HomeMy Public PortalAbout20180308Minutes.pdfCity Council Minutes, March 8, 2018
Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda
Mayor Buelterman called the consent agenda to order at 6:30PM on March 8, 2018. Those
present were Julie Livingston, Monty Parks, John Branigin, Wanda Doyle, Barry Brown, and Jackson
Butler. Also attending were Dr. Shawn Gillen, City Manager; Bubba Hughes, City Attorney; George
Shaw, Director, Community Development; and Janet LeViner, Clerk of Council.
Mayor pro tem Brown listed the following items on the consent agenda:
City Council Meeting Minutes, February 22, 2018
Alcohol and Entertainment License Request: Liquor/Beer/Wine/Sunday Sales (new owner
on existing business): Bernie’s Tybee Island (new owner); 13 Tybrisa
Gemini Man (Gemini Pictures, LLC): request for additional production activity to take place on
3/24; original request was approved on 2/22. Discussion: Approved contingent upon
Department Heads and City Manager’s approval.
Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Increase based on the CPI – of 2.1% for January 2018
Ocean 10 Security, LLC: Tsunami Camera System, two (2) each, Walter Parker Pier.
Budget line item: Budget Line Item: 100.3210.53.1620 and 100.00.11.3800. Discussion:
Mr. Hughes stated this is contingent upon Chatham County’s approval of the City’s lease
within the available space on the pier.
Settlement and Release, Phillips and Jordan, Inc.
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss real estate, litigation and
personnel. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Monty Parks made a motion to return to regular session. Jackson Butler 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, Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance
Citizens to be Heard.
Lisa Lepofsky approached Mayor and Council to discuss Ordinance 2017-04, Article III, Special Events.
Ms. Lepofsky read a prepared letter (attached) from the Tybee MLK Committee. There were no
comments after the reading of the letter and Mayor Buelterman thanked Ms. Lepofsky.
Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was
unanimous, 6-0.
Public Hearings
Approval of Private Parking Lots. George Shaw stated there are no new parking lots petitioning
for approval. Four of the parking lots to be considered are private parking lots in residential and two
are commercial lots. Mr. Hughes stated these are separate public hearings and should be dealt with by
individual motions. Mayor Buelterman confirmed he would open each for public hearing. Mr. Hughes
confirmed.
Bramble Family, 215 Lovell Avenue. Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve.
Monty Parks seconded. Voting in favor were Julie Livingston, Monty Parks, John Branigin,
Wanda Doyle and Jackson Butler. Voting against was Barry Brown. Motion to approve passed
5-1.
Renee G. Bridges, 1001 Butler Avenue. Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve.
Monty Parks seconded. Voting in favor were Julie Livingston, Monty Parks, John Branigin,
Wanda Doyle and Jackson Butler. Voting against was Barry Brown. Motion to approve passed
5-1.
Joyce Prescott – 214 Second Avenue. Ms. Prescott asked Mayor and Council to
confirm the same days as last year. Mr. Shaw confirmed there are no changes from last year.
Monty Parks made a motion to approve. John Branigin seconded. Voting in favor were
Julie Livingston, Monty Parks, John Branigin, Wanda Doyle and Jackson Butler. Voting against
was Barry Brown. Motion to approve passed 5-1.
Jack Rosenberg – 214 Second Avenue. Monty Parks made a motion to approve.
Julie Livingston seconded. Voting in favor were Julie Livingston, Monty Parks, John
Branigin, Wanda Doyle and Jackson Butler. Voting against was Barry Brown. Motion to
approve passed 5-1.
Hotel Tybee Parking Lot – 1401 Strand Avenue. Monty Parks made a motion to
approve. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Sunrise Parking - 1511 Butler Avenue. Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve.
Julie Livingston seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
First Reading, 2018-02, Sec 3-090 – Schedule of Development Regulations (a)(2) and
Sec 9-050 – Technical Codes Adopted (C). George Shaw approached Mayor and Council and
stated several years previously, Mayor and Council passed an ordinance to require a second egress
from an elevated residential structure. Mr. Shaw stated the word “egress” has recently been an issue
as could be interpreted as a window. With this ordinance, the word “egress” is changed to “a set of
stairs”. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve. Monty Parks made a motion to
approve. Jackson Butler seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures
Request the City Council approve the proposed Garbage and Recycling Rate Increase of
2.1% per the annual January 2018 CPI, in addition to Atlantic Waste Company’s 5%
rate increase. Atlantic Waste 5% rate increase becomes effective March 1, 2018. NO
ACTION. TO BE HEARD AT THE MARCH 22, 2018 MEETING.
Request to open portion of 5th Avenue, unopened right-of-way. George Shaw stated a
citizen purchased lots behind the existing doctor’s officers that are accessible from a 12’ easement on
the west side of the doctor’s office. The petitioner is asking for access through a portion of the
unopened right-of-way that would be safer. Mr. Hughes stated many years ago the entire 5th Avenue
right-of-way was placed in a Conservation Easement for the nature trail. Mayor Buelterman added this
was done with the knowledge there was other access for the parcels. Mr. Hughes confirmed. Mr.
Branigin stated he spoke with the petitioner and it is his understanding the concern regarding the 12’
easement is, it will not meet the building code as the lots behind the building are, or could be
commercial. For a commercial driveway, he believes needs to be wider than 12’. Mayor Buelterman
recommended this agenda item is sent to the Planning Commission for their recommendations. Carrie
Efird approached Mayor and Council. Ms. Efird stated she is the new owner of the two lots and is
requesting on the front northeast corner of the property to tie into the existing white rock driveway
that is being used as an access to the parking lot. Mr. Parks confirmed with the petitioner the
Conservation Easement was not marked on the plat at the time of purchase. She confirmed. Mayor
Buelterman stated he would like to provide access while minimizing impact to the trail and
recommended this sent to the Planning Commission for their recommendations. Mr. Bishop approached
Mayor and Council and concurred with this item sent to Planning Commission for their
recommendations. This would also aid in Site Plan development. NO ACTION. TO BE SENT TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATION AND HEARD AT THE MARCH
22, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations and Comments
George Shaw approached Mayor and Council to give an Update – Hazard Mitigation Grant. Mr.
Shaw stated he spoke with the Consultant and they continue to work with the State. Dr. Gillen stated
he would like to schedule a public meeting with the applicants and answer any questions the applicants
might have. Mayor Buelterman confirmed.
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel. Jackson
Butler seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Julie Livingston made a motion to return to regular session. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was
unanimous, 6-0.
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn. John Branigin seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-
0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15PM.
Janet R. LeViner, CMC Clerk