HomeMy Public PortalAbout20160908Synopsis.pdfCity Council Synopsis September 8, 2016
Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda
Mayor Buelterman called the consent agenda to order at 6:30PM on September 8, 2016. Those
present were Julie Livingston, Monty Parks, John Major, Wanda Doyle, Barry Brown and Bill
Garbett. Also attending were Diane Schleicher, City Manager; Bubba Hughes, City Attorney;
George Shaw, Director, Community Development; Angela Hudson, Director, Finance
Department; and Janet LeViner, Clerk of Council.
Mayor Buelterman listed the following items on the consent agenda:
Resolution, Urging, Georgia International Maritime Trade and Convention Center
City Council Meeting Minutes, August 11, 2016
City Council Meeting Minutes, August 25, 2016
Ganesh Visarjan: September 15, 3:00 – 9:00PM (Memorial Park/Center St beach
access). DISCUSSION: Approved contingent upon there being a licensed Captain
piloting the commercial boat
Memorial Park Restroom Project – Georgia Power total costs amount to relocate the
outdoor volleyball lighting wire that will be under the footprint of the new restrooms at
Memorial Park is $2,679.53. Total project budget including design is $148,000.
Explanation: TIME SENSITIVE – to make sure utilities are relocated before demolition
and construction begins. Budget Line Item Number: 320-6210-54-1310 (SPLOST 2008
park buildings)
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss litigation. Wanda
Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Mayor Buelterman called the regular meeting to order at 7:00PM. All those present for the
consent agenda were present.
Opening Ceremonies
Call to Order
Invocation: Ken Douberly, St. Michaels Catholic Church
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions and Proclamations
Beach Task Force – Cathy Sakas
a) Amy Lanier, former Chair
b) Harvey Ferrelle, former Chair
c) Dan Parrott
Report of Staff, Boards, Standing Committees and/or Invited Guests
Carrying Capacity Study, Courtney Reich, Ecological Planning Group
Community Day 2016: Sarah Bernzott, Development Authority/Street
Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures
Renewal, Debris Removal Monitoring Service Contract, Atkins. DEFERRED
Request the City Council’s approval to update the City’s Hotel-Motel Excise Tax
Monthly Report form and to make some of the recommended changes to the hotel-
motel excise tax ordinance proposed by Muni-Services March 4, 2009 Review
Report. DEFERRED
Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Barry Brown seconded. Vote
was unanimous, 6-0.
Public Hearings
Request to rezone two adjacent parcels from C-2 to R-2: Keith Gay, Lot 1 and 2,
Highway 80, Zoned C-2. PIN 4-0026-02-029. Bill Garbett made a motion to continue
until October 27, 2016 City Council meeting for consideration of potential rezoning and text
amendment if passed would allow or permit as a use by right in a C-2 zone those residential
uses permissible in R-2 zones. John Major seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Request extension of porch into the rear set-back. Phillip Alletto – 35 Pulaski
Street. Zoned R-1. PIN 4-0001-01-003. Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve.
Barry Brown seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Request extension of porch and stairs into the front set-back. Lucia Newberry, 501
13th Street. Zoned R-2. PIN 4-0007-12-006. Bill Garbett made a motion to approve.
Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions
First and Second Reading, 2016-24, Defined Benefit Retirement Plan: Amendment
to include Firefighters in 55 and 20 Alternative Normal Retirement Qualification.
Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve first and second reading of 2016-24. Barry Brown
seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations and Comments
Jason Buelterman:
a) Gift Card Purchase for Parking Passes. Deferred
b) Apply for State Program for Hwy 80 as Greenway Deferred
Bubba Hughes
a) Ordinance 26-2016, LDC, Art 15, Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and
Pollution Control. No Action Required
Wanda Doyle made a motion to return to regular session. Barry Brown seconded. Vote
was unanimous, 6-0.
Wanda Doyle made a motion to adjourn. Barry Brown seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-
0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50PM