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Tybee Island, Georgia
June 12, 1986
The Tybee Island City Council held its regular
monthly meeting at Tybee City Hall on Thursday, June 12th.
Mayor Parker presided, opening the meeting at 7:30 PM. The
following members of Council were on hand: Paul Jackson, Jean
Davis, Phil OEDell, Bill Walsh, Kilma McCutchen, and Chris P.
Solomon. The City Administrator, Bob Thomson, and the City
Attorney, Tom Mahoney, were also present.
Mayor Parker opened the meeting by announcing
that the Marsh Pines Subdivision petition will be postponed
because the Planning Commission recommended waiting for addi-
tional information. The City Attorney suggested that the
hearing be re- advertised, probably for the July regular meeting
on July 10th.
The first visitors to appear were Bob Duffy,
David Minkovitz and Dwight Feemster. Mr. Minkovitz has applied
for a permit for a mobile unit hot dog cart, and Messrs. Duffy
and Feemster, both attorneys, spoke for his request.
Speaking against the request were: Charles Mas-
terpolis, John O'Neill, former Councilmember Jeanne Hutton,
Alice Martin and Willie Mae Steele. Their primary objections
seemed to be that they feared: a flood of such mobile units,
changing the face of Tybee; traffic hazards, litter increase,
violation of zoning laws and unsanitary conditions.
In rebuttal Mr. Duffy spoke of the unit's permit
from Chatham County Health Department, and of his client's promise
to clean that section of beach where the cart worked daily, and
to open a store from which to service the cart(s) if required.
He also spoke of a special hot dog to be called the "Tybee Hotdog"
and sold nowhere else.
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The next speaker was Linda Odum who petitioned
for a business license to operate an ice cream truck and cater
parties. The business would be called "Island Sweets & Treats"
and could be confined to whatever portion of the island allowed
by Council so as to insure safety. After a short questioning
from the Council, the Mayor referred this to the regular business
meeting for decision.
There was a short discussion of a license application
from Windsu►fing for a school and surfboard -type rental. No one
was present to speak for the petitioner.
The next speaker was Fitz Simmons who questioned
the City Council on the following questions:
1) Was an engineering study done before deciding to
build an elevated water tank? Mayor Parker answered affirmatively.
Bob Thomson added that a computer analysis was also completed by
the city engineering firm.
2) Why an elevated tank? Chris Solomon answered,
saying he had supported a ground facility until convined that the
elevated tank is more energy- efficient and cheaper to operate.
3) Is Tybee an equal opportunity employer? If so,
Who is the mechanical inspector and what are his skills? He was
answered that the electrical inspector is handling this work, and
that most mechanical inspections we have involve electrical equip-
ment. Mayor Parker expressed his satisfaction with the qualifications
of the inspector.
4) When will Tybee streets be paved? Is there an
agreement with the County regarding the use of the current Roads
Tax money. The City Attorney responded by saying that the County
Commission controls this tax, but that city officials have met
with them to ask for street paving money from this funding source.
It was noted that disbursement of this tax money will not happen
in this fiscal year.
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Roy Rowell spoke for the developers of Marsh Pines
Subdivision, saying that prior to the Planning Commission they had
thought they had presented everything requested, only to learn at
the meeting that some members of the Commission wanted data they
had not earlier mentioned. He wanted assurance from the city
council that the delay would not cause the petition to lapse and
be ineligible for hearing. He was assured that the City Council
will hear his petition when the Planning Commission is satisfied
with the submitted material, and willing to make a recommendation.
Mr. Rowell said that this might mean a delay until the August
meeting since his engineer cannot finish the work as soon as he
wished due to other committments. He also stated that he didn't
believe the Planning Commission was aware of some of the materials
that were submitted in advance of their meeting.
There were three petitions for flood ordinance
variances, one of which was represented by counsel, as follows:
J.C. Clements for 11 -A Ocean View Court, repre-
sented by attorney, Charles Gatch. Mr. Clements is seeking per-
mission for a lower floor bathroom saying that one member of the
family is in a wheelchair. This family member resides in a nursing
home, but Mr. Clements would like to bring her to the beach often.
Mrs. Marjorie Harris spoke, saying that she met
a friend and nh:ighbor of Governor Joe Frank Harris who visited the
museum and told of a horrible experience with a local hotel room.
The complaints centered around dirty linens and poor housekeeping.
She said that the Chamber cif Commerce advertises to attract nice
people for visits, and the City Council should see that the motels
are clean. Mayor Parker promised that the Health Department will
be asked to check. Charles Masterpolis, speaking for the Chamber,
said that the motel in question has been dropped from the Chamber
and the Chamber & Welcome Center do not recommend it to visitors.
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The meeting was opened for business legally presented
and the minutes of the May 8th meeting were approved as written.
Bills for the month of May were approved for payment
as follows:
Water /Sewer
General Government
Police /Parking
Recreation
Fire /First Responder
Public Works /Sanitation
$19,823.32
$17,089.96
$11,941.17
$2,777.45
$1,206.02
$20,168.82
Bob Thomson reported for the Inspections /Planning/
Development Department, saying that Cr la'Y Page has been doing an
excellent job filling in for Edmund Solomon who is recuperating
from surgery and that the building on the island is heavy, with
over a half millions dollars in new construction and renovation,
most of this single - family residential.
Mayor Parker, with the Council's concurrence, stated
that the Planning Commission's recommendation will be followed
regarding Marsh Pines Subdivision - a postponement is granted,
probably until August, and will be re- advertised.
Bob Thomson spoke to explain three requests for
flood ordinance variances - 1) Clements for 11 -A Oceanview Court,
already explained by his attorney; 2) Mrs. Hankins - an error by
builder, allegedly ;which can be in compliance when the new FIRM
map goes into effect do June 17th; and Mr. & Mrs. Dean Nichols
who assert that the city approved the lower -floor bathroom built
in 1980. Mayor Parker suggested that, since the city hasn't had
a chance to hear from FEMA's Region IV office in Atlanta regarding
these petitions, they be postponed and a committee set up to look
into them. This was agreeable to Council and he appointed the
following committee: Bill Walsh, from the City Council; Bob
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Thomson, City Administrator; and Carl Page, from the Inspections
Department. He asked the City Attorney to offer his imput as well,
and requested action in ten days' time.
Councilmember Solomon spoke of the fishing pier
committee's work, saying the point has been reached that a little
money needs to be spent on working specifications /drawings so that
cost estimates can be made, as1 well as a feasibility study. He
moved that bids be sought for this purpose, Councilmember Jackson
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Read into the record were the resignation of Jeff
Dukes from the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and
CAPDC Advisory Board. Mayor Parker's letter of regretful accept-
ance was also read.
The City Attorney explained a Resolution required to
exempt Tybee from the Transit Authority. He noted that all muni-
cipalities in the county have the option not to participate, with
the exception of the City of Savannah. He then read the Resolution
excluding Tybee. Councilmember Davis moved its adoption, Council-
member Solomon seconded and the Resolution passed by unanimous vote.
The Second Reading of an Ordinance updating the city's
Electrical Code (Section 8 -2 -12 of the Tybee Island Code of Ordi-
nances) was read by the City Attorney. Councilmember Solomon moved
its adoption, Councilmember Jackson seconded and the vote was unan-
imously in favor. A copy is attached to, and becomes a part of,
these minutes.
An ordinance updating Code Section 3 -2 -22(2) - Wine
Tax was read and adopted unanimously on first reading. A second
reading followed immediately, with Councilmember Walsh recommending
adoption, seconded by Councilmember Jackson and unanimously passed.
A copy is attached to, and becomes a part of, these minutes.
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An ordinance requested by the Tybee Island Police
Department to be entitled "Open Doors & Excessive Noise" and
enumerated Section 9 -2 -10 was heard on First Reading. Several
members of the audience spoke in concern about the application
of the ordinance after Police Commissioner O'Dell requested
that the ordinance be referred back to committee. Those speaking
from the audience were: Tom Kelly, Steve McCusker. Mayor
Parker agreed to send the ordinance back to the Police Committee
but requested a report before the next meeting, saying that noise
pollution is a problem, and that a solution must be found and
action taken to correct this problem.
Mayor Parker then introduced appointments to several
volunteer positions on various boards. Councilmember O'Dell moved
that the appointments be voted on individually. Councilmember
Walsh seconded and the vote was as follows: Opposed to the motion
were Councilmembers Jackson, McCutchen and Solomon. In favor of
the motion were Councilmembers O'Dell, Davis and Walsh. Mayor
Parker broke the tie with a negative vote and the motion failed by
a vote of 4 - 3. Councilmember Jackson then moved that the appoint-
ments recommended be accepted and the vote was as follows: In favor
of the motion were Councilmembers Solomon (who seconded), Walsh,
McCutchen, Davis and Jackson. Councilmember O'Dell abstained. The
appointments thereby accepted were:
1) Zoning Board of Appeals - Charles J. Hosti to
complete term of Jeff Dukes (12/31/87).
2) Planning Commission - Loree Anderson to complete
Frank Mills' term and John Hutton to complete Jeff Dukes' term, both
of which expire 12/31/87.
3) Downtown Development Authority - Charles Masterpolis
12/31/87, Tom Kelly - 12/31/86, Dave Steele and Mayor Parker for six -
year terms.
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In addition to these appointments, Bob Thomson was asked to serve
Jeff Dukes' term on the CAPDC Local Advisory Council.
Mayor Parker announced consideration of business
license requests.
Councilmember Davis moved to grant the hot dog vending
license with a second from Councilmember O'Dell. The vote was 2
(those already named) in favor, four (Solomon, Walsh, Jackson and
McCutchen) against. The motion failed, although there was again
a lengthy discussion prior to the vote. The license application
was denied.
Councilmember O'Dell then moved that the license for
the ice cream truck be denied on the grounds that it will interfere
with other people's business. There was a short discussion of the
wording of the motion, and Councilmember McCutchen seconded. There
were four votes in favor of denial: Councilmembers Walsh, McCutchen,
Jackson and O'Dell; and one in favor of granting: Councilmember
Davis. Councilmember Solomon abstained due to the wording of the
motion.
The application from Windsurfing, Inc. was tabled
awaiting information from the applicant.
The 'meeting was adjourned.
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Ordinance # /99r - /T
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AMENDING SECTION 8 -2 -12 Electrical Code Adopted
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED, AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED, THAT SECTION 8 -2 -12 ELECTRICAL
CODE ADOPTED BE DELETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND A NEW SECTION, TO BE ENUMER-
ATED IN EXACTLY THE SAME MANNER, BE INSERTED IN ITS STEAD; THE NEW SECTION
TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
Section 8 -2 -12. Electrical Code Adopted.
(a) A certain document, one copy of which is on file in the office of the clerk
of council where it is available for public inspection during regular business
hours, being marked and designated as the "National Electrical Code, 1984
Edition, which code is the standard for electric wiring and apparatus of the
National Fire Proection Association, be and the same is, hereby adopted as
the electrical code of the city, and each and all of the regulations, pro-
visions, penalties, conditions and terms of this electrical code are hereby
refered to, adopted and made a part of this article as though fully set out
at length herein.
(b) In addition to the electrical code adopted in Paragraph (a), the following
criteria are also adopted as local requirements for electrical service:
1) All wiring, service included, must be copper. No aluminum allowed.
2) All panels & disconnects must be accessible. (Prohibited in-
stallations: bedrooms, baths, closets).
3) Grounding. Water pipe & ground rod.
4) GFI breaker required on light switch /receptacle below base flood
level.
5) All condensors and compressors should be elevated a minimum of
12" off ground.
6) No appliances (water heater, washer, dryer included) to be installed
below base flood elevation.
7) No exposed E.M.T. (Rigid or plastic only).
8) Wiring used in lieu of sawbox must be GFI protected.
9) No penetration or routing through.firewalls is allowed.
10) Electrical smoke detectors required on each habitable floor.
(c) All applications for permits for electrical work must be routed through
the city building permits department.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL
ADOPTED THIS j 2 DAY OF , 1986.
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ORDINANCE # f ?0 6 -4S
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF TYBEE
ISLAND, GEORGIA, AMENDING PARAGRAPH (2), SECTION 3 -2 -22,
Amount, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED, AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED, that Secton 3 -2 -22,
Amount, paragraph (2) be deleted in its entirety, and the following
paragraph, to be enumerated and entitled the same and to read as
follows:
Section 3 -2 -22, Amount
(2) Wine: Twenty -two (22) cents per liter on wine.
ADOPTED this iGr day of v�.+Q.... , 1986.
Clerk of Council
MAYO