared 9/10/2010dw Page 3 of 3 1. 1st Reading for an ordinance to amend the code of ordinances pertaining to Motorized Carts, Section 66-8(b)(4)(e) to allow Motorized Carts to operate after sunset and before sunrise. A Motion to approve by Paul Wolff was seconded by Frank Schuman. The Vote was unanimous. 2. 1st Reading for an ordinance to create section 66-185 regarding use of parking decals and limitations thereon. A Motion to approve by Paul Wolff was seconded by Kathryn Williams. The vote was unanimous. 3. 1st Reading for an ordinance to amend the code of ordinances pertaining to exemptions from ad valorem tax for Tybee residents who register their vehicles. Proposed Exemptions are: Disabled Veterans, POW/MIA and Purple Heart. A Motion to approve by Paul Wolff was seconded by Wanda Doyle. The vote was unanimous. Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations & Comments Wanda Doyle “Free Parking for the Holidays” A Motion to approve Free Parking from Thanksgiving Day thru December 31st, 2010 by Wanda Doyle was seconded by Frank Schuman. The vote was unanimous. City Manager’ Report 1. Class and Comp Amendment-Change in Job Description and Grade for Emergency Management Coordinator Diane Schleicher asked council to strike the reference to Chief Sasser in the first paragraph on the first page. A Motion to approve by Paul Wolff was seconded by Kathryn Williams. The vote was five in favor; Sessions, Garbett, Schuman, Williams and Wolff. One opposed; Wanda Doyle. Adjournment A Motion to adjourn by Paul Wolff was seconded by Frank Schuman. The vote was unanimous.