HomeMy Public PortalAbout19820210CCMeetingTybee Island, Georgia
February 10, 1982
The Tybee Island City Council held its regular monthly meeting
at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 1982 at the Tybee Island City Hall.
Mayor Michael J. Counihan presided and the following were present: Councilmen
Jerome W. Bettencourt, James L. Fabrikant, Jr., John J Owen, Jr., and William
C. Fleetwood; City Attorney James E. McAleer also attended. Council members
Nick C. Alexander and Julianne J. Meyers were absent.
The first visitor to appear before Council was Mr. Reginald Haupt,
attorney for Bay View Villas development. Mr. Haupt requested that the
city consider rescinding a quit claim deed granted to Mr. Paul Hernandez
and granting instead a fee simple deed for a portion of the original land.
He stated that he feels a more effective deed can be drawn up, one which
will meet the lender's requirements and that will reserve the street (Estill
Avenue) for the public's use. He further explained that this small section
of right -of -way is needed by the developer for parking.
Councilman Fleetwood asked whether it would not be more appropriate
to seek a variance for parking. Mayor Counihan asked City Attorney McAleer
to study the proposal and advise Council; he further stated his interest
in protecting the public's right to use Estill Avenue as an open street.
The next visitor was Mrs. Janis Nichols who requested a progress
report concerning the Eighteenth Street drainage project. Councilman Fabrikant
replied that Thomas & Hutton Engineering is presently surveying elevations
in the area from Eighteenth to Inlet Avenue, down to the beach on the river
side. He stated that it is hoped that the drainage improvements can start
almost immediately, but that the elevations must be adequate.
Mr. Chris Solomon spoke for the Jaycees, requesting that the city
allow a circus to be held in one of the city parks on April 11, 1982. He
stated that the circus is a 1930 model European type circus, accustomed
to playing very small towns and that 200 -300 feet area is needed for the
one tent they plan to use. Two ninety- minute shows are planned, and the
Jaycees, after discussing this with members of the Recreation Board, are
requesting that they be allowed to hold it in Memorial Park because the
Board expressed concern about harming the playing field and track in Jaycee
Park. Mayor Counihan reminded everyone that Memorial Park is partially
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owned by the Department of Education and the Jaycees will need their permission
if they plan to use any land area south of the sidewalk. Councilman Fleetwood
stated that he has some property north of the North Beach Parking lot which
can be used if necessary. After some more discussion Councilman Bettencourt
stated that he is always in favor of groups who try to make money on their
own, rather than asking the city for funding, and he expressed his willingness
to cooperate with the Jaycees in providing a location for the circus. Council-
man Fleetwood then moved that authority be given to Councilman Bettencourt
to act in behalf of the City Council in this matter; there were no objections
to this motion and Mayor Counihan instructed Councilman Bettencourt to act
on behalf of the city, both in location to be used, and in assuring that
enough insurance is provided to protect the city from any damages that might
occur.
The meeting was opened for business legally presented.
It was announced' that the public hearing on the petition for a
flood ordinance variance from BEVA Construction Company has been cancelled
because the petitioner has withdrawn the request.
Minutes of the meeting of January 13, 1982 were approved as written.
Bills for the month of January, 1982 were approved as follows:
for General Government - $2,946.71; Ceramics - $600.19, Recreation - $311.67;
Sanitation Department - $1,715.79; Public Works - $3,512.98; Fire - $873.34;
Parking Meters - $18.79; Police - $3,676.75; Sewer - $6,301.27 and Water
Department - $1,277.27.
Under Communications letters to Senator Mattingly dated January
29, 1982 (from Mayor Counihan) and a February 8, 1982 letter from City Attorney
McAleer to Tybee Villa Development, Inc. were read. Both letters were endorsed
by City Council and made a part of these minutes.
Additionally, a letter from the Department of Natural Resources
dated January 22, 1982 and announcing that the city's public water system
is in compliance with state law was read. This letter also was accepted
as a part of these official minutes.
Councilman Fleetwood then read a letter from Mr. Caldwell of Public
Works in which he quoted a price of $75.00 to repair vandalism done to a
door at the Community House. Councilman Fleetwood urged that a strong stand
against vandalism be made; he encouraged the citizens to aid the police
in seeking to apprehend and punish vandals.
Councilman Fleetwood also stated that, . in the absence of Fire Commissioner
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Julianne J. Meyers, he'd like to report that the city, with the cooperation
of the volunteer firemen, is actively seeking to lower the fire rating.
He quoted from an IRS letter requesting information for this purpose.
A resolution was read by the City Attorney requesting that the
Chatham County Election Board be named superintendent for the upcoming muni-
cipal election, setting the date of the election, and giving Mayor Counihan
authority to name the manager and clerks. This resolution is attached to,
and becomes a part of, these minutes.
Councilman Fleetwood moved that the resolution be adopted and sent
to Mr. Richardson of the Chatham County Election Board. Councilman Owen
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
A letter from Mrs. Pat Marlin, editor of Tybee News was read. The
Tybee Women's Council, publishers of the Tybee News requested that funding
be increased to $100.00 per month. Councilman Fleetwood expressed his opinion
that the monthly publication is valuable to the city's churches, clubs and
civic organizations and helps keep our citizens informed of local events.
He moved that the city increase its donation to $100.00 per.,month beginning
with this calendar year and extending through July 1, 1982. He stated that
he did not wish to obligate a future City Council, but that the next group
of:elected officials may extend the funding, or not, as they see fit.
Councilman Fleetwood then introduced Mr. David Steele of Tybee
Cable Television, Inc. Mr. Steele explained the status of the cable tele-
vision franchise and requested a six -month extension. He stated that he
actually hopes to be able to have service begin in six weeks but that past
delays have made him cautious. He added that Tybee will be the first in
Chatham County to be offered three choices (Home Box Office, Showtime, and
another optional service). Customers may choose to take only the basic
service (11 channels) or any combination of the other three at $9.00 per
month each. After Mr. Steele's presentation, and some questions and answers
concerning the cable service, Council unanimously approved the six -month
extension.
Councilman Fleetwood spoke briefly of the training programs the
City Council has encouraged for the city . hall staff. He told the public
that the clerk has recently been elected to serve a second term as Director
of the First Congressional District for the Georgia Municipal Clerks & Finance
Officers Association. He praised the entire office staff for their devotion
to the city's best interests, and for their willingness to serve the people.
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Councilman Fleetwood informed the audience that a study will be
made to determine the best traffic flow for the North Beach Parking Lot,
and that an effort will be made to curb vandalism in that area.
In the absence of Councilman Alexander no report was available
on the progress of the waste water treatment plant repairs; however, Mr.
Fleetwood told the audience that the work is progressing rapidly and that
everything is on schedule at present.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
CLERK OF COUNCIL
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MAYOR
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the charter of the City of Tybee Island,Section 19,
provides that a regular election shall be held on the first Monday
in May each even year at the City Hall for the election of a Mayor
and six (6) Councilmen;
WHEREAS, 1982 is an even year;
WHEREAS, the charter provides for the appointment of a super-
intendent of the election, a chief manager, two (2) assistant managers
and clerks to conduct such elections;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND ALDERMAN OF THE CITY OF TYBEE
ISLAND and it is hereby resolved by the authority thereof:
(1) That an election for a Mayor and six (6)
Councilmen, qualified as provided for in
the charter of the City of Tybee Island,
will be held on the first Monday, that
being the 3rd day of May, 1982, at the
Town Hall;
(2) That the Elections Board of Chatham County,
Georgia is hereby appointed as the municipal
elections superintendent to exercise those
powers set forth in the Georgia Municipal
Election Code;
(3) That the Mayor is hereby authorized to
appoint a chief manager, two (2) assistant
managers and three (3) clerks for said
election. The chief manager to receive
as compensation Thirty -Eight and Fifty One
Hundreths($38.50)Dollars, the two (2)
assistant managers to receive Twenty
Nine($29.00) Dollars each and the three
(3) clerks to receive Twenty Seven and
Fifty One Hundreths($27.50)Dollars each.
(4) That the cief manager, assistant managers
and the clerks shall exercise those powers
and duties set forth in the Georgia Municipal
Code.
The above and foregoing Resolution having been
adopted and approved this 10th dat of February, 1982.
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February, 8, 1982
Island Vila Development, Inc.
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S;:vannah, (;.eorgia 314)6
ATTENTION: Mr. Bill S1:ory, Agent
Gentlemen:
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NICK C. A; ti, •. a :.
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JAMES I. F tB' t"i%1
Wit. JAN'C t; '.f
JULIANNE . v : ti!•
JOHN J OVJEP
ft has come to oup• attention that you have placed an obstruc-
tion in an unnamed alley or street in the City of Tybee Island.
This street runs across Lots 33 and SS of a re- subdivision of
Lots 95 and 96 Ward Four Tybee Island, Georgia.
This obstruction :interferes with the use of a right -of -way
that has been in existence in excess of Thirty (30) years. It
has been used by the general public and the public vehicles of
the City of Tybee Island. The placing of these obstructions
interferes with the ability of the police and the fire departments
to serve that part of the City and we must insist that they be
removed immediately. Should these obstructions not be removed
by 5 P.M. February 9, 1982, we will be forced to institute legal
procedures in the Courts of this State to force their removal.
In the meantime, you w11 he held strictly accountable for any
damages incurred by the City or it's citizens as a result of
the illegal closing of a public thoroughfare.
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cc: Mrs. I owena B. Iripp
Respectfully yours,
' JAMES EDWARD McALEER
City .Attorney
PHYLLIS L. CARY
CITY TREASURER
ROWENA B. FRIPP
CLERK OF COUNCIL
IW. LANCE SMITH. III
RECORDER AND
CITY ATTORNEY
PHONE 786 -4573
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M. J. COUNIHAN. MAYOR
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
Executive Offices — City Hall
P 0. Box 128
TYBEE ISLAND, GA. 31328
January 29, 1982
The Honorable Mack Mattingly
456 Richard B. Russell Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Mattingly:
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COUNCILMEN
NICK C. ALEXANDER
JEROME W. BETTENCOURT
JAMES L. FABRIKANT. JR.
WILLIAM C. FLEETWOOD
JULIANNE J. MEYERS
JOHN J. OWEN
Tybee Island's only access to the mainland is a two -laned federal highway
which is often very congested during peak hours in the summer season.
We have depended on emergency medical transport furnished us by the USCG
Air Station in Savannah in recent years, and it has given our people a sense
of safety to know that this service was readily available to them.
We are also very interested in Coast Guard Station Tybee, a search and rescue
facility located at Lazaretto Creek. There are plans to move this station
to Cockspur Island; we ask that it be allowed to retain its historic tradition-
al name of Tybee.
Again, we urge that federal cuts not be allowed to close those facilities
that are necessary to marine safety. As islanders, the Coast Guard is import-
ant to us, and we thought you'd like to know how we feel.
Thank you.
M.JC /rf
CC: Savannah Delegation
Sincerely,
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vMichael J. Counihan
Mayor
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JOE D. TANNER
Commissioner
J. LEONARD LEDBETTER
Division Director
artm.ent of Natural Aesourres
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
270 WASHINGTON STREET, S.W.
ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30334
22 January 1982
The Honorable M. J. Couniham
Mayor
City of Tybee Island
P. 0. Box 128
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Reply To: qirr
1200 Glynn Avenue
Brunswick, Georgia 31523
(912) 264 -7284
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RE: Tybee Island Water Supply System 96)6 Fi 0 c3 /4
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Dear Mayor Couniham: a ��
On 20 January 1982, I inspected the water supply system serving
the City of Tybee Island to determine compliance with the Permit
to Operate a Public Water Supply System, No. 2025A0274, issued
to the City on 2 August 1981, and the Georgia Rules for Safe
Drinking Water. Mr. Donald Meyer, City Water Superintendent,
accompanied me on the inspection.
The system was found to be in compliance.
If I can answer any questions or if you have any comments, please
contact me.
JK:rlt
cc: John Fernstrom
Roland Brandt
Sincerely,
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nvironmental Specialist
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TYBEE WOMENS' COUNCIL
Tybee Island, Georgia 31328
City of Tybee Island
ATTN : L'iayor and Councilmen
Tybee Island, Ga. 31328
SUBJECT: Tybee Trews
Gentlemen:
8, 1982
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The Tybee News is in financial difficulties
due to increased expenses associated with its expanded
size and other relates costs.
The Tybee Womenst Council believes that the
Tybee News provides a valuable service to the residents
of Tybee Island and, therefore, is requesting the City
of Tybee Island to increase its support to $100.00 per
month.
Efforts are being made to improve the paper's
financial condition by increasing member sponsor dues
(civic organizations and churches) and the rates for
advertising, as well as conducting fund raising activi-
ties, such as bake sales, etc. riowever, these actions
take time to show results.
We believe that the Tybee News is worth saving.
Please help by providing the financial assistance re-
quested, namely, $100.00 each month for the year 1982.
Than you.
Editor, Tybee News
For: Tybee Womenst Council
NOTE: On 2/10/82 City Council voted to increase support to $100.00 per month
beginning as requested on 1/1/82 and continuing through 7/1/82, at
which time a new City Council may or may not vote to continue this
support.