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Better Hometown Board Meeting Minutes
April 21, 2010
Directors Present: Cullen Chambers, Stephen Palmer, Dick Smith, Peggy Stone
Directors Absent: Judy Malins, Patricia Miller Wann, Monty Parks, Shirley Sessions,
John Yarbrough
Guests Present: Bill Garbett
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm.
Welcome
Chantel welcomed everyone.
Approval of Minutes
Stephen motioned to approve the March 16 minutes. Patricia gave Chantel her verbal approval
prior to the meeting which is the second to Stephen’s motion. The vote was unanimous.
Approval of the February minutes will take place at the April Board of Directors meeting.
Visioning Workshop Review
Attendees felt the workshop was well attended. Information provided is being used to update the
Committee’s work plans.
Cullen opened discussion regarding trash and the shift of resources. Peggy suggested that the
sidewalk trash containers have an extra pickup during the day. The sidewalk trash containers fill
up by 3pm and when the evening crowd comes in there is nowhere for them to put their trash
except on the ground. Chantel reported that DPW is interviewing for a position that would be
responsible for picking up trash along the downtown area during the summer. Suggestions were
made that this individual have a push cart so the employee could also empty the trash containers
efficiently during their shift. Attendees agree that there needs to be more pickup, more
enforcement, Police foot patrol, and prioritizing staff is necessary. Peggy feels that the litter issue
can be resolved with foot patrol and enforcement. Dick said this has been an ongoing issue for
years. Residents and businesses take responsibility and visitors need to be aware they need to not
litter. Cullen has written a letter addressing the concerns for code enforcement to the City
Manager. Board members have given their approval for Cullen to forward to the City Manager.
Stephen Palmer will follow up on getting the amount of citations issued as requested in the letter.
The City needs to be committed to helping with these issues and address them immediately. The
possibility of have community service workers pick up trash was discussed, but Cullen pointed out
that they need too much supervision.
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Work Plan Determination
Design - Cullen
Chantel emailed the strengths and challenges that were voiced at the Visioning Workshop
and the survey feedback she received. Cullen explained he has not seen the notes.
Chantel will resend the information. In the meantime, items regarding the need to combat
litter and strengthen code enforcement will continue. Parking issues throughout the island
are being worked on by the officially formed City Parking Committee. Better Hometown
will work to make sure businesses are kept abreast of decisions and or changes that affect
them. During the high season, businesses are affected by parking all day and residents are
affected by overflow parking in their neighborhoods. The residents’ quality of life must
be taken into consideration. There is overflow parking available in the North Beach
Parking lot and it needs to be defined.
Economic Restructuring – Judy
Will be reviewed at a later meeting.
Promotions - Stephen
Third Thursdays on Tybee has received a tremendous response and the desire to continue
the outdoor music was voiced at the Visioning. Chantel explained that Third Thursdays
will continue per the request of attendees and the City. The continuation of Tybee for the
Holidays, which helps during the off season, is underway by the Promotions Committee.
Stephen explained that he sees a need to brand Tybee versus having more events. He
described a Tybee Tree which would promote all that Tybee has to offer for living,
business and vacations. The branches would represent all aspects such as stores,
restaurants, services, outdoor activities, etc. The tree would show that there is something
for everybody. More children activities need to be developed
BHT Budget
Discussion about the BHT budget ensued. Chantel and Cullen have reviewed the budget and cut
where we could as requested by the City. There are items that are needed that are not in the
budget. Cullen and Chantel will continue to work on this so the program can continue to grow
and succeed.
Other Business
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35pm.