HomeMy Public PortalAbout19891109CCMeetingTybee Island, Georgia
November 9, 1989
The regular monthly meeting of the Tybee Island City Council was held
on Thursday, November 9, 1989 with Mayor Walter W. Parker presiding. Council -
members present were: Jean Davis, Paul Jackson, John O'Neill, Chris Solomon,
Bill Walsh & Jack Youmans. City Attorney Tom Mahoney was also present.
Mayor Parker welcomed the audience, mentioning that there are several
"lame ducks" present who are sitting at their last meeting of this administration.
He said that he thought the election went well, that he was proud of his team and
its conduct, although it is more fun to win, he feels he's looking forward to the
next two years, and will be right here if needed for anything. He said that it
is humbling to represent the city, but he enjoyed it 99% of the time. He pledged
to make the transition as easy for Mayor -elect Hosti as he had for him, which was
smooth as silk. He commended the City Hall staff saying that they are professional
and hard - working, and that he loves everyone of them - considering them to be almost
like family.
John O'Neill spoke next saying that he gained knowledge and experience.
He says he will be less visible, but definitely involved during the next several
years.
Jean Davis pledged to the new administration her help in any way, saying
she will do all she can for Tybee and its citizens.
Chris Solomon said his six years on Council were a learning experience
and he will miss it. He said he plans to devote the next few years to being a
parent to his growing children, but he will be available to help if needed.
Mayor Parker thanked the City Attorney, Mr. Mahoney, and the City Recorder,
Mr. Hermann Coolidge.
Plaques commemorating service in this administration were given out to
all incumbent councilmembers.
There were no visitors. Then John Jarvis, having second thoughts, asked
to speak, with a question: "How do you pronounce Mr. Hosti's name ?"
The meeting was opened for business legally presented.
Minutes for October 12th were approved as written.
Bills for October, 1989 were approved as follows:
Gen. Govt. $16,138.84
Police /Parking $ 7,921.29
Public Works /Sanitation $26,649.20
Recreation $ 4,866.94
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Bills (continued)
Fire /lst Responder
Water /Sewer
$ 4,866.94
$30,165.09
Under committee reports, Mr. Mahoney spoke of the action dealing with
Chatham County's Jail Construction & Staffing resolution, based on the Jail
Construction & Staffing Act, effective January 1, 1990. The city has been asked
to sign an agreement to collect an extra 10% for the stated purposes, the 10% to
go to Chatham County. He said that he perhaps advised council prematurely to
adopt, and suggested the rescinding of that action (which took place at the city's
October meeting). The vote to rescind the former action was unanimous, on motion
by Councilman Youmans, seconded by Councilman O'Neill.
Councilman O'Neill reported that Billy Pye has been negotiating with
people at Fort Pulaski and has arranged a reciprocal agreement for use of equip-
ment. Billy was commended for his good work on this project.
A letter was read from Shirley Teston, dated 10/10/89, acknowledging
receipt of the city's promise to maintain the bathhouse facility (formerly old
police station) at 1510 Strand, and saying that another inspection will be scheduled
in 1990 to assure compliance.
A letter dated 10/25/89 from Alice Martin to Chief McCutcheon was read,
commending the Chief for his help with the St. Jude's Telethon this year.
A letter from GMA concerning the municipal court's jurisdiction over cases
under the State Code was read. The City Attorney commented that, if upheld, this
would have a devastating effect on local courts, but that it is unlikely to stand.
GMA will keep the cities advised of developments.
A letter from Alvin Davis, dated 10 /19/89, requesting more street light
near the DeSoto Hotel was read.
Two tax deeds were presented, one for Merry B. Evans and one for Johnny
Gray. On the recommendation of the City Attorney, and motion of Councilman Walsh,
seconded by Councilmember Davis, the tax deeds were unanimously granted.
A letter from Lt. Patten, dated 10/25/89, asking permission to use North
Beach for a Thanksgiving clambake, was read and approved with stipulations con-
cerning the area of activity and the size of fire to be allowed for cooking.
The second reading of Code Section 2- 4- 10(b)(9) was read with Councilman
Jackson moving its adoption, seconded by Councilman Walsh, and unanimously adopted.
The intent of this amendment to the city's personnel ordinance is to cover drug
use or possession on the job or in city vehicles /property only.
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An amendment to the electrical code, updating to the 1990 edition,
was read. Councilman Jackson moved its adoption, Councilman Walsh seconded
and the vote was 6 - 0.
Councilman Jackson introduced a contract for computerization of the meter
department by installation of Progress Development System, with Councilmember Davis
moving its adoption, Councilman Jackson seconding. The vote was unanimous in
favor.
A Resolution for Cities Fight Back Against Drugs Week (December 3 - 9)
was read and approved unanimously.
The new city code was introduced, with a commendation for the clerk,
Jackie Brown, who spearheaded the effort to finalize the code book's inhouse
production.
An alcoholic beverage license for Margo's in the T & M shopping center
was approved unnaimously on motion of Councilman Jackson, with second by Council -
member Davis.
Dates of the budget hearings will be announced soon. It is planned to
hold these meetings prior to the regular December meeting.
It was also announced that the Inaugural Ceremony will be held at 7:30
p.m. on Monday, December 4th, preceeded by an Inaugural Mass at 6:00 p.m. at St.
Michael's Church.
Mayor pro tem Jackson ended the meeting by presenting Mayor Parker with
a fishing pole, and his council's best wishes for plenty of free time for fishing
in the future.
The meeting was adjourned with pleasantries on all sides.
MAYOR
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Ordinance # Reg - 13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AMENDING CODE SECTION 2- 4- 10(b)(9) AND ADDING CODE SECTION 2- 4- 10(e).
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 as
follows:
That 2- 4- 10(b)(9) now reading:
Disciplinary Action. (b) Causes for reprimand, suspension, demotion or dismissal.
(9) "Introduction, possession or use on city property or in city equipment of
intoxicating liquor or narcotics;
be changed to read:
2 -4 -10. Disciplinary Action. (b) Causes for reprimand, suspension, demotion or
Dismissal.
(9) "Introduction, possession or useaonucity property or in city equipment of
controlled substances as defined by GA Code Annotated, Sections 16 -13 -25 through
16- 13 -29.
And be it further ordained that a new section, to be numbered 2- 4 -10(e) & titled
Disciplinary Action, Policy for a Drug -free Workplace, be added, to read as
follows:
2- 4 -10(e) It is the policy of the City of Tybee Island that its workplace shall
be drug -free in compliance with the Drug -free Workplace Act of 1988 (PL 100 -690,
Title V, Subtitle D). It is also the policy of the City of Tybee Island that no
employee shall engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession or use of a controlled substance as defined by GA Code 16 -13 -25 through
16 -13 -29 in any of the city's workplaces. The purpose of this policy is to avoid
the dangers of drugs in the workplace, and to advise employees of available sources
of counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance. It shall be the duty of
each employee to notify the personnel office within five (5) days of any criminal
drug statute conviction, and the duty of the city to take appropriate action
within 30 days. It is the official position and policy of the City that drug
abuse affects productivity, health and accident claims, absenteeism, employee
turnover and the morale of the other workers. Behind these statistics is a great
deal of human suffering - -lost time, money and productivity, financial and legal
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Code Section 2 -4 -10. Disciplinary Action.
Paragraph (e) Policy for a Drug -free Workplace (Continued)
troubles, loss of interest in things and people once loved and enjoyed. It is
therefore the city's position that its employees must abide by this policy as
a prerequisite to continued employment, and any employee found in violation of
this policy will be subject to the disciplinary actions described herein, up to
and including termination, and /or mandatory attendance and successful completion
of a drug abuse assistance or similar program as a condition of continued
employment.
Adopted this
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