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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19900308CCMeeting1 1 Tybee Island, Georgia March 8, 1990 The regular monthly of the Tybee Island City Council was held on Thursday, March 8, 1990 beginning at 7 P.M. with a mock council meeting presented by the students of Saint Michael's School. Mayor Hosti welcomed all the visitors. The Mayor for the evening was Matt Hutton. Councilpersons were John Marcantonio, Joanna Johnson, Jamey Hunter, Dean Neff, Gus Cowart and Honor Hutton. The position of City attorney was held by Jason Ball and the news reporter was Shelly Littleton. At 7:30 P.M. Mayor Hosti called the meeting to order, the following Councilmen were present: Paul Jackson, Jimmy Brown, Jeff Dukes, Pat Locklear, Jack Youmans and Bill Walsh. Mr. Hermann Coolidge represented the City Attorney in his absence. Councilman Pat Locklear gave the invocation and Mayor Hosti led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Hosti opened the Public Hearing on two variances. The first was Kooden, #10 10th Street. Mr. Walt Bazemore spoke on behalf of Mr. Kooden. Mr. Bazemore stated that the variance is needed to upgrade the house by adding a bedroom and enlarging the front porch. The Chairman of the Planning Commission stated that they approved the variances on a vote of 4 -2. No one spoke for or against the variances. The second hearing was on Mr. Godbee, 501 6th Street for a FEMA variance. Mr. Charles Brooks represented Mr. Godbee. He stated the background for the request. The original building permit was issued on December 15, 1983. The certificate of occupancy was issued on June 13, 1984. FEMA regulations were followed, no living space below the level of 12 feet. The enclosure was for dry storage only. Councilman Youmans questioned where the bedrooms were located on the house plans. Mayor Hosti said that the downstairs were closed in without city knowledge. Mr. Brooks said that the downstairs were stubbed in. Mrs Lanier said Mr. Solomon, the Building Inspector said it was not stubbed. Mr. Brooks said that he spoke with FEMA today and they said that it is alright to grant a variance for certain reasons. Councilman Brown asked if there was a inside stairway. Mr. Brooks answered yes. Mr. Kluttz, Chairman of the Planning Commission said the board denied the request on a vote of 7 -1. Mrs Alice Martin spoke against granting the variance. No one spoke in favor. Mayor Hosti then closed the Public Hearing. 1 Tybee Island, Georgia March 8, 1990 Page Two Mayor Hosti asked if there were any visitors who wished to speak to council. The first visitor was Bert Barrett, Jr h spoke on behalf of the Hobie Fleet 294. He would like permission from council to hold the races on June 16th and 17th. He stated that in the past Center Street was closed off to traffic. The DeSoto is the main sponsor this year and would like it closer to their place of business. Mr. Chuck Bargeron of World 1000 spoke to council in order to seek their support in getting Tybee Island back as a check point in the race from Florida to Virginia Beach. He said the advertisement would be a boost for Tybee. Mayor Hosti then opened the meeting for business legally presented. The first item was the Kooden variances. Councilman Dukes said the appearance would be improved and made a motion to grant the variances. Councilman Walsh seconded. Mayor Hosti called for a vote after some discussion. 4 in favor - 2 opposed. (Councilmen Youmans and Brown) The FEMA variance for Mr. Godbee was next. Councilman Dukes stepped down because of being denied flood insurance on his home. Councilman Brown motioned to deny, Councilman Locklear seconded. The vote was 5 - 0 to deny variance. Mayor Hosti asked the public if they see anything please to inform the city officials. * See page four. The minutes from the February meeting were approved as read. Councilman Jackson motioned and Councilman Walsh seconded. The vote was unanimous. The bills for the month of February were presented as follows: General Government - $8,732.34 Dukes motioned; Locklear seconded Police - $3,830.52 Brown motioned; Locklear seconded DPW - $8,333.61 Walsh motioned; Youmans seconded Sanitation - $19,026.40 " " " " Fire Dept - $2,496.01 Youmans motioned; Jackson seconded First Response - 38.62 Parking - $1,141.75 Lifeguards - $623.50 Locklear motioned; Dukes seconded Recreation - $1,341.04 The council voted unanimously to pay the bills for the month of February. Councilman Brown reported on the following alcoholic beverage license applications: 1.) for Novelty Bar and Restaurant, 16th Street, Dawn Leedy, owner /operator. He read the police report, recommending that the license be granted. Councilman Youmans seconded the motion and it was passed without a dissenting vote. 1 Tybee Island, Georgia March 1990 Page Three 2.) for Busy Bees, formerly the Pogo's, 16th Street, owner/ operator J.D. Hemming. Councilman Brown read the police report, recommending the license be granted. Councilman Dukes seconded the motion. After discussion a vote was called, 4 in favor - 2 opposed. (Walsh and Locklear) Councilman Brown recommended that a license be granted for Saseen Bonding Company. Councilman Youmans seconded, the vote was unanimous by council. Councilman Jackson gave report on the Pier /Pavilion. He would like to set up a meeting for Tuesday during the day for the people involved to meet with the council. Councilman Jackson also motioned that a bill for repairs of pump station #6 be paid and to approve expenditures of $1305.00 for the testing required by EPD NPDES. Councilman Locklear seconded this motion. The vote was unanimous. Rowena Fripp then read the communications for the month as follows: 1.) February 13, 1990 - Fitz Simmons; resignation from Planning Commission. 2.) March 5, 1990 - to Bert Barrett, Sr. - Thank you. 3.) March 6, 1990 - from Buck Stone - MDA 4.) March 8, 1990 - from Captain's Row, Cathy Edwards. Mayor Hosti gave all the credit to Rowena Fripp. Councilman Locklear made a motion to accept the recommendation by the decal committee to buy decals for all Tybee Island Volunteer firemen, MRS .members and Tybee Coast Guards who live outside the city limits. Councilman Dukes seconded the motion. Councilman Youmans said that a motion from the February meeting had to be voted on before voting on this motion. Mrs. Fripp read the part of the minutes that had the motion by Councilman Youmans. Mayor Hosti called for vote on the February motion. 5 - against; 1 in favor. (Youmans) The council then voted on Councilman Locklears motion. 5 - for, 1 opposed. (Youmans) Mr. Coolidge read a resolution for the 8th Infantry Reunion. Councilman Jackson made a motion to accept the resolution and Councilman Locklear seconded. The vote was unanimous. The City Administrator then read the 1% Road Sales Tax resolution. Councilman Locklear made a motion to accept and Councilman Dukes seconded. The vote was unanimous by council. Mayor Hosti said the resolution for Little Tybee is still being looked into by council and would come up at a later meeting, after a report from the City Attorney. 1 Tybee Island, Georgia March 8, 1990 Page Four Councilman Dukes made a motion to appoint Mr Don Harris to the Planning Commission to replace Mr. Fitz Simmion. Councilman Locklear seconded the motion. The council vote was unanimous. Councilman Dukes made a motion to appoint Mrs. Betty Lanier to the position of Zoning Administrator with Councilman Locklear seconding the motion. The council all voted in favor of this appointment. Being as there was no further business Mayor Hosti closed the meeting. Mayor Charle Hosti * Councilman Locklear recommended that a "forgiveness" grace period be announced at which time all property owners not in compliance with FEMA regulations have the opportunity to present their case for Council's "forgiveness." This will allow them to get flood insurance. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Eighth Infantry is an historic and fighting unit of the United States Army; and WHEREAS, The Eighth Infantry is holding ics annual reunion here on Tybee Island on March 9th and 10th this year, thus living up to their motto, "PATRICAL FIDEDITAS ", 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 was 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 9th and 10th 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 OF MARCH, 1990 MAYOR 1 1 1 STATE OF GEORGIA ] ] COUNTY OF CHATHAM ] INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION BY THE COUNTY TO MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO THE SPECIAL • PURPOSE SALES TAX FOR ROADS,'STREETS AND BRIDGE PURPOSES THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between CHATHAM COUNTY a poll +i,-al subdivision of the State of Georgia, hereinafter called the. "County ", and Tybee Island,„ Georgia, hereinafter called "Municipality ". WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, County has enacted and the voters have approved a special sales and use tax for road, street, and bridge purposes as authorized by Georgia law; and, WHEREAS, County has provided for distribution of sales tax proceeds to Municipality to carry out specific planned projects; and, WHEREAS, the Chatham County Commissioners have authorized a distribution of funds to Municipality. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION BY THE COUNTY TO THE CITY OF THE SPECIAL PURPOSE SALES TAX FOR ROADS • PAGE 2 GENERAL TERMS 1. County agrees upon the execution of this agreement to distribute the total amount of funds collected from the Special Purpose Sales Tax for Road, Street, and Bridge Purposes since October 1, 1989 with the Municipality re- ceiving its pro rata share based on the population of the Municipality com- pared to the population of Chatham County. Thereafter, commencing with the quarter ending March 31, 1990 and continuing each calendar quarter thereafter, County will distribute from the total amount of funds collected since the last distribution a portion equal to the percent of the popula- tion of Municipality compared to the population of Chatham County, until Municipality shall have received a total of $ 45.1.,000.00 from the Spe- cial Purpose Sales Tax for Road, Street, and Bridge Purposes. Such payments shall be made within seven calendar days of the last day of each calendar quarter. Said pro rata share shall be based on the population set forth in a memorandum from the Metropolitan Planning Commission dated Feb- ruary 13, 1990, attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof. 2. Municipality shall comply with all requirements of Georgia Law pertaining to all funds it receives from the County, including, but not limited to, the following: A. All funds received from the County shall be placed in a separate bank account and in no way commingled with other monies of Municipality prior to its disbursement for allowable uses. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION BY THE COUNTY TO THE CITY OF THE SPECIAL PURPOSE SALES TAX FOR'ROADS PAGE 3 B. Any proceeds received from the investment of funds, including inter- est, shall be retained by the Municipality and shall be considered the same as funds. C. All funds received may only be used for road, street, and bridge purposes. D. Any funds received may not be used to retire general obligation debt. 3. Municipality shall provide an audited financial report annually within three (3) months of the end of the fiscal year, and a final audited report within three (3) months of the end of the fiscal year of disbursing all funds. The report shall show the amount of funds received and all proceeds received to date on the funds, the total amount of funds and investment proceeds remaining on hand. 4. Municipality agrees to retain all records pertaining to the funds for a pe- riod of four years subsequent to the termination of this contract and to make such records available to the County upon request. 5. Municipality shall refund to the County any funds it received and interest proceeds received thereon which are used in a manner which is not in accor- dance with the provisions of this agreement and shall hold the County harm- less for any failure to comply with this agreement. 1 1 1 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION BY THE COUNTY TO THE CITY OF THE SPECIAL PURPOSE SALES TAX FOR ROADS' PAGE 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Municipality and County have caused this agreement to be duly executed by their proper officers and so attested with their corporate seals affixed hereto set forth in duplicate original this . day of , 1990. ATTEST: Jimmie L. Szoke, Clerk Approved as to Form and Legality: Edward T. Brennan, County Attorney ATTEST: AME I TL uelyn R. Brown Clerk of Council CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA: BY:. Robert L. McCorkle, Chairman Chatham County Commissioners MUNICIPALITY: ME Charles J. TITLE Mayor 1 1 REVOCABLE LICENSE FOR DUNE CROSSOVER STRUCTURE The undersigned applicant hereby requests permission from the City of Tybee Jsland, Georgia, to construct a dune crossover structure for the purpose of erosion control and protection of certain waterfront property located within said city limits since a portion of the proposed project may encroach upon the sand beaches within the city limits of said municipality. The undersigned understands that the issuance of such a permit does not relieve the applicant of the obligation to obtain additional auth- orization from the State of Georgia. The undersigned further recognizes and agrees that this license does not confer upon the undersigned any rights, title, estate or interest in said licensed premises; nor does this license agreement confer upon the undersigned a license coupled with an interest or easement. This license merely gives the undersigned a revocable privi- lege, it being expressly understood and agreed that, regardless of any improvements or investments made, expense and harm incurred or encountered by the undersigned, this agreement shall be subject to revocation, cancellation or termination, this license shall be null and void. The undersigned shall further indemnify and save the City of Tybee Island free and harmless from any and all liability, loss, cost, damage or other expense from accident or damage, either to itself or to the persons or by reason of the exercise of the rights and privilegesrhereinograntedhbyhthis license. The undersigned applicant further recognizes that the City of Tybee Island dcls not grant permission to proceed with such p roje t unless a until Permit is issued and a copy of same isfiledwiththeCllerkof Council ofssailncity. Date 3/2/9Q A maxxxxxxxxsxgS um CAPTAINS' ROW SUBDIVISION Address VAN HORN /PULASKI BLOCK 16, FORT. SCREVEN WARD 1 The CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND hereby grants the above a revocable license for a dune crossover structure not coupled with an interest as provided in the above request. - �PPROV � this day of Iraall 19%. BY: dal �- , • i Mayo'r>. ._l,�) L( "(? t �. is �'••; . t -/- ..; . {._r_ ATTEST: