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Minutes March 15, 2012
Members Present: Amy Lanier, Freda Rutherford, Cecil DeLorme, Mary McCracken, Joll
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Arnie Seyden made a motion to approve December 15, 2011, January 19, 2012 a
February16, 2012 (as amended) minutes. Bert Adams seconded. Vote was unanimous. I
Bert Adams made a motion to approve the election of officers as proposed. John Wylly
seconded. Vote was unanimous. Harvey Ferrell as chair and Amy Lanier as vice -chair.
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on 2 nd Street. She is also not opposed to putting in t-groins/hMrd ware to assist
with these areas.
o Ms. McCracken suggested that we have a telephone conference with the
engineers at a future BTF meeting to discuss the pros and cons of the t-
groin/hardware at the hot spots. Ms. Adams stated that we would still have to
pay for their time.
o Mayor Buelterman stated that there are two different topics on the table: (1)
overfill and (2) t -groins, if it would work.
o Ms. Adams stated that both Erik Olson and DNR do not want us to put hardware
on the beach but rather add more sand on the beach or use sanding fencing to
address erosion. We still need to evaluate and compare the last over fill.
o Mr. Seyden asked Ms. Lanier what the COE recommended in regards to the hot
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spots. She stated that the COE's project does not call for any hardware
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o Ms. McCracken stated that the COE is using rock at Cockspur Lighthouse to help
wifi erosiot.
Mayor Buelterman had a discussion regarding a dune crossover at Anchor Park on
Butler. As a result the following motions were made and will be set on the upcoming
city council agenda:
• Bert Adams made a motion to recommend to Tybee Island City Council that a
dune crossover be erected at the curve near the anchor access point at Butlel
Avenue to assist in capturing sand and to funnel foot traffic off the dunes and
onto the crossover. Joe Richardson seconded. Vote was unanimous.
• Bert Adams made a motion to recommend to Tybee Island City Council contacL
the Department of Natural Resources to meet with the city Manager and
representatives from the Department of Public Works to come up with a sand
fencing plan for Tybee Island that will develop a scheme that facilitates the
development of sand dunes. Bill Sprague seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Sub Committee Reports
* State Funding Committee.
o Ms. Adams met with Ben Watson and will have a meeting after Easter to discuss
funding for the re -nourishment. Mr. Sprague asked the status of the motion sent
to mayor and council regarding bringing a suit against the federal government.
Ms. Lanier replied she did not have an update as it was discussed during
executive session but she feels council does not want to go into litigation against
the federal government. Ms. Adams concurred. Mr. Wolff stated that the risks
outweigh any potential benefits.
* Cockspur Lighthouse.
o John Wylly gave an update on the lighthouse. Plans and specification are ready
to build a horseshoe around the lighthouse and bids are to be released on.
Project is to start October 1, 2012 and completed by June 2013.
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