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Tybee Island, Georgia
June 8, 1989
The Tybee Island City Council held its regular
monthly meeting at Tybee City Hall on Thursday, June 8, 1989. Mayor
Walter W. Parker called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Councilmembers
present were: Paul Jackson, Jean Davis, John O'Neill, Bill Walsh,
Jack Youmans and Chris Solomon. Thomas Mahoney, the City Attorney
was also present.
Mayor Parker welcomed a large crowd of citizens.
He then apologized for the stage curtain being down because of
a broken curtain rod.
A public hearing was called for a minor subdivision
for Sheley- Jackson on Van Horn Street in Fort Screven. No one was
present to speak for or against. Mayor Parker asked John Hutton
for the comments of the Planning Commission. Mr. Hutton said there
was two lots now and the petitioner would like to make it into
three lots so a family member could build a home. The owner will
be responsible for opening the access road which will be Waters
Road . The Planning Commission voted in favor of approval unanimous.
The rezoning petition for PIN #4 -02 -20 -002 could not be heard because
a hearing is pending in the Georgia Court of Appeals. A variance
on PIN #4 -06 -13 -002 was asked to be postponed by the petitioners
for one month. John O'Neill would like to be able to assure the
citizens that come to speak for a certain hearing that it would
not be hear at this time before they come to the council meetings.
The first visitor to speak was Kay Toomer
Strickland about the use of City Hall Auditorium for the physical
fitness program that she is now holding at the Recreation Center
on Cedarwood Drive. The reason being that the A/C is not working
well enough. Councilman Solomon said he was not aware that there
was a problem and would look into it. Ms. Strickland said she would
like to see the children of the island get interested in physical
fitness. Chris Solomon said he would turn this over to Frankie
Solomon, the Recreation Director.
Jim Mavrikis appeared before council to
question about his house on 14th Street. Mr. Mavrikis said his
understanding was that if you put a house back in the same place
within 12 months you did not have to have a fire wall. John O'Neill
said that his understanding is that if a house burns to the ground,
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when you build back you must comply with all codes and regulations.
Mayor Parker would like the City Attorney to study this problem.
Bob Dyer form the CITE Committee spoke of the
citizens concerned with managed growth,and the update of the Master
Plan. The three types to be seriously considered are 1. single
family 2. resort 3. retirement. CITE feels like multi is predominate
on the island at this time. Mr. Dyer also questioned the water
supply, police protection, fire protection (three story buildings),
and tourist. He also invited all citizens of Tybee Island to attend
the CITE meetings.
Gloria Allen of TINA asked if anybody at the
meeting would care to volunteer to help with the zoning /Master
Plan update. If so she had sign up sheets in the back of the auditorium
on a table.
Fitz Simmons then spoke about the trash /rubbish
ordinances in our code book asking whether we write citations for
all of these code sections. 5 -2 -1, 5 -2 -3, 5 -2 -4 and 5 -2 -5.
Councilman O'Neill gave his opinion on the
1% tax referendum to be voted on in July of 89. He said until there
is a change of direction with the Chatham County Commissioners
that he is not for giving them that much money to work with, but
he does endorse extending the 1% for roads only, not to build a
jail for the over crowding. Mayor Parker said it would be bad if
this 1% tax is not extended.
Minutes from the May 11th meeting were approved.
Bills for May, 1989 were approved as follows:
Police /Parking $15,743.94
General Gov. 8,123.60
D P W 12,630.00
Sanitation 16,922.00
Water /Sewer 21,706.16
Fire Dept. 9,506.97 *
First Responder 153.21
Recreation 1,142.68
* Council Youmans stated that $8,000.00 of the Fire Dept. was owed
from a previous administration.
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Communications were read, as follows:
1) A letter from Sam Adams, dated 5/21/89, supporting the suggested
changes in the Fire Code recommended by the Planning Commission.
2) A letter from Planning Commission chairman, John Hutton, dated
5/8/89, regarding three subdivision plats: Shipwatch, Marshwinds III, and
the J. L. Sapp triplex. The first was recommended for final approval; the
other two were not recommended for final approval until some further action
was taken on each.
(3) A letter from County Manager Russ Abolt regarding fire districts
was read. Fire Commissioner Youmans said that he didn't see the county's action
having any immediate effect on Tybee's volunteer fire department or its sub-
scribers.
A change in the city's fire code, Code Sections 8 -2 -11c and 4 -2 -23c
were read. The first reading passed unanimously with motion made by Councilman
Youmans, seconded by Councilmember Davis.
The first reading of Code Section 4 -2 -24 and 8 -4 -31, additional changes
to the Fire Code followed. Councilman Youmans moved it be adopted provided the
setback language be deleted, saying that the setback is okay as is; Councilman
O'Neill seconded the amended ordinance. Mayor Parker called on Jimmy Brown of
the Planning Commission who explained that the setback footage was intended to
aim for uniformity and that variances were possible.
On Second Readings, the Code Sections 8 -2 -11c & 4 -2 -23c passed, and
are attached to these minutes. The Code Sections involving setbacks (4 -2 -24 &
8 -4 -31) were postponed for Second Reading until after further study.
A recommendation regarding a handout explaining the city's firewall
requirements was considered. Councilman Youmans moved, and Councilmember Davis
seconded, a motion to adopt the recommendation, and the vote was 6 - 0 in favor.
The inspections department will be asked to make this information available to
those applying for building permits.
The agreement for jail services between the city and Chatham County
was accepted by consensus after Chief McCutchen commented on its provisions.
Councilman Youmans recommended that City Marshall Jerry Farmer assume
the duties of fire inspector, taking the place of Tom Scholl who has resigned.
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He explained that Jerry Farmer has had fire department experience, but that
he will need training. He then moved to accept the Mayor's nomination for
fire inspector, Councilman Jackson seconded, and the vote was unanimous in
favor. Councilman Youmans thanked Mr. Scholl for his dedicated service over
the years, saying that the job was a poorly compensated one. Mayor Parker
endorsed Councilman Youmans words, saying that Mr. Scholl had done an excellent
job for the city, and there was applause from the audience.
A resolution supporting the Coastal Regional Development Center was
read. Councilman O'Neill moved that the city not adopt this in view of the
present controversy over representation, etc. Mayor Parker said that partici-
pation is mandatory, that the city has to accept the RDCs and pay its share
(probably $2500 to $2700 per year) because otherwise no state money can be
spent here. Councilman O'Neill withdrew his motion. Councilmember Davis moved
adoption of the resolution, Councilman Walsh seconded and the vote was 5 - 1,
with the dissenting vote cast by Councilman O'Neill.
The proposed firearms ordinance was discussed at length. Mr. Mahoney
said that he'd like time to revise it after studying suggestions from Chief
McCutchen and other interested parties. Mayor Parker said that he'd like to see
Tybee have a 7 -day waiting period. The further consideration of firearms was
postponed until a later meeting.
Councilman O'Neill moved that Council adjourn and re- convene in executive
session.
Mr. Mahoney gave a report on the status of the McDaniel suit, saying
that the parties had met with the judge in conference on June 5th and a motion
had been filed for summary judgement. Mayor and Council were informed that they
can put the insurance company on notice regarding a settlement, but no further
action was taken.
The meeting was adjourned.
94kt. CLERK OF CCis
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Ordinance # Reg ° 4,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, CODE
OF ORDINANCES, DELETING ORDINANCE #1987 -1 AND SUBSTITUTING
IN ITS STEAD, NEW CODE SECTIONS NUMBERED 8- 2 -11(c) AND
4- 2 -23(c) BEING IDENTICAL IN WORDING AND BECOMING A PART
OF THE TECHNICAL CODES FOR FIRE SAFETY, AND FIRE PREVENTION,
AND OF THE BUILDING CODES ADOPTED, SPECIFICALLY.
BE IT ORDAINED, AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL IN OPEN
MEETING ASSEMBLED, THAT THE TYBEE ISLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES BE AMENDED BY
THE DELETION OF ORDINANCE #1987 -1 AND THE SUBSTITUTION OF:
Code Section 8- 2 -11(c) and 4- 2 -23(c)
Common walls that separate two or more structures or two or more stories
in multiunit structures shall be fire walls as prescribed by the Standard
Building Code.
(1) In all multifamily structures of two or more units, each dwelling unit
shall be separated by either:
i. A fire wall as specified by the Southern Building Code Congress
International, or
ii. Each unit shall be fully sprinkled by a system conforming
to NFIPA Standard 13 as modified by NFIPA 231 and NFIPA 231(c)
and installed by a firm holding a valid Georgia State Competency
Certificate.
(2) In those areas designated as V -zones on FFIP maps published by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, only "2" above shall be permitted.
1st Reading: 6/8/89
2nd Reading:
ADOPTED IN OPEN MEETING THIS g»DAY OF_, 1989.
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ERK OF COUNCIL
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE TYBEE ISLAND PLAN REVIEWERS AND INSPECTORS
FOLLOW THE DEFINITION OF FIRE WALL AS CONTAINED IN THE LATEST EDITION
OF THE SBCCI STANDARD BUILDING CODE. THE DEFINITION CALLS FOR:
1. Four -hour resistance (Table 600).
2. Protective openings of three -hour resistance (Table 600).
3. FIREWALL to extend from foundation thru roof, unless non - combustible
roofing materials are used forty feet (40') to each side of the wall.
4. Construction must allow for collapse of structure on either side of
wall without collapse of wall itself.
WHERE FIREWALLS ARE CALLED FOR IN THE TYBEE ISLAND CODE OF ORDINANCES,
THE ABOVE DEFINITION IS PRESENTLY SUPPOSED TO BE ENFORCED..
SHOULD A BUILDER WISH TO CONSTRUCT ANOTHER TYPE OF WALL AS A SUBSTITUTE
FOR A FIREWALL, HE MUST PETITION THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND MAYOR /COUNCIL
FOR A VARIANCE.
Adopted in Open Meeting this -I day of
Motion by:
Second by:
Vote:
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Tybee Island has been a longstanding member of
the Coastal Area Planning & Development Commission and has been actively
involved in issues of regional concern; and
WHEREAS, this membership has resulted in many important forms of local
government support and regional cooperation; and
WHEREAS, Chatham County has been paying 75,t per capita annual dues to
support the Coastal APDC; and
WHEREAS, the recently passed growth strategies legislation will replace
APDCs with Regional Development Centers which will serve the functions of
regional planning, coordination of development, and provide services to
member county and city governments; and
WHEREAS, these functions and other responsibilities of the Regional
Development Center for the coastal area of Georgia will be vital to the
continued improvement in the quality of life; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA PLEDGES ITS
CONTINUED SUPPORT OF REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER CONCEPT; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND COMMITS ITSELF
TO PROVIDE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES IN THE AMOUNT OF 75c PER CAPITA
TO THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER BASED ON POPULATION ESTIMATES TO BE
PROVIDED BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA will make every effort
to fully participate as an active member in the Regional Development
Center that will serve coastal Georgia.
Adopted in Open Meeting this q d, day of 1 .
ATTEST:
MAYOR
1989.
CLER OF COU CIL
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The Boys Club Choir of Rome, Georgia, is a nationally
recognized choir which produces annually a choir program
that is anticipated eagerly by audiences throughout the
southeast; and
WHEREAS, ;Those associated with the choir are taught leadership and
other positive aspects of citizenship as well as how to
inspire and entertain; and
WHEREAS, These young men have chosen this year to visit our home,
Tybee Island, Georgia, at the invitation of our Tybee Island
Optimists Club, and
WHEREAS, Both the Optimists and the city as a whole are honored to
have such as renowned and artistic a group among us;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA,
EXTENDS A WARM WELCOME TO THE BOYS CLUB CHOIR OF ROME, AND THAT SATURDAY,
JUNE 10 1989, SHALL BE KNOWN AS ROME BOYS CLUB CHOIR DAY IN TYBEE ISLAND,
GEORGIA; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITIZENS OF THIS ISLAND DO JOIN WITH THE
TYBEE ISLAND OPTIMISTS CLUB AND THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL TO CONGRATULATE
THESE FINE YOUNG MEN AND THEIR ADULT ADVISORS ON THE EXCELLENCE OF THEIR
MUSICAL AND MORAL REPUTATIONS, EXTENDING OUR SINCERE GOOD WISHES FOR THEIR
CONTINUED SUCCESS.
ATTEST:
TYBEE ISLAND PLANNING COMMISION
Minutes - June 5, 1989
John Hutton call the meeting to order. All members were present.
Also present was Mayor Walter Parker, Council members Jack Youmans,
Bill Walsh, Jean Davis and Chris Solomdn.
The minutes from May and April were accepted and passed.
Secretary Report: May - $197.40 Y T D $2,170.10
Committee Reports:
A. Fitz Simmons - went to Billy Pye and Art Harden for update,
they are still working on it.
B. Jim Kluttz - not done yet.
C. Gloria Allen - spoke on the committee of TINA helping with
the Masterplan update.
Unfinished Business: Same as last month -
A. Sapp Triplex - problems with firewalls
Communications: Letter read by John Hutton from city attorney Tom
Mahoney. Copy Attached.
Letter and telegram read from property owners adjacent
to property in question. 44 Wrenwood Avenue
New Business:
A. Motion made to have minutes taken by Commissioner member on
a rotating basis.
B. Literature and material on planning and city charter.
C. Petition 89 -6 -2 (James Sheley)
Minor Subdivision: Motion made by Jim Kluttz to approve petition
contingent on property owner opening right a way to property
along Waters Avenue. It was seconded, voted on and passed
unanimous. No public outcry.
D. Petition 89 -6 -1 (Edward Slayton)
Side setback variance. No public outcry. Motion made by Rusty.
Fleetwood to approve variance, seconded. Defeated by 5 -4 vote.
Both petition will be presented to council for public hearing on
Jume 8, 1989.
Simmons motioned to adjourn, seconded.