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Tybee Island, Georgia
November 30, 1983
A special called meeting of the Tybee Island City Council was
held at City Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 1983 for the purpose
of allowing a hearing to Mr..Ha%ryT:E. -Rowe, Jr., whose application for a
business license for alcohol sales was denied at the regular meeting of
City Council on November 9, 1993. Mr. Rowe was represented by Mr. Don Ramsay,
an attorney.
Mayor Charles J. Hosti presided and the following members of Council
were present: Jeanne M. Hutton, J. L. Fabrikant, Jr., John C. Wylly, Jr.,
S. J. Orsini and Jerome W. Bettencourt. Councilperson Kilma J. McCutchen
was absent. Others attending were: the three newly - elected Councilpersons,
David McCutchen, Chris Solomon and Paul Jackson, and the City Attorney,
Thomas J Mahoney, Jr. -
Mayor Hosti opened the meeting and invited Mr. Ramsay to speak
on behalf of his client, Mr. Harry E. Rowe, Jr. Mr. Ramsay explained
that he wanted, at this time, only to ask questions concerning the procedures
used by the city to investigate and process an application. A court reporter
was present and Mr. Ramsay asked that the City Clerk be sworn in. This
was done, and he asked questions concerning the handling of the application
in the city offices.
Then Sgt. James Lee of the Tybee Island Police Department was
sworn in and answered questions concerning the investigation of the applicant,•
including information contained in a confidential file which had, until
this time, been reviewed only by the Police Committee, and not by the entire
City Council.
The last person to offer testimony was the Police Commissioner,
Jim Fabrikant. He explained, after being sworn in, that he chairs the Police
Committee for City Council and that Jerome Bettencourt and S. J. Orsini
also serve on this committee. He stated that a committee meeting was called
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to review and consider the applicant's request for a business license. All
three members of the committee were present, all reviewed the confidential
police report, and all agreed that the license should be denied. At the
next City Council meeting, M'. Fabrikant moved to deny the petition and Council
unanimously agreed.
Mr. Ramsay asked if any other applications for alcohol beverage
licenses had been denied. Mr. Fabrikant replied that this was the first
one denied during this administration, but that othersshad been denied in
past administrations.
Mr. Ramsay then asked if any other criteria was used to form the
opinion of the Police Committee. Mr. Fabrikant said, "Yes, the applicant'd
moral standing in the community."
It was noted that the City Council vote was unanimously in favor
of the denial.
Mr. Ramsay then indicated that the information he requested had
been provided, and that he had no other questions for the Council at this
time.
Mayor Hosti then reported to the City Council that the contract
for paving of South Campbell has been let on a 75/25 State Contract. The
city's portion of the funding will be allocated from the Revenue Sharing
Funds designated for paving. He then noted thati!he also has two bids forvpaving
of a small section of Polk Avenue adjacent to the location for the new public
works shops. This paving is not budgeted so he would like permission to
accept the low bid and proceed with the paving, using contingency funds
in the amount of approximately $17,000.00. Councilperson Orsini moved to
accept the low bid, Councilperson Fabrikant seconded and the motion passed
without dissent.
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Mayor Hosti then reported on a recent meeting with County Commission
Chairman Bill Stephenson and the Mayors of neighboring municipalites. Two
matters were discussed: charges for use of the county jail, and local option sales
tax. No final solution has been agreed upon on either issue, and the Mayor
promised to keep the Council informed of the negotiations.
Mayor Hosti then recognized the members of Council who will not be
serving in the new Administration which will take office on December 5th. He
praised their loyal service to the community, and presented each with a parting
gift.
The meeting was then adjourned.
CLERK OF COUNCIL
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Paul Jackson, Jr.
Danny McCutchen
Sam Weatherly
John C. Wylly, III
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
INAUGURAL CEREMONY
December 5, 1983
CHARLES J. HOSTI, MAYOR
Jeanne M. Hutton
Paul Jackson
David A. McCutchen
Sebastian J. Orsini
Christopher P. Solomon
John C. Wylly, Jr.
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
Processional Entrance of Mayor and Council Remarks Mayor Hosti
with Participants
Introduction of Speaker Mr. Mahoney
Pledge of Allegiance Entire Assembly led by
Master of Ceremonies
Thomas J. Mahoney, Jr. Speaker Senator J. Tom Coleman, Jr.
Invocation Reverend Paul Hoornstra, Pastor
All Saints Episcopal Church America The Beautiful Dr. Beck
Special Music Benediction Reverend Enoch Hendry, Pastor
"Through It All" Dr. John Beck,
Associate Pastor
Wilmington Island United Methodist Church
Oaths of Office Councilmembers
Jeanne M. Hutton
Paul Jackson
David A. McCutchen
Sebastian J. Orsini
Christopher P. Solomon
John C. Wylly, Jr.
Oath of Office City Attorney
Thomas J. Mahoney, Jr.
Oath of Office Mayor
Charles J. Hosti
Trinity Methodist Church
Recessional Participants Exit to Reception
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Oaths Administered by the Honorable
George E. Oliver, Chief Judge, Superior Court
Mayor Hosti and the City Council are very grateful to all those
who worked so hard and diligently to make this night successful.
CORRECTION TO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 13, 1983 REGARDING TYPING ERROR
MADE IN SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE ADOPTED ON THAT DATE.
AS TYPED, SECTION 8 -3 -5. DEFINITION OF TERMS.
"Minor Subdivision ": Any subdivision comprising three (3) lots or more, or
any subdivision involving a new street or change in an existing street.
THE APPROVED DRAFT READ:
Section 8 -3 -5. DEFINITION OF TERMS.
"Minor Subdivision ": Any subdivision comprising three (3) lots or less, and
not involving a new Street or change in an existing street.
Note: "Approved Draft" refers to the study document read before a joint
meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission prior to the
City Council meeting of 4/13/83.
LERK OF COUNCIL
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STATE OF GEORGIA )
COUNTY OF CHATHAM )
I, Charles J. Hosti, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully
discharge the duties devolved on me as Mayor of the City of Tybee Island,
Georgia; that I will faithfully execute and enforce the laws and ordinances
of the city to the best of my ability, skill and knowledge; that I will
support and uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States of
America and the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia; SO HELP ME,
GOD.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day
of
, 1983.
GEORGE','. OLIVER, SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE
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STATE OF GEORGIA )
COUNTY OF CHATHAM )
We do solemnly swear that we will faithfully
discharge the duties devolved on us as Councilpersons of the City
of Tybee Island, Georgia; that we will faithfully execute and en-
force the laws and ordinances of the city to the best of our ability,
skill and knowledge; that we will each support and uphold the
Constitution and laws of the United States of America and the
Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia. SO HELP ME, GOD.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of
, 1983.
JUDGE GEORGE L9 OLIVER, SUPERIOR COURT
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STATE OF GEORGIA )
COUNTY OF CHATHAM )
I, Thomas J. Mahoney, Jr., do solemnly swear that I will faithfully
discharge the duties devolved on me as City Attorney and Recorder of the City
of Tybee Island, Georgia; that I will faithfully execute and enforce the laws
and ordinances of the city to the best of my ability, skill and knowledge;
that I will support and uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States
of America and the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia. SO HELP ME,
GOD.
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Sworn to and subscribed before me this day
of
, 1983.
JUDGE G •'iE E. OLIVER, SUPERIOR COURT