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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19910314CCMeeting1 1 Tybee Island, Georgia March 14, 1991 The Tybee Island City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 14, 1991 at the Tybee Island City Hall, with Mayor Charles J. Hosti presiding. The following members of council were present: William Walsh, Jack Youmans, James P. Locklear, James C. Brown, L. Jefferson Dukes and Paul Jackson. City Attorney, Thomas J. Mahoney was also present. The meeting began with an Invocation by Councilman Locklear followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Hosti. Mayor Hosti asked that there be a moment of Silence for Peace and the return of our servicemen. Mayor Hosti then opened the Public Hearing on the Turtle Lighting Ordinance. Mr. Mike Harris of the Georgia DNR spoke about the loggerhead turtles beingathreatened species and strongly urged the adoption of the ordinance. Mark Padgett, who has worked with the turtles for the past 5 years, stated that there were problems last year with the nest. There is a one year waiting period for compliance. He said there will be flyers and newsletters to let the public know what is going on with the turtles. Gloria Allen spoke for the ordinance and said let Tybee lead the way. Michael Hosti of the Coastal PAC is supporting the ordinance. This ordinance would only effect the lighting 6 months out of the year. John Crawford, a Tybee resident who has worked on dark islands, stated that turtles are attractive to people: and a healthy turtle population is a plus for the island financially. Becky Shortland of the Georgia Conservancy also spoke in favor of the ordinance. John Jarvis asked why not the whole beach? Mayor Hosti said that he had talked with Mike Harris and Mark Padgett about shielding some lighting but safety of the people comes first. Cathy Sakas said that we had borrowed the beach from the turtles and we should try to protect them. As there was no other speakers for or against the ordinance Mayor Hosti closed the Public Hearing. L. Jefferson Dukes then went to the podium and stated that he appreciated Councilman Locklear's prayer and it is good to be an American. He then presented council with a gift made by two citizens. He thanked Mrs. Annette Bergman and Ms. Frankie Solomon for the beautiful flag they have made for the city. Mr Dukes explained that Tybee has existed under seven flags, the seven stripes represent these changes of regime. The blue stands for the natural beauty of Tybee, the circle with Tybee's logo stands for us, the people. He stated that later in the meeting he would move for the adoption of this flag as the official flag of the City of Tybee Island. 1 1 1 March 14, 1991 Page 2 As there was no one else wishing to speak to council, Mayor Hosti opened the meeting for business legally presented. Councilman Jackson moved to accept the minutes of the February 14th council meeting with Jack Youmans seconding. Council vote was unanimous. The bills for the month of February are as follows: General Government $12,506.30 Police 3,565.75 Parking 2,362.46 Recreation 1,047.85 Fire 1,950.07 First Response 1.99 Dept. of Public Works 90,754.46 Sanitation 18,746.57 Water Sewer 11,640.82 Councilman Locklear motioned to accept and pay the bills for the month of February. Councilman Jackson seconded, the vote was unanimous. Councilman Youmans complimented Councilman Locklear on his low bills. Councilman Dukes moved for approval to spend $2,300.00 for training and software for the SBCCI program. Councilman Locklear seconded. Councilman Youmans questioned if it was in the budget. Councilman Dukes stated yes. Council gave its approval unanimously. Councilman Dukes moved that the council by resolution adopt as the official flag of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia, that flag presented to Mayor and Council on March 14, 1991 by Mrs. Annette Bergman and Ms. Frankie Solomon, and that said flag be first publicly displayed as a part of the City's participation in the 1991 Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia, on 16 March 1991. Councilman Locklear seconded with full council approval. Councilman Dukes made a motion that the Mayor and Council by resolution express the gratitude the people of Tybee Island, Georgia, to Mrs. Annette Bergman and Ms. Solomon for designing, creating and presenting to the City a flag of the City on 14 March 1991, said flag having been adopted by the Mayor and Council on 14 March 1991 as the official flag of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia. Councilman Jackson seconded. The vote was unanimous by council. Councilman Dukes told the audience that Mrs. Bergman has written a book titles "Return to Tybee". Councilman Walsh moved to deny the alcoholic beverage license of Mr. Fred C. King because of a unfavorable report from the Tybee Island Police Dept. Councilman Brown seconded, council vote was unanimous. Councilman Locklear reported that the ISO inspection report is coming along real well and that Mr. Robertson was coming down Monday. He expects the inspection to take place before the end of April. 1 1 1 March 14, 1991 Page 3 Councilman Locklear said that the Youth Art & Craft Show had 37 participants. , but that only 10 people came to view the show on the two days it was open. More people need to show interest and support the youth of Tybee. Mayor Hosti stated that the 1st Response is one of the best organizations on Tybee and we can not give them enough praise. Mayor Hosti gave a report on the 15th Street Storm Drainage. He stated that two years ago the estimated price for the job was $397,000.00 but that I AM Construction is doing the job for $130,000.00. The bill will be paid out of the 1% Road Sales Tax. Mayor also reported that the Parking Lots would open March 15, even though they are not quite finished. Planters are to be placed along the boundary of the parking lots. The new restrooms at the 16th Street parking lot will be completed in about two weeks, but can be used this weekend. Councilman Brown said that the Recreation Committee will meet to discuss a fee schedule for use of the Buildings and Parks. Councilman Locklear said that the Community House should be used only by Tybee people. Councilman Brown stated that Parking decals are ready for pick up at the 16th Street Parking booth. Councilman Jackson made a motion to purchase a truck costing approx- imately $11,300.00 for the Water /Sewer department. Councilman Dukes seconded. The vote by council was unanimously in favor of purchase. Councilman Dukes gave a report on the Marine Science Ceuter asking the audience to read front page of Tybee News. He stated that itr- needed_ a:.setret.aryi, Councilman Locklear said that there was am artici:kin the newsp.=per, about al% sales tax for beach renourishment and that we should look into the possibility for Tybee. Mayor Hosti said that he had already contacted Senator Coleman. Councilman Locklear announced that Angela Byers will have the Cub Scouts on Tybee. Mayor Hosti said that the school committee is still working hard to get the school property back for Tybee. Mayor Hosti announced that Mariann Wildi has resigned from the Planning Commission. Councilman Dukes nominated Walter Seidel and Councilman Walsh nominated Donald Harris. Mayor Hosti called for a vote Mr. Seidel received 4 votes and Mr. Harris received 2. Mayor Hosti said that he was sorry that they can't both serve and that Mr. Harris had done a fine job while he was on the board. City Administrator Rowena Fripp then read correspondence from the following: Katherine Bart, John Hutton, Teresa Jackson, Sonny Dixon and Motorola. Mayor Hosti stated that council would take Motorola's request under consideration. 1 1 6 March 14, 1991 Page 4 A Proclamation was announced for the 8th Infantry Reunion held on March 9th and 10th at the American Legion Post 154. The next item to come before council was the Turtle Lighting Ordinance. Mrs. Ginger Strickland of the Planning Commission said that they tabled the ordinance at their meeting for further study. Councilman Youmans said that public safety comes first - we have had rape, murder and robberies on the beach with the lights on. Councilman Locklear stated that during World War II that the whole island was blacked out. Councilman Dukes said he is concerned because of the zoning but that the city has the opportunity to do the right thing, some Florida cities have already adopted an ordinance and there has been no uprising. Council- man Dukes said that he prefers moonlight to flood lights. Councilman Locklear made a motion to have the first reading on the ordinance with Councilman Dukes seconding. After some discussion on the shielding of lights and different types of lights with low sodium Mayor Hosti called for the question. The outcome of the vote is as follows: 3 in favor, 3 against (Brown, Youmans, Walsh). Mayor Hosti stated that at the first of the meeting he recommended sending ordinance back to Planning Commission, the Mayor broke the tie by voting against the first reading. Councilman Jackson said he would like to postpone the 1st Reading on Section 6 -1 -15. He stated that Mrs. Patricia Pagan, Ms. Tanya Fossitt and Art Harden will turn in a letter of explanation for requesting the changes. City Attorney Thomas Mahoney explained again about the Newsome property in Fort Screven, the former administration had voted and passed the motion concerning the swapping of land. Councilman Dukes requested that Mrs. Fripp write a one page brief on the subject, the Mayor agreed that this will be done. As there was no further business to come before council Mayor Hosti adjourned the meeting. Mayor Charles /i'. Hosti 1 P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, The Eighth Infantry is an historic and famous fighting unit of the United States Army; and WHEREAS, The Eighth Infantry is holding its annual reunion here on Tybee Island on March 9th and 10th this year, thus living up to their motto, "PATRICAL FIDELITAS ", 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 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, it 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 9TH DAY OF MARCH , 1991. CLE 'OF COUNCIL