HomeMy Public PortalAbout20170209Synopsis.pdfCity Council Synopsis February 9, 2017
Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda
Mayor Buelterman called the consent agenda to order at 6:30PM on February 9, 2017. 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;
and Janet LeViner, Clerk of Council.
Mayor Buelterman listed the following items on the consent agenda:
City Council Minutes, January 12, 2017 with attachments
Master Plan Implementation Committee
o Sue Bentley
o Alan Robertson
o Amy Gaster
o Dottie Kluttz
o Keith Gay
o Charlene Grissom
Tybee Time Inc., dba Tybee Time Bar, Alcohol License Request: Sunday Sales.
Discussion: Approval contingent upon staff is satisfied to the kitchen compliance
issues, i.e., menus, personnel requirements and meal preparations to satisfy Tybee
Island’s ordinance with regard to food preparation and service.
Request approval of the First Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with
GEFA regarding the city’s cost for the Test of Deep Aquifer Production for Abatement of
Saltwater Intrusion. Increase of $115,100. Budget line Item: TBD – Sewer Department
Reimbursement
2017 Memorandum of Agreement: Tybee Island Information (Info) Hut Partnership
Request City Council’s approval to apply for grant proceeds from the Georgia Emergency
Management Agency under their 404 and 406 Hazard Mitigation Program.
Marsh Hen Trail: Consider revising the scope of the project to eliminate the costly bridge
element from Hwy 80 to the Marsh Hen Trail Railroad Bed and approach the trail
through the existing GDOT ROW and City ROW for connectivity. Engineering cost
estimates from Thomas & Hutton to re-design, apply for GDOT encroachment permits
and bid out is $18,500.
Resolution to Approve the Application for a GDNR Coastal Incentive Grant for the second
phase of the Carrying Capacity Study
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel, real
estate and 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. Michael’s
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions and Proclamations
Rising TYde Food Pantry
Tybee Island Post Office – Don Hamilton and David Clark
Arbor Day 2018
Reports of Staff, Boards, Standing Committees and/or Invited Guest.
Duane McClain, Morehouse, Promotional Specialist
Julia Pearce, Donations for Sister City, Africa
Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve the consent agenda. John Major seconded. Vote
was unanimous, 6-0.
Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions
Second Reading, 2017-3C, Alcohol Consumption. Wanda Doyle made a motion to
deny. Barry Brown seconded. Those voting in favor of motion to deny were Julie Livingston,
Monty Parks, Wanda Doyle and Barry Brown. Those voting against the motion to deny were
John Major and Bill Garbett. Motion to deny passed 4-2.
Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations and Comments
Bubba Hughes
o North Beach Grill Lease and Update. No Action. Continuing Negotiations
Barry Brown
o FEMA restrictions with Placement of Hand Dryer. Discussion only. No action.
o Marsh Hen Trail. Discussion only. No Action
Wanda Doyle
o Extend complimentary parking after 5:00PM through the month of February. No
Action. To be discussed in 2018
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss litigation, real
estate and personnel. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Julie Livingston made a motion to return to regular session. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote
was unanimous, 6-0.
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous,
6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45PM