HomeMy Public PortalAbout19870312CCMeetingTybee Island, Georgia
March 12, 1987
The Tybee Island City Council held its regular monthly meeting
on Thursday, March 12, 1987 at Tybee City Hall. Mayor Walter W. Parker
presided and the following members of Council were present: Paul Jackson,
Jean Davis, Phil O'Dell, Bill Walsh and Chris Solomon. Kilma McCutchen
was absent due to personal illness. The City Attorney, Thomas J. Mahoney,
and Bob Thomson, City Administrator, were both on hand, as was Police
Chief David McCutchen.
Mayor Parker welcomed the audience apologizing for the
appearance of the auditorium, which is being painted by a volunteer committee.
He stated his hope that the job will be completed by the end of the week,
if the Mayor's Wife's Committee can come through.
The first visitors to appear before Council were Steven
Varner and Sam Adams who presented a proposed plan for opening 19th Street
for limited access, featuring 8 parking spaces and 2 crossovers to the
beach in a setting of natural plantings and wildflowers, with restored
dunes and footpaths.
From the audience John Jarvis and Fitz Simmons objected,
saying that this would keep most people from using the area, and that
it should be lighted and paved. Mr. Fitz Simmons said that to do otherwise
would be misuse of an asset.
Mrs. Thomas Adams and Mrs. Pratt Adams both spoke. Mrs.
Thomas Adams said that picnic tables could probably be added to the plan.
Mrs. Pratt Adams explained some of the problems that the homeowners in
the area have had with vehicles on the beach, disturbance of the peace,
and prowlers at 2, 3 or 4 a.m. Mr. Simmons said that is a police problem,
not directly related to the access plan.
Mrs. Dottie Kluttz spoke, giving each Councilmember tickets
to the first of a series of Centennial programs, "I Remember Tybee", which
will feature five older citizens who will reminise about Tybee as it used
to be. She added that Brownie Troop #222 will serve refreshments and
act as ushers, and that the auditorium has limited seating, so tickets
are being used. The tickets are free, but will be required for entrance.
Mayor Parker thanked Dottie for the time and hard work
she has put' into the project; she replied that it has also been lots of
fun.
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Mrs. Louise Sasser spoke next, objecting to the possibility
of a beer license being granted at Lot 25, Hwy 80 , to Mr. Paul Baker.
She cited as her reasons that the traffic is hazardous in the area, especially
at the corner of Jones and First, and that the neighborhood welcomes "Pizza
on Wheels ", a delivery service, but doesn't think there is enough off - street
parking for a sit -down restaurant. She also said she believes that people
parking in the side lot by the business would probably back out onto the
street, and that this can be dangerous. At her request a letter from
C. L. Sasser, Sr. was read into the record. The letter contained signatures
from most of the nearby property owners. A police memo was also read,
stating that there is nothing in Mr. Baker's background that would indicate
that he should not be granted a license.
Chief McCutchen spoke for the police department, saying
that his department has found that those businesses on the south end who
don't have enough parking do cause lots of problems and that personally
he would prefer that alcoholic beverage licenses be limited in some way.
He estimated that Mr. Baker could park 4 to 6 automobiles in his present
parking area.
John Jarvis spoke for Mr. Baker, saying that he should
be licensed.
Mrs. Louise Sasser replied, saying that she has personally
held a beer license, and that she has no prejudice against the licensing,
but that the location, and the possible danger due to traffic should be
considered. She pointed out that the Sugar Shack, in the next block,
and with plenty of off- street parking, did not have objectors from the
neighborhood when they applied for their beer license. She did add, however,
that there are now four or five businesses in that area of First Street
with alcoholic beverages, and that she doesn't want the entire neighborhood
to become another bar district like 16th Street.
Mayor Parker noted that he had asked Mr. Baker to provide
a plan for parking. No plan had been received either at City Hall, or
by the Police Department. No one was present for the petitioner to answer
questions.
Chief McCutchen added that the GA DOT has asked the city
to keep the parking lane on U.S. 80 clear of autos.
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Mayor Parker then recognized Mrs. Cathy Handley with several
children from Tybee School. He told the audience that both Tybee Elementary
and St. Michael's Schools had been invited, but that the St. Michael's
PTA meeting prevented them from coming. A Proclamation by the Mayor,
making March Youth Art Month was read, and a copy presented to each school.
Mrs. Handley invited the audience to view a display of the children's
art after the meeting.
Mayor Parker remarked that the children's entries in the
recent Centennial Logo contest showed a great deal of imagination, and
were much appreciated by the city officials and judges.
A Proclamation was read honoring the 8th Infantry who will
be having their annual reunion in Fort Screven this weekend.
The meeting was opened for business legally presented.
Minutes of the February meeting were approved.
Bills for February, 1987 were approved as follows:
Water /Sewer
General Government
Police /Parking
Public Works /Sanitation
Recreation
Fire /First Responder
Councilmember Solomon said that the Senior Citizens' Fitness Walking Course
for which the city received a grant with the help of Memorial Hospital's
John O'Neill, and a pitching machine for small ballplayers made up the
largest amount of his expense.
Mayor Parker noted that this is Councilmember McCutchen's
second term on Council and that tonight is the first meeting she has ever
missed. He wished her a speedy recovery from the flu.
Councilmember Jackson moved that the 119th Street proposed
plan for parking be accepted; Councilmember Davis seconded. It was noted
that the plan was worked out with the Corps of Engineers, who asked for
access in the area as a part of the renourishment project, and that the
cost would be borne by the adjacent property owners, Councilmember Solomon
said that he has no objection to trying to preserve the natural state,
and no objection to limiting parking, but that fishermen need access to
get their equipment to the beach. He suggested the property owners on.
$22,363.53
$10,707.13
$18,285.07
$12,207.03
$ 6,365.45
$ 3,718.19
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the north side of 19th allow use of their paved access road, which is
private now. Or that more parking be planned, perhaps limited to decals
only, which would mean that local residents would have access for their
cars all the way down to the groin. After a short discussion Councilmembers
Jackson and Davis withdrew the motion and second and Mayor Parker appointed
the three (Jackson, Solomon & Davis) as a committee to bring back a recommendation
to the full Council at the next meeting. He then thanked Sam Adams and his
neighbors for their concern and for being present.
A letter from Captain Nutting of the USCG dated February
12, 1987 was read. The letter was addressed to Dan Brown, President of
the Tybee Museum Board of Directors, and concerned the use of the lighthouse
and surrounding property as an adjunct to the museum's historic displays.
Councilmember O'Dell said that he believes the City Council should be
involved in the meeting which will be held to discuss use of the facility.
Bob Thomson reported that the Planning Commission recommended
approval of a minor revision of a subdivision plat for Rick Hogan for
property on Bay Street.
It was reported that the Centennial Committee will have
its first historic program on Sunday, March 22nd, and that it will feature
five older Tybee citizens and will be called, "I Remember Tybee". Dotty
Kluttz, Chairman of the Culture sub - committee, will be the narrator and
interviewer. The next general meeting of the committee is scheduled for
Friday, April 3rd, and the Entertainment sub - committee will meet on March
24th.
City Attorney Mahoney read the zoning text amendment called
Transitional Business /Residential District. This was passed by unanimous
vote, on second reading, on motion of Councilmember Jackson, seconded
by Councilmember O'Dell. A copy is attached to, and becomes a part of,
these minutes.
Mr. Mahoney then read the zoning text amendment for public
parks /Conservation District. Councilmember Solomon moved its adoption,
Councilmember O'Dell seconded (after ascertaining that no private property
is included), and the motion passed without dissent. The ordinance is
attached to, and becomes a part of, these minutes.
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An ordinance limiting financial expenditures that can be
committed without Council's full knowledge and consent, to be enumerated
as Code Section 3- 1 -2(c) was passed on First Reading by motion of Councilmember
Davis, seconded by Councilmember Walsh, and unanimously carried. The
ordinance was immediately read again, its adoption moved by Councilmember
Davis, seconded by Councilmember O'Dell and again, unanimously accepted.
A copy is attached to, and becomes a part of, these minutes.
Mid -year budget adjustments had been Idelayed, and Councilmember
Davis moved adoption of a revised budget worked up by the Finance Committee,
City Administrator and City Treasurer. Councilmember O'Dell seconded
the motion and it was unanimously accepted.
Councilmember O'Dell reported that the Police Committee
had met. The first item was the reconsideration of the beer license for
"Pizza on Wheels ". He stated that the license cannot be denied on the
basis of the owner's record, but that he recommends against allowing the
license due to traffic congestion & lack of adequate parking to meet the
ordinance. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and the vote was
3 to 1 in favor of the motion, which was to deny the license. The votes
went as follows: for the motion to deny: Councilmembers Jackson, Davis
and Walsh; against the motion: Councilmember Solomon. Councilmember
O'Dell abstained because his family owns a business across the street
from the petitioner, and he expressed misgivings about voting on a business
at the location involved. City Attorney Mahoney stated that the applicant
for the license must receive a letter from the city at once, explaining
the reasons for denial, and that the applicant can ask for a hearing if
he so desires.
Councilmember O'Dell said that a traffic light permit for
Jones and U S 80 has been received, but he needs pe
to have the light installed. He moved that the lig
member Solomon seconded. The motion passed without
mission of Council
t be erected and Council -
dissent.
Councilmember O'Dell then reported that Chief McCutchen
has been working on a police manual for almost two years, and that he
has been reading the final draft this week, after which it will be reviewed
by the entire committee. He moved that the manual be approved subject
to acceptance by the full police committee. Councilmember Walsh seconded,
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and the vote was 5 - 0 in favor.
Councilmember Solomon reported that he has received information
that someone is interested in operating the concession stand at Jaycee
Park during the ballgames this season. He said he'd like to see it open,
and asked permission of the Council to have an agreement worked out administra-
tively. With Council's approval, this plan was accepted.
Upcoming events were announced.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Ordinance # 1987 -4
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND,
SECTIONS 8 -4 -11 and 8 -4 -33 BY THE ADDITION OF 8 -4 -11 (8),& (9).and
THE FURTHER ADDITION OF 8 -4- 33(b) Transitional Business- Residential
District and (c) Public Parks - Conservation Districts.
Section 8 -4 -11. Districts.
(8) Transitional Business /Residential (TBR)
(9) Public Parks /Conservation District
Section 8 -4 -33 (c) Transitional Business- Residential District.
The purpose of this district is to create an area, contiguous with the
Commercial -Two (Highway Commercial District) where residential, professional,
institutional and light business (i.e., certain kinds of convenience shopping,
retail sales and services) can be intermixed and ocncurrently protect the
neighborhood from blight and slum conditions. This district shall only
be established in older sections of the community where intermixing currently
exists and is found to be necessary and desirable, creating a buffer zone
between two districts of varying uses.
It is further stipulated that, when this provision is invoked for the
purpose of allowing a residential use within the 200' commercial strip,
then the setbacks for Residential -Two contained in Code Section I -4-5 3dt.)
shall apply.
CLERK OF COUNCIL
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Adopted this 8th
day of January , 1987.
Ordinance # 1987 -5
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ADDING SECTION 8 -4 -33 Special Use Districts, Paragraph (c) Public Parks -
Conservation, and for other purposes.
8 -4 -3 (c) Public Parks - Conservation
The purpose of this zoning district is to create an area or areas to be
conserved for public use, to preserve areas established by tradition and
custom for public use, and to prevent development of, these areas for other
than approved public and /or municipal use.
Allowed uses: Parks - public; playgrounds; ballfields and /or sports arenas;
picnic facilities; public schools; public libraries;1 public parking and
municipal buildings /structures; other public uses as approved by the governing
body of the city.
ORDAINED IN OPEN COUNCIL THIS /� DAY OF
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, 1987.
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Ordinance # 1987 -6
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES, TITLE 3. Finance
& Taxation. CHAPTER 1. Financial Administration. SECTION 2., PARAGRAPH (c)
BE IT ORDAINED, AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL IN OPEN
MEETING ASSEMBLED, THAT AN ORDINANCE TO BE CODIFIED AS SECTION 3 -1 -2 (c)
BE ADDED TO THE TYBEE ISLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES, READING AS FOLLOWS:
All members of the City Council must be notified in advlance of all proposed
expenditures that (a) Affect more than one department, (b) Total more than
One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00), or (c) Have a life expectancy of more than
one year.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL Allru
1st Reading: 3- /.2 —e7
2nd Reading: 3z-?7
Enacted:
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This f27, day of , 1987.
YOUTH ART MONTH
cim PROC1,4fl,4 T/ON
WHEREAS, YOUTH, ART MONTH has been observed nationally since 1961 and has
gained wide acceptance; and
WHEREAS, Children are our most priceless asset; and
WHEREAS, Childhood is the time to develop interests, skills and aptitudes
that will last a lifetime; and
WHEREAS, The importance of art in education is recognized as being necessary
for the full development of all children;
NOW THEREFORE, it is proclaimed by the Mayor and Council in open meeting
assembled that March be observed as Youth Art Month on Tybee Island.
AND IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED that all citizens are urged to become interested
in and give full support to quality school art programs for children
and youth.
THIS 12th DAY OF March ,1987.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Eighth Infantry is an historic and famous fighting unit of
the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, The Eighth Infantry is holding its annual reunion here on Tybee
Island on March 14th and 15th this year, thus living up to their
motto, "PATRICAL FIDELITAS ", and extending its loyalty to Tybee
Island; and
WHEREAS, Tybee Island and, more specifically, Fort Screven, was the home
of the Eighth Infantry, from 1923, when they returned here from
Germany after serving in the Army of Occupation after the First
World War, until they were sent to Fort Benning, Georgia and
the Fort turned over to the City to be sold at Public Auction
in 1945; and
WHEREAS, The City of Tybee Island is proud of Fort Screven, its National
Register listing, and its connection with the 8th Infantry; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Tybee are always happy to welcome back again
its old friends, the 8th Infantry;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, and it is hereby resolved by the Mayor and
Council in Open Meeting Assembled, that the City of Tybee Island, Georgia
does hereby declare March 14th & 15th to be "8th Infantry Days" in the
city;
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the citizens of Tybee Island are heartily
encouraged to extend to the 8th Infantry Reunion every possible dignity,
courtesy and welcome, as befits their proud heritage and purpose.
THIS
DAY OF
, 1987.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL
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