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Tybee Island, Georgia
October 9i 1986
The Tybee Island City Council held its regular monthly
meeting on Thursday, October 9, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. at Tybee City
Hall. The meeting was chaired by Mayor Walter W. Parker and the
following members of Council were present: Chris Solomon, Kilma
McCutchen, Bill Walsh, Jean Davis, Phil O'Dell and Paul Jackson.
Thomas J. Mahoney, Jr., City Attorney, was present, as was Bob
Thomson, City Administrator.
Mayor Parker informed the audience that a public
hearing on subdivision petitions was the first item on the agenda.
The minutes of the October 6th Planning Commission were read,
revealing the following actions:
1) HOGAN SUBDIVISION: Accepted unanimously as a
preliminary sketch plan; Mr. Hogan asked to submit a complete
preliminary plan including engineering proving adequacy of services.
2) BRADY SUBDIVISION: Discussion called a pre - application
conference; Mr. Brady was advised to follow the recommendations
given in the sub - committee's report. No vote was taken.
3) DISHER SUBDIVISION: Recommended for approval
by a vote of 5 to 1.
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4) R/B District: Suggested Zoning Map Change. Referred
to Study Committee.
5) PUBLIC PARK /CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Suggested text
change to amend zoning map, recommended for approval.
The above was accepted by the City Council for informational
purposes.
Mayor Parker invited Mr. Rick Hogan to speak concerning
his proposed subdivision on Bay Street. He explained' the
Code deficiencies found by the Planning Commission had not originally
existed, but had followed recommended changes after conferences
with DNR regarding shoreline protection. He stated that he is
also asking the opportunity to appear before a variance board
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October 9, 1986
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to allow less square footage on two lots, so as not to lose another
lot - he began with plans for 17 single family lots, and is now
showing 16 on his plan. Mayor Parker said that, although no action
can be taken at this time, he will invite anyone present because
of the public hearing to speak, pro or con. No one wished to
speak with the exception of one question regarding the total size
of the development. Mr. Hogan stated that the land involved is
just under five acres in size. There were no communications concerning
this subdivision. It was announced that it will probably be
heard again at the regular November meeting - this may, or may
not, require re- advertising, according to circumstances.
Mrs. Mae Disher spoke of her request to divide for
sale two existing houses on 17th Street. This is a minor subdivision
request made because the owners have undertaken considerable improvements
on both properties and now would like to sell one and retain the
other for personal use. She stated that the structures have been
there since about 1941 and that the proposal will not change or
degrade the neighborhood in any way since the use won't change -
both structures are used as residences, one with two apartments.
Mayor Parker congratulated her on the improved appearance of these
buildings, saying that several people have remodeled houses on
17th Street and that he considers hers to be one of the most successful
efforts.
Councilmember O'Dell asked the size of the lot and
Mrs. Disher answered; "25' x 80' ".
From the audience Dottie Kluttz asked clarification
of the non - conforming use of the property. Mayor Parker said
that the property is considered non - conforming because it is residential
in a commercial district. No one else spoke, either pro or con.
Mayor Parker said this will be taken up under regular business.
The announcement was made that the Brady subdivision
which had been advertised for public hearing cannot be heard for
several reasons, among them civil court action. Mayor Parker
did, however, invite anyone who came to speak on the subject to
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October 9, 1986
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do so; no one spoke either for or against the proposal.
There were no visitors wishing to address Council.
Mayor Parker introduced Major Tommy Smoak of the
Tybee Island Police Department. Major Smoak stated that he is
speaking for Chief McCutchen who is out of town because of a prior
committment.
He then explained that the Chief, the Mayor and Commissioner
O'Dell had discussed ways to recognize people in theldepartment
who performed work above and beyond that of duty. He said that
this was expanded to include members of the public who performed
outstanding acts of citizenship. He explained some of the difficulties
facing policemen on patrol in a major recreational area, and the
special demands made of them.
He then spoke of an action taken by Mr. Richard Eugene
Prouse, detailing an incident in which Mr. Prouse, disregarding
personal safety, came to the assistance of a police officer who
was in the process of making an arrest. He explained that this
is especially appreciated by officers in these times when they
must carefully judge just what degree of force is acceptable when
apprehending someone who is resisting arrest. He stated that
Mr. Prouse's action was deeply appreciated by all the officers
on the force, and presented him with an award. He was joined
by Commissioner Phillip O'Dell who also offered congratulations.
Major Smoak then reminded the audience that citizen
involvement is necessary to control crime, and invited everyone
to a Neighborhood Watch meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on October
23rd. He said that this program has been proven effective in
preventing vandalism and burglary, and urged its support.
The meeting was then opened for business legally
presented.
as written.
Minutes for the month of September were approved
Bills for the month of September were approved:
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Water /Sewer $ 9,658.10
General Govt. $12,630.51
Police /Parking $13,977.81
DPW /Sanitation $ 6,802.47
Fire /lst Resp. $ 3,738.68
Recreation $ 2,678.92
The Disher Subdivision on 17th Street was approved
on a motion made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember
O'Dell and unanimously carried.
A letter from the City Attorney to various state
officials was read into the record and a copy is attached to these
minutes. The letter concerned the city's easement from the state
for a fishing pier, questioning whether the pavilion /pier plans
proposed meet the state's requirements. Councilmember Solomon
spoke ofnthe plans, calling the architecture "Coastal Victorian"
and saying that it will be a first -class facility. Mlayor Parker
stated that the real estate consultants and engineers believe
that the project will pay for itself and be a future money maker
for the city.
Next a letter from Colonel Genega of the Savannah
District Corps of Engineers was read as information. This letter
is attached to, and becomes a part of, these minutes.,
Councilmember Solomon spoke to the audience regarding
a fund raising group that has recently organized to ITake money
for outdoor Christmas decorations. He announced the date of the
next meeting and invited everyone to participate.
Announcements of several upcoming events were made,
including a Tybee Museum - sponsored lecture by Cynthia Miller
on October 24th. She will lecture on economic development of
Tybee Island in the 1800s.
It was also announced that the November regular meeting
will be a public meeting with the Chamber of Commerce' re the Centenni
The meeting was adjourned.
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SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31402
September 30, 1986
Honorable J. Leonard Ledbetter
Commissioner
Department of Natural Resources
State of Georgia
205 Butler Street, East Tower
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Honorable J. Ray Crawford
Executive Secretary
State Properties Commission
State of Georgia
Post Office Box 38121
Capitol Hill Station
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Me. Patricia T. Barmeyer
Senior Assistant Attorney General
The Department of Law
State of Georgia
132 State Judicial Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Re: City of Tybee Island Pavilion/
Fishing Pier
Dear Messrs. Ledbetter, Crawford b Ms. Barmeyers
As a follow -up to Ms. Barmeyer's letter to me of September 3,
enclosed for each of you please find the following:
1. Preliminary Pavilion and Pier Design prepared by Lominack,
Jewett, Spencer. •
2. Photograph of scale model of the proposed Pavilion and Pier.
The City of Tybee Island and its governing body, together with
the citizens, are very excited about the prospects of construction of
this facility, which we believe will bring more visitors to enjoy the
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beach and ocean at Tybee Island and which we feel will enhance the City's
image as a public beach open to all to enjoy.
The construction and operational cost will be extremely high,
and to allow this facility to be built in the easement area with the
supporting shops, concession area, and bait shop shown, we believe, based
on other similar operations by other cities in neighboring states, will
allow the City to turn this into an example of a municipality moving in
the right direction to assist its taxpayers.
As Ms. Barmeyer stated in her letter to me, up n receipt of this
information, you will review the question which I rail d in my letter
to her of August 18 as to whether the facilities propo ed by the City
of Tybee Island are consistent with the terms of the easement granted
from the State.
With best wishes, 1 an
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Enclosures
cc Honorable Walter W. Parker
Mayor, City of Tybee Island
Respectfully,
THOMAS J. MAHONEYI, JR.
City Attorney
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Honorable Walter W. Parker
Mayor of Tybee Island
401 Butler Avenue
Tybee island, Georgia 31328
Dear Mayor Parker(
As preparation for the plans and specifications for the
Tybee Island renourishment proceeds, I am taking this opportunity
to update you on our overall progress and inform you of some
of our design assumptions and conclusions.
Presently, the beach renourishment contract is scheduled
for advertisement in mid - November 1986, with bid opening in
mid - December 1986. This would allow for an award and notice
to proceed during January 1987. We anticipate that it will
require five months construction time to complete the beach
renourishment.
We plan to set up the contract with a base bid for the southern
end of the island and a portion of the middle beach. The first
option would include the rest of the middle beach and a second
option for the north end. (See plate 1.) The entire project
will require approximately 960,000 cubic yards of sand to accom-
plish renourishment. The sections between 9th and 13th Streets
and near the north groin are already at or above the design
profile and will not require renourishment.
Based on our estimated unit prices, we feel that the base
bid plus Option No. 1 could be awarded in January with the
monies in hand. The second option could be awarded in late
February or March if additional monies from the State are appro-
priated. If the State should decide to participate in the
full renourishment project, we estimate that an additional
$250,000 will be needed from the State legislature to award
Option No. 2.
Another beach survey will be completed in November to confirm
quantities and distribution of sand. Because of the ephemeral
nature of this beach( these figures should be considered as
preliminary. It now appears, however, that the level of
additional funding required to complete the entire project
is much less than anticipated earlier.
We hope to continue the good working relationship that we
enjoy with your staff at Tybee Island. If yod have any questions
concerning the groin construction or beach renourishment, please
feel free to contact me.
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Sincerely,
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I'm sure you know that we expect construction to begin
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