HomeMy Public PortalAbout20180510Minutes.docxCity Council Minutes, May 10, 2018
Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda
Mayor Buelterman called the consent agenda to order at 6:30PM on May 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 Buelterman listed the following items on the consent agenda:
Proclamation, Municipal Clerk’s Week, May 7 – 13, 2018
City Council Minutes, April 26, 2018
Utility Service Partners Agreement. Discussion: Mr. Hughes stated this is the National League of Cities endorsed program. The provider, Utility Service Partners, basically sells insurance
to homeowners regarding water/sewer lines.
EOM Agreement, Storm Water Manager Services, $1,510 Weekly. Pending Budget Line Item: 100-4210-51-1100
Signature request for 2018-19 Georgia Exceptional Main Street Program; Memorandum of Understanding and the 2018 National Main Street Center’s Sublicensing Agreement
Confirmation for Campground Director, Jamey A. Rabun
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation and 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.
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: Dr. Shawn Gillen, City Manager
Pledge of Allegiance
Reports of Staff, Boards, Standing Committees and/or Invited Guests.
Alice Keyes, 100 Miles, approached Mayor and Council to speak on the awareness and preservation of the shorebirds. Ms. Keyes asked Tybee Island not only support the management practices
that benefit shorebirds but also support the designation of the Georgia Barrier Islands as a Landscape of Hemispheric Importance. She further asked the City write a letter of support,
adopt, and pass a Resolution. Mayor and Council confirmed.
Alan Robertson approached Mayor and Council to give a presentation regarding the Municipal Code Review Committee. Mr. Robertson stated there are three ordinances on the agenda this
evening for approval, which is the beginning of the submission of Code changes as recommended by the Municipal Code Review Committee. He explained the process of the different level
of findings and in working with Mr. Hughes; the proposed changes will be presented to Mayor and Council for approval in ordinance format. Mayor Buelterman thanked Mr. Robertson and
his committee for their hard work.
Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Public Hearings
Variance, Sec 3-100, Beach, Dune or Vegetation Disturbance/Crossover Maintenance and Construction; to build a retaining wall; 1 Shipwatch Lane, Debra Chester. George Shaw approached
Mayor and Council. Mr. Shaw stated the petitioner requested a variance to build a retaining wall into the dune and has since called and withdrawn her request. Ms. Doyle asked if Staff
could provide the petitioner, with what she has submitted, a variance contingence upon not building outside the footprint and submit a drawing for Mr. Shaw’s approval. Mr. Shaw stated
the petitioner is allowed to do maintenance on all the damages, piers and footings, but she is requesting to push the sand back 4’ in one area and up to 12’ in another area and build
a retaining wall. The Planning Commission is uncomfortable with that request. Mr. Hughes stated the problem is the placement of the bulkhead. Mayor Buelterman confirmed the bulkhead
is needed to stabilize the property overall. Mr. Hughes confirmed. Mayor Buelterman asked if this would be a variance from the City’s LDC or would the petitioner need to apply to
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for approval. Mr. Shaw responded, she would have to apply to DNR for approval. Mayor Buelterman stated he is in agreement with Ms. Doyle to assist
the petitioner with her request by communicating with her. First, contact DNR for their recommendation(s). Mr. Hughes recommended for residents that are in this situation as a result
as a natural disaster, in addition to restore the non-conforming part of the damaged part prior to the storm, take additional steps without requiring a variance to protect the property
as long as DNR approves. Mayor Buelterman recommended sending to the Planning Commission for recommendations. No vote as applicant verbally withdrew request.
Rezone 2 parcels – (1) Lot E Fifth Avenue; Zone R-2/C-2; Lot A; and (2) Fifth Avenue – Zone R-2/C-2. Carrie Efird – Amendment to Article 13 of the Land Development Code. George Shaw
approached Mayor and Council. Mr. Shaw stated these lots are behind the Quarter and the former doctor’s office on Hwy. 80 which backup to the marsh and between 5th and 6th Streets.
The zoning line from C-2 to R-2 actually splits the lots and the City has an ordinance, which states, “in case of a lot being split by a zoning district, the least intense zoning district
is to be used”. Even though most of the lots are C-2, the ordinance would say they have to be used as R-2. The applicant would like to use them for C-2. Staff and Planning Commission
recommended approval unanimously. Carrie Efird approached Mayor and Council to ask for approval of the C-2 use, which is an allowable use. There was a brief discussion of the zoning
for the area. Ms. Doyle expressed her concerns and recommended this Section of the Code, Sec 4-030, forwarded to the Planning Commission for their recommendations. Monty Parks made
a motion to approve. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0. DISCUSSION: Mr. Hughes stated the Zoning Map is in the room and Mayor and Council is considering those
Standards for zoning changes and text amendments identified in Sec 5-110.
Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions
Sec 2-292, 2018-01-JL, Fine Arts. Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Sec 2-336, 2018-02-JL, Recreation Commission. John Branigin made a motion to approve. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Sec 2-364, 2018-03-JL, Tybrisa Park Commission. Jackson Butler made a motion to approve. Julie Livingston seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn. John Branigin seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50PM.
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Janet R. LeViner, CMC Jason Buelterman
Clerk Mayor