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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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STATE OF GEORGIA ]
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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 •
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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
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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.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR THE DISTRIBUTION BY THE COUNTY TO THE CITY OF
THE SPECIAL PURPOSE SALES TAX FOR ROADS'
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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
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uelyn R. Brown
Clerk of Council
CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA:
BY:.
Robert L. McCorkle, Chairman
Chatham County Commissioners
MUNICIPALITY:
ME Charles J.
TITLE Mayor
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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
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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:
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Mayo'r>.
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ATTEST: