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Minutes: February 20, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Frank Kelly, Shelly Krueger, Rusty Fleetwood, Sandy Major, Paul Wolff, Brad Sherman, Bill
O’Brien, Judy Miller, Freda Rutherford, Don Ernst, Chantel Morton
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Libby Bacon, Jim Burke, Karen Kelly, Tommy Linstroth, Pat Locklear, Mallory Pearce
VISITORS: Bill Cannon
CALL TO ORDER:
Rusty called the meeting to order at 4:28 pm.
MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER MEETING:
Freda made a motion to approve the December 19 minutes. Judy seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously. Freda made a motion to approve the January 23 minutes. Judy
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Water & Energy Fair – Judy
Judy reported out on the Wind and Energy Fair. Official sign-in was 284 people but many
people did not send in, and conservatively, at least 350 people attended the Fair. 30 vendors
attended. There was positive feedback from all vendors and the parking pass was very
appreciated. The solar cooker was a big hit and it was suggested that this summer the CRC be
present when _____ brings it to the beach. The Fair was on WSAV featured the solar cooker and
Paul Wolff gave a short interview. Thanks were extended to Judy for an outstanding job. Judy
will resign chairing the Fair next year, and CRC needs to decide if we want to have a fair next
year. Perhaps next year there will be multiple chairs to spread the workload. Judy needs a list of
the silent auction donors. Certificates of appreciation will go to all of the presenters.
Beach Showers – tabled
SB401 – Don made a motion for SB401 to go forward. Judy seconded the motion. The motion
passed. Don will promote with Eric Kurl. Rust will forward to City today. A recommendation
to support SB401 from the CRC will be sent to Buddy Carter.
Waste Pro
Sandy moves to recommend to the City that residential trash pick-up be performed once/week.
Freda seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7 to 1.
Sandy moves to recommend to the City that commercial short term rentals have side door
delivery twice/week between April 1st and October 31st, with one on Saturday or Sunday. Judy
seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7 to 1.
Frank will present the CRC recommendations at the Council meeting on Wednesday, January
23rd. Frank will email the motion to the rental agencies before the Council meeting.
Arts Building
Frank will talk to Georgia Power about the energy audit for AC and usage. The “blower door”
test has been done already. Frank will email Jason and Diane to see what has already been done.
Freda recommended carrying-over this discussion at the March meeting. The question was
posed why has the CRC been asked to do this?
Beach Showers
Shallow wells may be installed and the first priority will be North Beach. Don spoke with Todd
Jones, Environmental Health Director for Chatham County, who said the EPD would likely
approve if a sign listing the water as non-potable were posted. Written authorization should be
obtained from EPD. Don will ask George Reese on Tuesday about EPD authorization. Chatham
County Health Department will identify the septic systems present. Three pumps can be
purchased for ~$1750 with one well. The well may be pumped by hand or electrically.
Recommend City begins installation of wells prior to this summer season to determine if feasible
for the rest of the island, including the bridges. Infrastructure cost for North and South Beach
would need to be raised to pay for and be designated for the showers and footwash. Information
should be tabulated for the cost and gallons available and given to the Infrastructure Committee
and Council before the new budget is voted on. Rusty will submit to try to get this subject on the
January 23rd agenda. Infrastructure is meeting March 1st, Paul Wolff will put it on the agenda.
CRC Terms
Fixed and staggered terms were drawn. CRC currently has 15 members, and four members are
not in compliance, having missed two or more meetings without informing of absence.
Water Rates
Tybee Island has one of the lowest base tier rates for water users, and one of the highest for
higher tier users, starting at 3,000 plus gallons.
NEW BUSINESS:
Next CRC meeting agenda item: how the CRC could educate about recycling.
Freda recommended the CRC always be on the Council agenda, so that if CRC has an agenda
item, it is not too late to be added. Rusty recommended in the future a standing __________
City Water Committee for planning.
OLD BUSINESS: NA
ADJOURN:
Rusty made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:52 pm. The motion passed unanimously.