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CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND PARKING COMMITTEE
MINUTES: July 27, 2011
ATTENDEES
Council Committee representatives: Wanda Doyle, Bill Garbett
Staff Committee representatives: Diane Schleicher, Mary Hogan, Chantel Morton, Pete
Ryerson, Joe Wilson, Jennifer Wittendorf
CALL TO ORDER
Bill called the meeting to order at 9:05am.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Wanda made a motion to approve the June 6, 2011 and June 22, 2011 Tybee Island Parking
Committee minutes. Bill seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
I. Review of the 4th of July Weekend Operations with Parking Staff
Pete confirmed all was under control up until July 3 when by 11am the south end lot was
full. The island was “overbooked”. Parking services sent people to the north end. For two
days a staff person was stationed at the overflow lot and it was minimally used. Wanda
commented she feels more parking can be added behind the Shrine Club. She believes that
during this weekend all “shuttle” services available on the island should be stationed at the
north end to help people get to the south end. Mary confirmed people were told about
these services and other options, but choose to wait for a parking space on the south end.
She stated Memorial Park did get used that weekend. Joe inquired about moving the
fireworks back to July 4 for reasons of preventing overcapacity and for public safety. Wanda
is going to bring up this concept at the Tourism Council meeting.
II. Review On-line Survey Regarding 4th of July Weekend.
Chantel summarized the Tybee 2011 Independence Day Celebration follow up survey. There
were 122 respondents. The divide between having fireworks on July 3 versus July 4 was
54.9% to 45.1%. 78% respondents were residents. 46.4% of businesses to respond had
even sales compared to 2010. Mainly the parking conditions, debris conditions, public
safety, restroom availability and conditions met expectations. 28 comments were provided.
Most respondents did not participate with the Beach Sweep on July 4. Additional comments
were given. She thought the survey was good for people to give feedback and be heard.
The majority understood the impact on city infrastructure and commended the police
department. She asked if the survey could be put on the City’s web homepage. Mary
requested to read through the survey first.
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III. Parking by Shrine Club and Historic Museum Area
Wanda asked Joe if additional parking by the Shrine Club is feasible. Joe confirmed that area
is currently used for overflow and / or bus parking. He stated parking stops will cost money
and does not see the cost benefit if it is not being used a majority of the time. Pete
confirmed people are parking orderly when they park in that area. Diane inquired about
parallel parking between Meddin and the parking lot. Joe stated that cost feasibility needs
to be looked at prior to changing the current green space.
OLD BUSINESS:
I. Discussion of Unmetered Public Parking Spaces in City ROW Next to Commercial Properties
Bill opened the meeting with this agenda item since a variety of business owners were in the
audience to hear about the possibility of metering city rights of way at their locations.
Diane confirmed she has talked to Ray at Sting Rays, Lynn at McElwee’s, Jackie and Allen at
AJ’s, Mr. and Mrs. Hall at Tybee Island Rentals, and Mr. Patel at The Dunes. She has left a
message with the Kelly’s. Diane confirmed if anything is going to be done it would not
happen until after the busy season, a survey would be done to confirm parking spaces are
wholly in city rights of way and discussions would be held with impacted business owners.
Diane confirmed Mr. Hall has supplied her with a survey which shows his spaces are not
entirely on city rights of way.
Bill welcomed attendees to speak. Lynn provided her survey and requested an overall plan
for usage of commercial locations and the number of spaces in city rights of way. She also
commented that the survey should be done first. Wanda commented that adequate
information be provided to avoid miscommunication. Bill commented that Diane brought it
to the committee first and then went to speak to those impacted prior to an article being
published in the newspaper. Diane confirmed that the areas under consideration would
have a survey done to confirm the spaces would be in city rights of way, the affected
property owners would be communicated with before action is taken. She also addressed
curbing at 14th Street and loading zones to address safety concerns. Discussion ensued
regarding confirming that property owners of the commercial areas under review be
contacted in addition to the business owner. Mary confirmed the committee is working on
an action plan. Diane commented that SAGIS is helpful in showing city rights of way. Joe
commented that most streets have 60’ rights of way. Once he receives a list of properties,
he will be able to survey and consider necessary improvements. Bill confirmed the
committee is striving to have an inventory of areas metered and city rights of way currently
being used without meters in order to be fair and equitable for everyone on the island.
Wanda requested the final plan come before City Council for the spaces that are allocated
once surveys are reviewed and communicated with the owners. Mary confirmed meters go
up and come down, as needed, on a regular basis.
II. Update of Parking Lot Status on Facebook and Twitter
Mary confirmed all is good. Jen and Pete stated people are calling to check on the status if
it has not yet been updated and they are on their way to the island.
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III. Update on Stickers on Pay and Display Meters
Diane confirmed the stickers went on the Pay & Display stations beginning July 4. Joe stated
that the Public Safety Committee is going to discuss using Lovell as a though fare during the
Independence Day fireworks show. This would provide public safety vehicles access from
17th Street to at least 5th Street. Parking would be limited to one side. Lovell was chosen
because 2nd is a bike lane and Jones is already congested.
Bill confirmed the goal is to have a parking plan prior to July 4 celebrations next year.
Pete asked for clarification of designated parking spaces with or without a decal. It is a fine line and
people need to know where they can or cannot park. South end is the key area. Parking services is in a
difficult position with enforcement and they would like guidance from the committee and Council in
order to take care of the citizens and those that have decals. Diane suggested putting no parking signs
on Lovell at 17th Street where it dead ends.
Wanda made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:25am. Bill seconded the motion.