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September 12, 1985
The regular monthly meeting of the Tybee Island City Council was held
on Thursday, September 12, 1985 at Tybee City Hall. Mayor Charles J. Hosti
presided, opening the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The following members of City
Council were present: Paul Jackson, Jeanne Hutton, J. C. Wylly, Jr., Earl
Marlin, S. J. Orsini, and Christopher P. Solomon. The City Attorney, Thomas
J. Mahoney, Jr., was also present, as was the City Administrator, Bob Thomson.
Mayor Hosti opened the meeting for a public hearing on rezoning for a
tract of land (approximately 14.66 acres) owned by Charles and Sylvia I.
Bishop and bounded by the ocean, Lighthouse Point, city property and the
Riversend Campground. The plan was presented by Mr. Jim McCaller, attorney
for the developers, and consists of twenty -nine (29) lots, with a minimum
size of 6800 square feet. Mr. McCaller showed a site plan of the tract
and pointed out that the developer is inside the dune protection line by
twenty -five feet (25') and that the plan shows water and sewer lines as well as
streets and utilility easements.
The following citizens spoke in favor of the project:
1) Mrs. Merle K. Howard, owner of Lots 1 & 2
2) Mr. John L. Sapp
No one spoke against the project. Mayor Hosti thanked everyone, and
placed the question on the agenda to be discussed later in the meeting.
Mayor Hosti then invited visitors to speak to Council. The first to
do so was Mrs. Jane Feiler, #4 Ninth Street, who requested that storm drainage
be given priority status when the capital expenditures budget is planned. She
gave each member of Council a handout describing the problems citizens in her
neighborhood are experiencing, and signed by many of her neighbors. Mayor
Hosti explained to Mrs. Feiler that he is aware of the problem, has had engi-
neering advice, and hopes to begin by installing a French drain on her street
within the next few months. The work will be done by city forces, and so it
will be scheduled during the off - season winter months.
The next visitor was Mr. Dave Steele of Tybee Cable TV, Inc. He asked
for permission to increase the fees for basic service by $1.30, approximately
10 %.. The increase is needed because several stations are being added, and be-
cause WTBS and others have increased their fees.
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The re- zoning petition for the Bishop subdivision was brought before
the Council by Mayor Hosti. He asked that letters received concerning the Fort
Screven zoning be read. Councilmember Hutton then offered a motion that the
property be rezoned according to the density recommended in the Master Plan (6000
square feet for single family, 1200 square feet for duplex). Councilmember
Marlin objected, saying that there is no provision in the present zoning ordinance
for this. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Marlin then moved
to approve the petition, Councilmember Solomon seconded and the motion passed by
a vote of five (5) to one (1) with Councilmember Hutton casting the dissenting vote.
The fee increase of Tybee Cable TV, Inc. was considered. Councilmember
Orsini moved that the $1.30 increase be approved, Councilmember Jackson seconded,
and the motion passed by a vote of four (4) in favor, one (1) opposed [Hutton],
and one (1) abstaining [Solomon].
The sanitation policy, with revisions, was re- introduced. Councilmember
Hutton moved its adoption, Councilmember Orsini seconded and the vote was four (4)
in favor, two (2) [Solomon and Marlin] opposed. The policy was therefore passed
and ordinances, if needed to support the policy, will be forthcoming. A pamphlet
will be produced for citizen information.
Mayor Hosti announced that the municipal election will be held on
Tuesday, November 5, 1985 and that qualification of candidates begins Saturday,
September 21, 1985 and ends Monday, October 7, 1985. He recommended that the County
Election Board be authorized to supervise the election. Councilmember Orsini moved
that this be done, Councilmember Solomon seconded and the motion passed without
dissent.
Mayor Hosti then introduced the city's new City Administrator, Bob
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Thomson, welcoming him. Mr. Thomson spoke a few words in return, pledging
his best efforts toward serving the citizens of Tybee Island.
Councilmember Wylly reported that the audit for FY'85 has been
completed and citizens who wish may stop by during regular office hours to
examine it. He also remarked that the city came out a little ahead financially
and that every department stayed very close to budget.
Councilmember Solomon reported for the fishing pier committee
saying that three companies have been contacted for estimates and a cost of
1.75 to 2.00 million dollars seems to be a good guess. He also noted that
Council will need to act very soon if a referendum for a bond issue is to be
held in conjunction with the regular municipal election scheduled for Tuesday,
November 5, 1985.
Councilmember Marlin informed Council that the Vehicle Storage
Facility for the Fire Department has been bid, and that the low bidder is
J.L. Sapp Construction Company, Inc. with a bid of $69,963.60. He then
moved that this bid be accepted and Councilmember Orsini seconded. The vote
was five (5) to one(1) with Councilmember Hutton opposing; she stated that
she is opposed to voting on bids that the Fire Committee has not first met to
examine and approve.
Police Commissioner Orsini reported that the Police Department
made 488 calls in August. He mentioned a letter of commendation received
concerning the handling of a personal illness case - the officers answering
the call were O'Neill and Aaron.
Councilmember Jackson said that the Water /Sewer Department is
running smoothly, and is very glad to have some new equipment: a backhoe
which will be shared with Public Works, a 5" pipe cutter, and a Mighty Mo
which has just been ordered.
It was further noted that bids have been received for the painting
of the Recreation Building and Community House, and that a contract will be
finalized for this work, probably before Council's next regular meeting. If
necessary, Council will be polled for a vote prior to signing of the contract.
The Public Works Department is planning its winter schedule
according to Councilmember Hutton, who also reported that those wishing to
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Mayor Hosti asked if the federal law allows a 5% per year increase.
Mr. Steele answered affirmatively, saying that the law entitles the franchisee
to impose ,the same increase, but in two steps - 5% in 1985, and 5% in 1986. He
said that his requested 10% increase, if granted, will take the place of the
two iflcreases allowed by federal law. Mayor Hosti promised to bring the question
before the Council during the regular meeting.
Earl Anderson, President, spoke for the Tybee Island Chamber of Commerce.
He reminded everyone of the boat races scheduled for the upcoming weekend, and
gave a raindate of September 28th & 29th. The annual Tybee Jubilee will take
place on September 27, 28 and 29. He thanked Mayor Hosti and the Council for the
support they have given the Chamber of Commerce, and said more help is expected
from the State Department of Industry and Trade.
The Citizen of the Month Award was presented to Skip Sasser in appre-
ciation for the work he did on the fund - raising drive for the Jaws of Life, and
other volunteer work. Mr. Sasser is a volunteer fireman and Emergency Medical
First Responder.
Minutes for the meeting of August 9, 1985 were approved unanimously
with the motion made by Councilmember Orsini and the second by Councilmember Wylly.
Bills for August, 1985 were approved as follows: Water /Sewer -
$17,379.29, Public Works /Sanitation - $10,594.47, General Government - $4,491.55,
Recreation - $1,960.96, Fire Department - $2,754.95 and Police - $7,031.63.
No inspections reports were given. The Zoning Administrator, Earl
Anderson, said that there are one or two possible violations being investigated
and they will be reported next month.
A letter from Dent Teeples of the State Library Board was read. He
offered to support funding for the Tybee Library, in the amount of $308,572.00,
through the legislative process. The monies are in the State Board of Education
budget.
City Attorney Mahoney reported on a hearing of a temporary injunction
which kept the Planning Commission from meeting to discuss the final plans for
the Williams PUD. The injunction was lifted and the plaintiffs were ordered to
pay court costs.
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request work be placed on this winter schedule should let Mr. Thomson know
immediately.
Councilmember Wylly read a letter from the City Attorney reporting
work done by his firm on the injunction sought by Eldridge, etc., plaintiffs,
concerning the Williams PUD. It was stated that the city's attorneys had no
control over the number of depositions requested and, although the plaintiffs
were made responsible for court costs, this did not include legal fees incurred
by the city. These fees totalled $7,302.78 and Councilmember Wylly moved that
they be paid. Councilmember Marlin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Wylly also announced that a supplemental agreement
for beach erosion has been signed by the city, state and federal government.
The agreement allocates $1,369,000.00 for beach erosion control and this in-
cludes the building of the South Groin, the raising of the North Groin and
some renourishment. He added that the Senate Natural Resources Committee will
meet at Tybee on September 20, 21, and 22, 1985.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned.
CLERK OF COUNCIL