HomeMy Public PortalAbout20190214Synopsis.docxCity Council Meeting Minutes, February 14, 2019
Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda
Mayor Buelterman called the consent agenda to order at 6:30PM on February 14, 2019. Those present were Julie Livingston, Monty Parks, John Branigin, Barry Brown, and Shirley Sessions.
Also attending were Dr. Shawn Gillen, City Manager; Bubba Hughes, City Attorney; George Shaw, Director, Community Development; Angela Hudson, Finance Director; and Janet LeViner, Clerk
of Council.
Mayor pro tem Brown listed the following items on the consent agenda:
City Council Minutes, January 10, 2019
Special City Council Meeting Minutes, January 16, 2019
Special City Council Meeting Minutes, January 23, 2019
The purpose of this agenda item is seek the City Council’s approval to amendment the General Fund fiscal year 2018-2019 operating and capital budget by increasing the budget by $207,273
from $13,761,695 to $13,968,968
To request that the City Council approve a budget amendment to the FY2019 Hotel Motel Excise Tax Special Revenue Fund by increasing the revenue and expenditures by $62,000 from $3,107,000
to $3,169,000.
Agreement with the City of Tybee Island for the Highway Median Improvements and Landscaping Project. Discussion: Dr. Gillen confirmed funding and the anticipated completion would be
prior to Memorial Day.
Intergovernmental Contract - Chatham County Recreation Authority
Approve bid and ward YMCA gym roof repairs to Metalcrafts. Discussion: Mayor Buelterman confirmed this is for replacement of the roof over the office and repairs for the remaining
roof area. Ms. Hudson confirmed there is money in the budget for this work.
Approve bids and authorize purchase of metal barricades and water filled barricades.
Approve quotes and award Sewer Lift Station Repairs to Southern Civil, LLC
Resolution - Chatham County Recreation Authority
Amendment to Resolution Requesting Local Legislation to Update the Charter. Discussion: Council recommended Mr. Hughes amend the Resolution to reflect if there is more than one year
left in the term of the outgoing council member, there will be a special election. If less than a year, it will be done by appointment. This will be consistent with State. Mr. Hughes
confirmed.
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss litigation and personnel. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous, 5-0.
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn to regular session. Shirley Sessions seconded. Vote was unanimous, 5-0.
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
Invocation: Jan LeViner, Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Buelterman recognized Mr. Hughes as it is his 26 anniversary with the City.
Jan Wills approached Mayor and Council to thank them for making the Zinnia the City flower.
Monty Parks made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Julie Livingston seconded. Vote was unanimous, 5-0.
Public Hearings
Text Amendment: Sec. 2-010 Terms & Definitions - Text Changes. Monty Parks made a motion to approve. Julie Livingston seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 5-0.
Zoning Variance: Consideration Of Setback Encroachment- 701 Butler Avenue- Zone R-2- 4-0005-19-009- Lynn Moody. Barry Brown made a motion to approve. John Branigin seconded. Voting
in favor were John Branigin, Barry Brown and Shirley Sessions. Voting against was Monty Parks and Julie Livingston. Vote to approve, 3-2.
Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions
Resolution - Hotel - Motel Resolution. John Branigin made a motion to approve. Barry Brown seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 5-0.
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation and personnel. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous, 5-0.
Julie Livingston made a motion to return to regular session. Shirley Sessions seconded. Vote was unanimous, 5-0.
Mayor Buelterman called the meeting to order. Mr. Hughes stated in the absence of a threat of litigation he would like direction from Mayor and Council on how to proceed. Mr. Parks
requested Mr. Hughes meet with Ms. Williams and Mr. Spriggs to discuss and bring back to Mayor and Council. Ms. Session recommended it would come back before Mayor and Council the
second meeting in March. Mr. Hughes confirmed.
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn. Barry Brown seconded. Vote was unanimous, 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25.
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Janet R. LeViner, CMC
Clerk