HomeMy Public PortalAbout060_020_20150416minutes Special City Council Synopsis 20150415
Mayor Buelterman called the special city council meeting to order at 3:30PM, April 16,
2015. Those present were Paul Wolff, Monty Parks, Rob Callahan, Wanda Doyle, Barry
Brown and Bill Garbett. Also attending were Diane Schleicher, City Manager; Bubba
Hughes, City Attorney; and Janet LeViner, Clerk of Council.
Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures
Expanding the position of Tybee Island Fire Chief from part-time to full-time.
There was a discussion regarding the full-time position to include response time, use of
the command vehicle and possible paid Assistant Chief. Mr. Wolff recommended if the
Chief were to live off-Island, he be provided lights to put on the top of his vehicle.
Captain James Moore, Tybee Island Fire Department, explained that red lights could not
be added to a private vehicle therefore if the fire chief were to live off-Island he would
need a command vehicle to ensure a speedy response time. Ms. Schleicher
recommended the fire chief live on-Island. Mr. Parks thanked the Command Staff,
Tybee Island Fire Department, for all their hard work and asked they prepare a Vision
Statement going forward. Mayor pro tem Doyle stated she is in full support of the
position of Chief be full time. Mayor Buelterman also thanked the Command Staff for
ensuring leadership coverage during this time. Barry Brown made a motion to
approve. Paul Wolff seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Paul Wolff made a motion to adjourn. Rob Callahan seconded. Vote was
unanimous, 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 3:40PM