HomeMy Public PortalAbout20190110Synopsis.docxCity Council Synopsis, January 10, 2019
Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda
Mayor Buelterman called the consent agenda to order at 6:30PM on January 10, 2019. Those present were Monty Parks, John Branigin, Wanda Doyle, and Shirley Sessions. Also in attendance
were Edward Hughes, City Attorney; George Shaw, Director, Community Development; and Janet LeViner, Clerk of Council.
Mayor pro tem Brown listed the following items on the consent agenda:
Proclamation - Arbor Day
Proclamation - Official Flower of Tybee Island, Zinnia
Proclamation - School Choice Week, January 20 - 26, 2019
Minutes, December 13, 2018
Minutes, Special Meeting, December 18, 2018
Alcohol License Request - Critz Tybee Run Fest, February 1 and 2, 2019
Out-of-state travel being requested for the Development Authority/Main Street Executive Director to attend the annual National Main Street Conference being held in Seattle, Washington
March 25 – 27, 2019.
2019-01 Resolution – Registrar for the City
Superintendent of Elections
Request City Council approve a change order to the contract with Thompson Engineering to perform a building assessment for additional buildings.
The Highway 80 Median Project bid process has been completed. There was only one bidder, The Greenery that submitted a bid. The council action requested is approval of only the base
bid of $213,244.82, and the irrigation system with a bid of $52,582.40. The total allocated for this project in the budget is $260,000. The landscape architect is current working
with the bidder to lower the cost of the plantings to bring the total cost within budget. The budget line item number is 100-6230-54-1400.
Solar Panel Project Loan Application
COLA Pay Increase
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation and real estate. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous, 4-0.
Wanda Doyle made a motion to adjourn to regular session. Shirley Sessions seconded. Vote was unanimous, 4-0.
Mayor Buelterman called the regular meeting to order at 7:00PM. All those present for the consent agenda were present.
Opening Ceremonies
Call to Order
Posting of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance – American Legion Post 154
Invocation – Pastor David Laughner, Chapel by the Sea
Recognitions and Proclamations
Promotions Tybee Island Police Department.
To Sergeant:
Richie Dascall
TJ LeGuin
Skylar Strickland
Chris White
To Major:
Joel Fobes
Consideration of Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
Planning Commission Consideration
Gary L. Dennis, PhD
David McNaughton (re-appointment)
Charles Matlock (re-appointment)
Alan Robertson (re-appointment)
Open vote was taken. David McNaughton, Charles Matlock and Alan Robertson were re-appointed and will be sworn in at the February 2019 Planning Commission Meeting.
Tybee Island Youth Council Swearing in Ceremony. Mayor Buelterman swore the Tybee Island Youth Council Class of 2019.
Citizens to be Heard.
Carolyn Jurick – Tybee Island Maritime Academy
Ben Goggins
Sara Jones, Historical Society
Jane Koslick
Monty Parks made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous, 4-0.
Public Hearings
Intergovernmental Agreement - Chatham County Recreational Authority. NO VOTE NECESSARY.
Zoning Variance: consideration of setback encroachment - 701 Butler Avenue – Zone R-2 - 4-0005-19-009 – Lynn Moody. Withdrawn will be heard Feb 14, 2019 meeting.
Minor Subdivision: separating one lot to make two single-family lots - 1809 Chatham Avenue – Zone R-2 - 4-0009-13-009 – Kelley B. Parker. Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve. Monty
Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 4-0.
Site plan approval consideration of a new Restaurant-1601 Inlet Ave. Zone CI/SE 4-0008-17-003 Joshua Navon. Monty Parks made a motion to approve the site plan as presented with the
addition of (1) a non-specified buffer to be worked with the City Attorney and Mr. Shaw, on the north and west side on the first floor; (2) on the west side on the 2nd flood; (3) provision
for no amplified music on the second floor; and (4) lighting not escape the boundary of the property. Wanda Doyle seconded. Voting in favor were Monty Parks, Wanda Doyle and Barry
Brown. Voting against was Shirley Sessions. Motion to approved, 3-1.
Zoning Variance: Consideration to cover existing deck that is in setback – 23 Atlantic Avenue – Zone C-1(C) – 4-0008-03-012 – Robert Glisson. John Branigin made a motion to approve.
Wanda Doyle seconded. Voting in favor were John Branigin and Wanda Doyle. Voting against were Monty Parks and Shirley Sessions. There being a tie, Jason Buelterman voting in the
affirmative. Motion to approve, 3-2.
Site Plan Approval: consideration of new building for pool restrooms -19 Silver Ave. -Zone C-1 -4-0008-06-015 -Walt Freeman. Shirley Sessions made a motion to approve. Wanda Doyle
seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 4-0.
Map & Text Amendment: consideration of zoning use change from RT To C-2 -Lot 68B Lewis Ave. –Zone RT -4-0003-06-002B -Julie A. Livingston. WITHDRAWN UNTIL A FUTURE DATE.
Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures
Agreement between COTI and LKS for a design guidelines manual per the approved and awarded Historic Preservation Fund Grant FY 2018. Monty Parks made a motion to approve. Shirley Sessions
seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 4-0.
Dune Remediation Project. Monty Parks made a motion to approve. Contract o be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. John Branigin seconded. Vote was unanimous
to approve, 4-0.
Enterprise Leasing Agreement. Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve moving forward on the 11 vehicles and come back with budget amendment to purchase remaining. Monty Parks seconded.
Vote was unanimous to approve, 4-0.
Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions
2019-01, Second Reading, Section 4-050 Zoning Districts (O), South-end Business Overlay District. Shirley Sessions made a motion to approve. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous
to approve, 4-0.
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn. John Branigin seconded. Vote was unanimous, 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45PM.
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Janet R. LeViner, CMC Jason Buelterman
Clerk Mayor