HomeMy Public PortalAbout050_001_20180426Minutes.pdfCity Council Minutes, April 26, 2018
Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda
Mayor Buelterman called the consent agenda to order at 6:30PM on April 26, 2018. Those present
were Julie Livingston, Monty Parks, John Branigin, Barry Brown, and Jackson Butler. Also
attending were Dr. Shawn Gillen, City Manager; Dana Braun, City Attorney; George Shaw,
Director, Community Development; and Janet LeViner, Clerk of Council. Wanda Doyle and Bubba
Hughes were excused, as they were both attending conferences.
Mayor Buelterman listed the following items on the consent agenda:
City Council Minutes, April 12, 2018
Establish a committee listed as an Ad Hoc Committee to review Memorial Park Plans
Request the City Council approve a budget amendment for River’s End Campground and
RV Park’s fiscal year 2018 budget by transferring $50,000 from the Contingency Line Item,
555.9000.61.1000 to various other expense line items within the department’s budget
Out-of-State Travel, Jan LeViner, International Institute of Municipals Clerk (IIMC)
Conference, Newport News, Virginia, May 20 – 24, 2018. This conference is needed to
obtain Masters Accreditation, IIMC. Budget Line Item: 100-1110-52-3500 – Travel and
100-111053-3700 - Training
Resolution, Nomination of Tybee Road as a “Scenic Byway” as proposed by David
McNaughton
Second Reading, 2018-03, Sec 5-140, Minor Subdivision Plat Approval Procedure
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel and
litigation. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 5-0.
Julie Livingston made a motion to return to regular session. John Branigin seconded. Vote
was unanimous to approve, 5-0.
Opening Ceremonies – Tybee Island Youth Council
Call to Order – Ava Thomas, President, Tybee Island Youth Council
Posting of the Colors
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation – JaNiya Bowers, President, Senior Tybee Island Youth Council
Tybee Island Youth Council
Quarterly Report – Scarlett Gillen, Liaison to Mayor and Council
Treasurer Report – Sam LeCates
Tybee Island Youth Council – Ava Thomas
Presentation of Cities
Presentation of Enforceable Ordinances
Senior Youth Council – JaNiya Bowers
Presentation of City
Recommendation to divert bicycles off Jones Avenue and onto 2nd Avenue
Mayor Buelterman called the regular meeting to order at 7:45PM. All those present for the
consent agenda were present.
Mayor Buelterman asked Joel Rodriguez, Water/Sewer Department to come forward and be
recognized as the Employee of the Quarter. Mayor Buelterman thanked Mr. Rodriguez for his
dedication to serving the community.
Robert Ciucevich, Quatrefoil Consulting, approached Mayor and Council to Review
Recommendations noted in the Historic Resources Surveys. Mr. Ciucevich stated it has
been determined that a new Comprehensive Historic Resources Survey would be required for the
HPC to accomplish its goal and adequately access the Island’s existing contributing historic
resources. This will determine potential local historic districts, national registry boundaries, and
develop design guidelines. He continued, as the last Comprehensive Historic Resources Survey
was completed in 2003, many buildings have obtained the age threshold required for historic
significance. These buildings need to be added to the historic inventory. Mr. Ciucevich described
the different phases of the survey, the results, and recommendations. He stated in the coming
months he will be working with the HPC to explore the possibilities of establishing additional
National Register Historic Districts on Tybee Island as recommended in the Historic Resources
Survey Report.
Mimi Pinner approached Mayor and Council to express her concerns with the Traffic Hazards
on Meddin and Taylor Streets. Ms. Pinner is a resident at Seascape Condos and has
witnessed many dangerous situations with traffic patterns on Meddin and Taylor Streets. The
HOA is recommending: (1) speed bumps installed around the curve; (2) speed reduced to 10
MPH; (3) yellow lines painted seasonally; and (4) middle of the road reflectors installed around
curve. She stated she is willing to attend the Public Safety Committee to express her concerns to
them as well as to work toward a plan for safety. Mayor pro tem Brown concurred and
recommended Ms. Pinner attend a future Public Safety Committee Meeting.
Barry Brown made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Monty Parks seconded. Vote
was unanimous, 5-0.
Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures
Healthcare for Elected Officials. Mayor Buelterman confirmed with Dr. Gillen there will be
no additional cost to the City if council members wanted to sign up for health care benefits. Dr.
Gillen confirmed. Monty Parks made a motion to approve. Julie Livingston seconded. Vote
was unanimous to approve, 5-0.
Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations and Comments
Jason Buelterman discussed the Enforcement of new Distracted Driving Law, HB 673.
Mayor Buelterman asked the Clerk to reach out to the Chief, County Police Department to have
him attend a future council meeting to discuss how they are going to enforce on Tybee Road.
George Shaw asked for Direction for adding applicants to the Hazard Mitigation Grant
from Mayor and Council. Mr. Shaw explained the State has additional monies and have asked
the City to go forward with the 60 residents that have submitted applications. The Initial Notice
of Interest was submitted by 108 properties, which was limited down to 60 due to certain criteria.
The City could re-invite those residents or set a number threshold. Mr. Shaw recommended
additional criteria be set to include submission of flooding; proof of additional flooding; and proof
of residency. Mayor Buelterman confirmed. Mr. Shaw asked for further clarification as there
were 108 that turned in the Initial Notice of Interest, is that the City’s limit for submission? Dr.
Gillen stated in the future the City might have to set criteria depending on the State. Mayor pro
tem Brown recommended Mr. Shaw put his list together and forward to Dr. Gillen and in turn
forward to Mayor and Council for their recommendations. Mayor Buelterman stated he is in favor
or opening up the process for those who did not initially apply. Mr. Shaw and Dr. Gillen concurred.
Dr. Gillen gave an update on the Action Item List and Goals of Mayor and Council. Dr. Gillen
explained the second meeting of each month he will give an update on the Action Item List as
well as the Goals of Mayor and Council, which will eventually be tied to the budget process and
to the Master Plan.
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn. John Branigin seconded. Vote was unanimous, 5-
0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50PM.
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Janet R. LeViner, CMC
Clerk