HomeMy Public PortalAbout19881013CCMeetingTybee Island, Georgia
October 13, 1988
The Tybee Island City Council held its regular monthly
meeting on Thursday, October 13, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room of
the Tybee Branch of the CEL Library, next door to City Hall. Notice of
the change of location had been given, as required. The change was caused
by the use of the City Hall Auditorium for the Second Annual Tybee Island
Fine Arts Exhibit & Sale, "Tybee Scenes ".
Mayor Walter W. Parker presided and the following members
of Council were present: Bill Walsh, Chris Solomon, Jean Davis, John O'Neill
and Jack Youmans.. Mayor pro tem Paul Jackson was absent on a Marine Rescue
Squadron cruise. City Attorney Thomas J. Mahoney, Jr. was present.
Mayor Parker announced that Phyllis Cary retired as City
Treasurer on September 30th, and that Mrs. Patricia B. Pagan has assumed
the position as of October 1, 1988. In her first official appearance before
Council Mrs. Pagan announced the fifa sale of two pieces of property, as
follows:
PIN #4 -05 -09 -008, 610 Butler Avenue - $1,711.89
PIN #4- 09 -04- 013, 8 17th Place - $ 394.15
In the absence of any bidding from the audience, the City bid in these two
properties for back taxes owed.
Ann Monaghan represented Tybee Beautification Committee
asking for a position as a line item in the budget immediately. The amount
requested is $25,000. for this fiscal year, to be used toward the Butler
Avenue beautification project. She enumerated some of the accomplishments
of the committee in its two years of activity: median planting on U.S.
80, the Tybee Welcome sign by Sally Bostwick, the creation of a landscape
department with DPW, the "Yard of the Month" program, and the Annual Arbor
Days. She said the committee has spent $20,000. and all but $5,000. came
from sources other than city funding - donations and a state grant. She
said the Butler Avenue planting can be completed by February if the city
supports the plan. John Jarvis, from the audience, questioned why the rest
of the island is being left out, saying that Butler isn't the only island
street. Ted Solomon asked if the trees might not interfere with parking.
Mrs. Monaghan answered that the four -lane highway is the most travelled
street and that the traffic and parking situation had been carefully considered
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by the state DOT and the city from the plan's inception. Jim Lynes asked
if any meters would be eliminated and the answer was negative. Bob Wheat
said the beautification committee has done a great job but that the city
needs to negotiate with Waste Management about the trash can problem.
Mrs. Wheat remarked that rental property trash & garbage areas are especially
bad. There was discussion about the size of the median plantings, and the
arrangements for watering, etc. It was noted that the city won the state
award for its beautification committee work, and was nominated the year
before. Marianna Seyden spoke to say that it is hoped the improvements
will be permanent; the initial investment is large, but that there is justi-
fication for including this award - winning program in the city's budget,
and there is a great deal of support for it throughout the community.
Mayor Parker agreed that the request for funding will be considered during
the budget process. Councilman Solomon remarked that youpon holly grows
all over the island, and he hates to spend money for it. Ann Monaghan said
she'd be delighted to involve Mr. Solomon in the final plan preparation.
Nancy Frankenhauser reported for the beach litter committee
on the September 24th beach sweep, part of a concerted effort all up and
down the east coast. Tybee's sweep was successful, with many local citizens
and groups, such as the Boy Scouts, participating. Mayor Parker reminded
everyone that a number of local business people and Chamber members also
participated. Waste Management, Inc. provided a container for the trash.
John Jarvis remarked that the trash on Butler Avenue needs to be handled
better. He asked the status of the street paving. Councilman Walsh answered
that the contractor has 180 days to complete the job.
The meeting was opened for business legally presented.
Minutes of the September meeting were approved.
Bills for September, 1988 were approved as follows:
Recreation & Parks
Fire /First Responder
Water /Sewer
Public Works /Sanitation
General Government
Police - Held for Police
$ 5,820.91
$ 8,065.82
$13,839.72
$11,124.27
$ 4,742.94
Commissioner to Approve
The minutes of the October Planning Commission were entered
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into the record and Chairman John Hutton gave a verbal report of the meeting.
A subdivision of three duplexes on Chatham Avenue was given preliminary
sketch approval, and some work went forward on the Master Plan revision.
Councilman O'Neill moved, and Councilman Solomon seconded,
a motion to approve the addition of liquor to the beer and wine alcoholic
beverage license held by "The Galley" on 16th Street. The vote was 5 -
0 in favor.
A flood elevation variance for 717 First Street was next
on the agenda., The city attorney explained the procedure, and the criteria
for granting a variance according to the provisions of the local ordinance.
The request was for an addition to an existing shopping center, the addition
planned to be retail space for a doughnut & coffee shop. In the interests
of consistency, and conformity with the other businesses within the shopping
complex, Councilman Youmans moved to approve the variance so that the building
was approved for a elevation of 8.87' in a 12' foot flood zone.
The vote was 5 - 0 in favor of the motion, and the variance was approved.
The City Attorney reminded all that the granting of the variance must be
reported in writing to the petitioner and to FEMA.
It was noted that an increase in the city's liability
coverage has been recommended by the city's insurance agent, and that this
may not be possible due to budget tightness, but will be considered as the
Finance Committee considers the November budget adjustments.
An ordinance concerning vacation leave policy was read
by the City Attorney. Councilman O'Neill moved its acceptance, and Councilman
Youmans seconded. The vote was 5 - 0 in favor. A second reading followed
immediately, with Councilman O'Neill and Councilman Walsh sponsoring the
motion which passed again by the vote of 5 - 0. The ordinance was therefore
adopted, and a copy is attached to, and becomes a part of, these minutes.
After a long discussion of possible changes to the FEMA
ordinance, primarily the changing of "mobile homes" to "manufactured housing"
the further discussion of possible amendments was tabled until the November
meeting.
The first reading of a change to Code Section 4- 1 -1(7)
was read by Councilman Youmans who moved its adoption. Councilman O'Neill
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seconded. Councilman Walsh stated that he would rather Police Commissioner
Paul Jackson be present since he is the committee head, and the change concerns
his department. Councilman O'Neill affirmed that Councilman Jackson is
aware, and in favor of, the proposed change, which only makes the Police
Department fall in line with the way the other committees are run. The
vote was 5 - 0. A second reading followed immediately. Councilman Youmans
moved, and Councilman Solomon seconded; and the motion was passed by 5 -
0. The ordinance is attached to, and becomes a part of, these minutes.
The meeting was adjourned.