HomeMy Public PortalAbout050_010_20171109Minutes.pdfCity Council Minutes, November 9, 2017
Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda
Mayor Buelterman called the consent agenda to order at 6:30PM on November 9, 2017. Those present were Julie Livingston, Monty Parks, John Major, Wanda Doyle, Barry Brown, and Bill
Garbett. Also attending were Dr. Shawn Gillen, City Manager; Bubba Hughes, City Attorney;
George Shaw, Director, Community Development; and Janet LeViner, Clerk of Council.
Mayor Buelterman listed the following items on the consent agenda:
• Small Business Saturday, November 25, 2017
• City Council Minutes, October 26, 2017
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss litigation and
personnel. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Monty Parks made a motion to return to regular session. 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 – Jan LeViner
• Pledge Allegiance Recognitions and Proclamations
Mayor Buelterman recognized Anna Bloess for her recent accomplishments in the East Coast
Surfing Championship. Ms. Bloess is the first Georgian to win the Eastern Surfing Association
Short-board Youth 16 Championship. Ava Thomas, President, Tybee Island Youth Council also
presented the Quarterly Youth Council Spotlight to Ms. Bloess for her accomplishments as well.
Reports of Staff, Boards, Standing Committees
Jenny Orr, Tybee Festival Association – Postponed until December 2017.
Gerald Schantz approached Mayor and Council to speak on Sunday Sales Reporting
Requirements. Mr. Schantz asked why the City requires restaurants to have a Sunday Sales Tax
on their license and have a CPA certify the reporting documents. Mayor Buelterman responded
the City is working to get the State requirements changed. Mr. Hughes stated this is not a tax
but a fee based on the regulatory requirements that the State requires. Ms. Doyle stated she is
working to get an appointment with Representative Ron Stephens, Economic Development,
House of Representatives, to have the Sunday Sales Fee changed. Ms. Doyle would like the
City Manager to review the requirement for a Certified CPA to certify their “numbers” as they
are working off what the proprietor is providing to them. Dr. Gillen confirmed. Mr. Schantz
then asked for an update on the backflow preventers. Mayor pro tem Brown responded it is on
the agenda for tonight and it is an ongoing project. Mr. Schantz thanked Mayor and Council. Ms. Doyle asked if Dr. Gillen could review the requirements for a CPA to certify the report.
Monty Parks made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Julie Livingston seconded.
Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions Second Reading, 2017-15B, Decal. Mayor Buelterman asked if all questions and concerns
from First Reading have been answered. Ms. Doyle confirmed. Wanda Doyle made a motion
to approve. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0. Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations and Comments
Shawn Gillen stated Mayor and Council is approving the Agreement with GIRMA for the Fire
Fighters Cancer Benefit Program. Mr. Hughes asked Mayor Buelterman to execute the
Resolution at the end of the Agreement. Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Barry Brown gave a Status of back-flow on the outfalls. Mayor pro tem Brown stated all
the back-flow preventers have been identified and Mr. Wilson is looking at pricing. Work will
start on the North-end of the Island moving to the South-end. Financially only two or three will
be done at a time. Work will commence in December. Council confirmed moving forward with the replacement of all back-flow precentors.
Bubba Hughes stated the plat has not been prepared that designates the easement and property has not yet closed on as Meddin Drive as they are waiting on the plat. This
document will be ready for the December 2017 meeting. Move to December 2017 City
Council Meeting
Dr. Gillen gave an update on the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Dr. Gillen stated Mr.
Shaw is working on this project. Mr. Shaw stated staff has asked for the Notice of Voluntary
Interest and over 120 have been received. Staff is developing priorities as monies might not be
available to accommodate those who have expressed an interest. He is currently working on an
RPF for consultants and the engineering firm that will manage the Grant. Mr. Shaw has
identified two firms that are willing to take on this project. The Grant is due February 1, 2018.
Mr. Major asked that this topic be a standing agenda item for each council meeting. Mr. Shaw confirmed. Mayor Buelterman asked about additional staff. Mr. Shaw stated one person could
be hired to write the grant and another firm to manage or one firm to do both. This would be
for the life of the Grant. Ms. Doyle asked if the residents who have expressed an interest in the
Grant have been updated as to the status of the Grant. Mr. Shaw stated he has not started any
feedback as forms are still being received by Staff. Since the form did not ask for an email
address, letters will be mailed for updates and/or included on the water bill. Mayor pro-tem
Brown asked for clarification as to what the Grant will pay for. Mr. Shaw responded it is his understanding the Grant pays for the act of elevating the home, the piers, new floor system,
and the reattaching of utilities. Ms. Livingston asked if other funds are available for repetitive
losses. Mr. Shaw stated he is not aware. Dr. Gillen stated Mayor and Council will have to set
criteria to prioritize the 120 forms of interest that have been received. He recommended this might be set at the upcoming workshop. Mayor Buelterman recommended Staff reach out to
other communities who have completed this process. This would include recommendations on
setting the criteria to determine who is qualified and who is not. Ms. Livingston asked if there is income criteria attached to the Grant. Mr. Shaw stated no he is not aware.
Ms. Livingston reminded the community that Saturday, November 25, 2017 is Small Business
Saturday and this is a great time to support the community.
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous,
6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15PM.
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Janet LeViner, CMC Jason Buelterman, Mayor
Clerk