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March 12, 1992
The Tybee Island City Council held its regular monthly
meeting on Thursday, March 12, 1992. Mayor Walter W. Parker
presided. The following members of council were present:
Christopher P. Solomon, Jack Youmans, James P. Locklear, Ansley
Williams, C. Burke Day and Jimmy Brown. City Attorney Thomas
Mahoney was present to represent the city in legal matters.
Mayor Parker asked Councilman Locklear to lead us in the
invocation. Boy Scout Troop 154 led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was approximately 200 people present.
Mayor Parker requested that Jimmy Burke, Grand Marshal of
the 1992 Saint Patrick's Day Parade and his family to come forward,
he then read a proclamation stating that March 17th would be "Jimmy
Burke Day" on Tybee Island.
Mayor Parker read a proclamation for the Eighth Infantry
and asked Mayor Pro Tem Jack Youmans to attend the luncheon on
Saturday, March 14 to present the proclamation to the gentlemen.
Councilman Locklear read and presented a resolution to
the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 154 declaring March 15 - 21 as Boy
Scout Week on Tybee Island.
Steven Senter, representing Southeastern Custom Miniz
Association, requested to hold a truck and car show in the South
end parking lots on the weekend of October 10th and llth. Council
asked some basic information on the event. All profits will go to
local charities, concessions will be up to the businesses on the
island, will provide some security themselves.
Tom Burns of the Merchants Association read the 10
warning signs of declining downtown - they describe 16th Street. A
concert series is being planned to start on Memorial Day and run
through Labor Day, would like to see shade trees with white
christmas light year round, trash containers, planters, walking
police patrols, additional trash pickups, removal of concrete
blocks in front of meters, explore short term parking. For long
term goals the pier and pavilion, convention center and
revitalization of 16th Street. It will take active participation
from the merchants. He would also like to see more swings placed on
the beach, picnic tables, a water fountain, and palm trees planted
along the entire beach front. Support for our local police. They
have low moral, low pay, no health insurance and they should be
paid combat pay. Bartender are instructed not to call the police is
there is a problem. There is a drug problem. There is no
communication between merchants, Mayor and chief. At this time Mr.
Burns asked the Mayor and Council to set up a Liquor Commission,
made up of 1 councilmember, chief of police, and three members of
community. After three or more incidents at a bar then the
commission could recommend for council to revoke the license.
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Make it mandatory for every bartender to attend an alcohol
awareness program. Let the chief do his job.
Mayor Parker the city will cooperate and is always open
to suggestions from the merchants.
Chief McCutchen said that it will take commitment and
consistency from the businesses in order to turn 16th Street around
and he is willing to put foot patrols on the street. There has been
great strides since 1985. Around 100 drug cases are made each year.
He stated that he does not believe that drugs are the problem, poor
decor. Commitment is the answer.
Jack Boylston spoke for the Beach Bums requesting a
parade permit for May 15, 1992 at 7 p.m.
Harry Spirides handed out the final draft of the
billboards. He asked the council to donate $100.00 a month for six
month towards the rental of the billboards. Councilman Youmans said
that we had just listened to Tom Burns asking for help on 16th
Street, we should do something to improve that area before we get
more tourist. Councilman Day said it is a well thought out plan.
Mayor Parker opened the Public Hearing on Dr. Edward
Downing's request for a variance for nonconforming use at 1803
Chatham Avenue. Dr. Downing came forward and explained his request.
Mayor Parker asked if anybody in the audience wanted to speak in
favor of the variance. No one came forward. The mayor then a asked
a member of the Planning Commission to give their recommendation.
Chairman Frankenhauser said that the vote was 4 to 3 to deny.
Mr. Lynah spoke against the variance. Mayor Parker closed the
Public Hearing.
Mayor Parker opened the Public Hearing on the R -1 -B rear
yard setback zoning text change. David deBorde asked that the
request be explained. Councilman Solomon explained about the area
and the reasons for the change. The change would made the setback
10 feet instead of the 20 feet now required by zoning laws.
Jiggs Watson spoke for the Planning Commission saying it passed
with a unanimous vote. Councilman Solomon said the sign posted by
the Community House should have been on the other (south) side of
the Van Horn. Mayor Parker closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Parker said at this time the council would hear
from the audience concerning the Public Fishing Dock on the Back
River. Listed are the persons speaking against the proposed fishing
dock: Harold Yellin, Heyward Gignilleat, Roxanne Reep, John Wylly,
Kurt Balcom, Bill Sprauge, Beth Sheehan and Gloria Allen. Mayor
Parker explained what was proposed for the new fishing dock. The
concerns of the people against are listed, nonconforming use,
traffic, parking, noise and security. It is also against the Master
Plan. Why not put the pier at 16th Street. Mayor Parker said that
the money is not appropriated for that pier.
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Persons speaking in favor of the fishing dock were David
deBorde, Phil O'Dell, Bert Barrett, Jr., Harry Spirides, Jack
Youmans and Burke Day.
Mayor Parker opened the meeting for business legally
presented. Councilman Youmans moved that the variance request made
by Dr. Downing be approved. Councilman Solomon seconded to grant
with the provision that trellis not be altered. The vote by council
was 5 in favor; 1 opposed (Brown).
Councilman Youmans made a motion to approve the R -1 -B
rear yard setback change in the zoning ordinances from 20 feet to
10 feet. Councilman Brown seconded. Vote by council was unanimous.
Councilman Youmans requested a seconded reading. Vote by Council on
2nd reading was 5 in favor; 1 opposed (Locklear).
Councilman Solomon made a motion to grant temporary
approval for the truck and car show in October. Councilman Williams
seconded. Vote by council was unanimous.
Councilman Williams so moved that council take the next
30 days to study the concerns presented tonight. Councilman
Locklear seconded. The vote was 4 in favor; 2 opposed (Youmans,
Solomon).
Councilman Day so moved to grant the request from Mr.
Harry Spirides for the city to donate $600.00 towards the
billboards. $100.00 a month for six months. Councilman Solomon
seconded the motion. The check would be made out to Partick's
Media. After much discussion the vote by council was 4 in favor; 2
opposed (Youmans, Brown).
The minutes stand approved as read. The following are the bills for
the month of February 92:
General Government 4,094.62
Other Government Expenses 10,787.46
Police 8,437.40
Parking Services 3,084.84
Recreation 480.83
Lifeguards 547.80
Fire 4,542.51
First Responder 706.00
Public Works 10,429.77
Sanitation 21,457.16
Water /Sewer Dept 25 39,069.52
Water /Sewer Dept 26 1,924.36
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Under committee reports Councilman Locklear made a motion
to consolidate all of the city banking to one bank, Trust Company
Bank of Savannah. Councilman Day seconded. Attorney Mahoney said he
saw no legal problems, any persons wishing direct deposit would do
so on a volunteer basis. Councilman Brown abstained from voting
because his wife works at a Trust Company Bank. The vote by council
was unanimous.
Councilman Locklear moved to accept the Cellular One
contract in the amount of $1000.00 a month for 3 transmitters and
$100.00 a month for each after the three. Councilman Youmans
seconded. Vote by council was unanimous.
Councilman Brown moved to grant the North Beach Party for
SCAD on condition that the proper paperwork comes to city hall.
Councilman Locklear seconded. Council vote was unanimous.
A letter from Robert Pratt of the Optimist Club was read
into the records requesting that the City Council Agenda meeting be
changed from the 1st Thursday of each month. Councilman Youmans
motioned to leave the meeting on the first Thursday of each month
at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Brown seconded. Councilman Williams made an
amendment to the motion by saying the meeting could be held at 6
p.m. Councilman Locklear seconded. The vote on the amendment was 3
in favor; 3 opposed (Solomon, Youmans, Brown). Mayor Parker broke
the tie by voting in favor of the amendment. The Agenda meeting
will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 6 P.M.
Mayor Parker appointed Councilman Locklear as chairman of
the Emergency Preparedness Committee. Chief D.A. McCutchen and
Chief V.A. McCusker will serve on the committee.
Councilman Brown made a motion to approve the changes in
the Code of Ordinances, Title 10 concerning Parking Rules and
Regulations on the second reading; Sections 10 -1 -2 A & B, 10 -1 -7,
10 -1 -21, 10 -1 -24, 10 -1 -32, 10 -1 -34 a and b,1,3,5, 10 -1 -36 A, 10 -1-
38. Councilman Day seconded. Council vote was unanimous.
Councilman Locklear moved to accept Section 5 -1 -19 on
first reading with Councilman Brown seconding. Vote by council was
unanimous. City Attorney Tom Mahoney will research the last line of
this ordinance. Trees shall be pruned to a minimum height of ten
feet (10) above the sidewalk.
Councilman Day made a motion to accept Section 6 -1 -15 (a)
Delinquency; Cut off and Cut on Fees on its first reading.
Councilman Locklear seconded. Vote by council was 4 in favor; 2
opposed (Youmans, Solomon).
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Councilman Day made a motion to accept Section 6 -1 -15 (b)
on its first reading with Councilman Locklear seconding. Vote by
council was 3 in favor; 3 opposed (Williams, Youmans, Solomon).
Mayor Parker broke the tie by voting against the ordinance. The
mayor suggested that the committee come up with something more
reasonable and a better system to collect money.
Councilman Day made a motion to accept Section 6 -1 -20
Adjustment for Water Leakage on first reading. Councilman Locklear
seconded. Vote by council was 2 infavor; 4 opposed (Solomon,
Youmans, Brown, Williams). Councilman Brown recommended that the
Section 6- 1 -15(b) and 6 -1 -20 be sent back to the Water /Sewer
committee for review. The motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Williams made a motion to accept the following
ordinances changes on first reading. Section 5 -2 -1 (8) Definition,
Section 5 -2 -7, Section 5 -2 -23 (a) and (b) with an amendment to
leave out the last sentence in (b) paragraph. These ordinances are
under Title 5, Chapter 2 Solid Waste Collection and Disposal in the
code. Councilman Youmans seconded the motion. Vote by council on
the above was unanimous. The above were all read for the second
time. Council vote was unanimous.
Councilman Youmans so moved to accept the
ordinance /resolution on the Speed Zones within the City of Tybee
Island. Councilman Brown seconded. Vote by council was unanimous.
Mayor Parker asked Beth Dickey to come forward at this
time to discuss her problem. Beth had found a worm in her toilet,
called city hall and was called back and told to just flush it.
Mayor Parker said that this would be looked into first thing Friday
morning.
As there was no further business to come before council
the meeting was adjourned.
Mayor Walter W. Parker
A P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the St. Patrick's Day Parade will be celebrated Cor the 168th
time in Savannah on March 17, 1992; and,
WHEREAS, on that date, the "Wearing of the Green" and the long line of
march will be led by the Grand Marshal of the Parade, one of
the largest and most enjoyed parades in the Nation; and,
WHEREAS, no greater honor c.an fa11 upon a true Irishman than to be
selected to serve as Grand Marshal; and,
WHEREAS, the members of Ihr' Si-. . Patrick's Day Parade Committee have
chosen as the Grand Marshal. for 1992 a citizen from our own
emmmnri1 I :.y, .7,tnn •:: G. ",Timmy" Burke, Jr.; anr.,l
WHEREAS, Grand Marshal. Burke has rendered valuable services to the
Committee and ho the Irish Community as General .Chairman, Vice
Chairman, Adjutant and Membership Chairman; and,
WHEREAS, Grand Marshal Burke and his wife Abby and their families have
long ties to Tybee Island:
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL. OF THE
CITY OF TYREE TSt,AND, IN OPEN MEETING ASSEMBLED, THAT OUR
CITTZEN, THE HONORABLE JAMES G. "JIMMY" BURKE, JR., BE
RECOGNIZED FOR THE EXALTED POSITION HE HAS ATTATNRD AND BE
RESPECTFULLY CONGRATULATED BY THE ENTIRE CTTY OF TYREE ISLAND;
and
BE IT FTTRTHER RESOLVED THAT ST. PATRICK'S DAY, MARCH 17, 1992, RE
r,r;rJ,:,RF.n To BF "JTw14'v RURKE DAY" AT TYREE ISLAND, AND THAT WE, •
WTTH THE SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY, ADD OUR BEST WISHES TO THE
INNUMERABLE OTHERS HE TS RECEIVING TN CONFIDENT EXPECTATION
THAT THIS WTT.T, BE SAVANNAH'S FINEST PARADE.
This day of March, 1992.
WALTER W. PARKER, MAYOR
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WHEREAS, The EIGHTH INFANTRY embodies one of the
proudest traditions of Tybee Island; and
WHEREAS, The EIGHTH INFANTRY is holding is annual
reunion here on the island on the 13th and 14th of March, 1992;
and
WHEREAS, the EIGHTH INFANTRY is an historic fighting
unit of the United States Army, living up to their motto of
"PATRICAL FIDELITAS', and extending that loyalty to Tybee Island;
and
WHEREAS, Fort Screven on Tybee Island was the home of
the Eighth Infantry from 1923 when they returned home from
serving in the Army of Occupation in Germany after the First
World War, and
WHEREAS,
Screven, its place
and its connection
The City of Tybee Island is proud of Fort
in the National Registry of Historic Places
with the EIGHTH INFANTRY;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL IN OPEN MEETING ASSEMBLED THAT THE CITIZENS OF
TYBEE ARE HAPPY TO WELCOME THEIR OLD FRIENDS OF THE EIGHTH
INFANTRY AND
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH AND
14TH, BE DECLARED "EIGHTH .INFANTRY DAYS" IN THE CITY OF TYBEE
ISLAND, GEORGIA, AND THAT ALL TYBEE ISLANDERS BE ENCOURAGED TO
EXTEND THE EIGHTH INFANTRY REUNION EVERY POSSIBLE DIGNITY,
COURTESY AND WELCOME, AS BEFITS THEIR PROUD HERITAGE AND PURPOSE.
THIS I oat DAY O F RACC11.C91
1992,
MAYOR
LER OF COUNCIL
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WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America are celebrating the
82nd Anniversary of their founding in America; and
WHEREAS, In 1910 the United States Congress granted a
Charter to the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, The Coastal Empire Council began its history
in 1920 and is celebrating its 72nd year of service to our
community; and
WHEREAS, The Tybee Island Boy Scouts, Troop #154, was
established in 1988, and has exhibited superior qualities of
leadership from its beginning, honoring two Eagle Scouts since
its inception; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Boy Scouts is to serve others
by helping instill values in young people and in other ways to
prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in
order to achieve their full 'potential; and
WHEREAS, Scouting stresses our Nation's traditional
values of duty to God, duty to country, and service to others and
teaches our youth to become physically strong, mentally aware,
and morally straight; and
WHEREAS, Over 100,000 youth have been involved in
Scouting since 1923 in the eleven counties comprising the Coastal
Empire; and
WHEREAS, In its brief four -year history, Tybee
Island boys have been active participants in Troop #i54;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WALTER W. PARKER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF TYBEE
ISLAND, GEORGIA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF MARCH 15 - 21,
1992 AS "BOY SCOUT'S WEEK" IN TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA.
IN WITNESS HEREOF I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND
THIS 1Q1 DAY OF rC(n{D, • , 1992.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
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Ordinance * 1qq 0a- 1
BE IT ORDAINED, AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR -AND
COUNCIL IN OPEN MEETING ASSEMBLED THAT THE TYBEE. ISLAND CODE OF
ORDINANCES, SECTION 8- 4 -31(k) SCHEDULE OF RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR R -1 -b ZONE BE AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
ZONE ONE - FAMILY TWO - FAMILY MULTIFAMILY SETBACKS
LOT AREA LOT AREA LOT AREA FRONT REAR SIDE
R -1 -b 6,600 SQFT -0- -0- 20' 10' 10'
NOTE: R -1 -8 SETBACKS FORMERLY READ
R -1 -b 6,600 SQFT -0-
ENACTED THIS
First Reading:
Second Reading:
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DAY OF Oato,a, 1992.
yor Walter W. Parker
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Ordinance #
Be it ordained and it is hereby ordained by Mayor and Council in
Open Meeting Assembled that Title 10 Section 10 -1 -2 A and B, 10 -1-
7, 10 -1 -21, 10 -1 -24, 10 -1 -32, 10 -1 -34 A and B: 1,3,5, 10 -1 -36 A,
10 -1 -38 be deleted in its entirety and section titled and number
the same be placed in their stead, to read as follows.
Section 10 -1 -2 A and B PARKING ZONES
A.) The Mayor and Council shall have the authority to place
Parking meters on public streets and operate parking lots within
the city. No Parking Zones will be marked by a sign or a yellow
line.
B.) The terms to park and parking shall mean the bringing of
a vehicle to a stationary position for any period of time exceeding
five (5) minutes and shall include each vehicle whether occupied or
unoccupied.
Section 10 -1 -7 PARKING REGULATIONS
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle in a No Parking Zone
designated by a No Parking Sign or a Yellow Line, or within 25 feet
of a Fire Plug.
Section 10 -1 -21 DEFINITIONS
(1). Parking. The standing of a vehicle upon the street
whether that vehicle is occupied or not and whether that vehicle be
accompanied or not by an operator for a period of time in excess of
five (5) minutes.
(2). To read the same as number 3
(3). To read the same as number 4
(4). To read the same as number 5
Section 10 -1 -24 DESIGNATION OF INDIVIDUAL PARKING SPACES
The Parking Services Department or other city personnel is
authorized and directed to designate and mark off any individual
parking spaces as it deems proper along the streets within the city
limits for the parking of vehicles. At each place where individual
parking spaces are so marked off, each vehicle shall be parked
entirely within an individual parking space.(Code 1970, Sec 19 -19)
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Section 10 -1 -32 PARKING ENFORCEMENT (OTHER)
It shall be the duty of the Parking Enforcement officers
(others) acting in accordance with instruction issued by the
Parking Services Committee to report:
Number 1 through 4 under this section will remain the SAME.
Section 10 -1 -34 a and b,l, 3, 5.
a. The Mayor and Council shall designate some members of the
appropriate department to collect the coins deposited in parking
meters.
b (1). The person collecting, counting and transporting the
money from the meters must be accompanied by two (2) other persons,
one of which shall be a supervisor.
b (3) The Police Department will be notified when collections
are being made for security.
b (5) The control of parking violations will be the
responsibility of the Parking Services Department (Others) and
instructions for the Parking Enforcement Officials (P.E.O.'s) will
be given in writing as to what constitutes a violation. (Code 1970,
Sec. 19 -29)
Section 10 -1 -36 A PERIOD : CONDITION OF ISSUANCE
A.) The decals shall be issued to any person or family who are
property owners or residents of the city, provided that the decals
shall be issued for a period of no longer than one (1) year,
coinciding with the city's calendar year, and with the reservation
that the decals only be distributed upon the presentation of a
current valid automobile registration of the state, indicating
registration and address from the city and also indicating that the
ad valorem tax thereon has been paid to the city. Persons whose
automobiles are not registered to a city address may obtain a decal
by purchase, upon payment of a fee set by the governing body. (Code
1970, Sec. 19 -31) (Ord.1984 11, 9 -6 -84)
Section 10 -1 -38 AD VALOREM TAX PAYMENT
In order to be eligible to receive a free parking decal a
person (s) must present themselves to the Parking Services
Department (other) or by mailing copy of current years registration
and showing thereon the official address for purposes of taxation
to be the city. When this proof is presented to the proper
person(s) one decal will be issues for each paid ad valorem vehicle
receipt.
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ORDINANCE # jq q a -:3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, AMENDING
TITLE 5 PUBLIC WORKS, CHAPTER 2 SOLID WASTE HANDLING, SECTION
1 DEFINITIONS, 8 STANDARD CONTAINERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Be it ordained and it is hereby ordained by the Mayor and Council
in Open Meeting assembled, that the Tybee Island Code of Ordinances
be amended by the deletion of Code Section 8- 2 -1(8) which reads as
follows:
5 -2 -1 (8) Standard Container means and includes a durable rust
resistant, nonabsorbent, rodentproof, watertight plastic or metal
container with handles or bails, having a tight- fitting cover, and
having no more than a thirty - gallon capacity.
be deleted in its entirety, and that a new code section to be
numbered and titles the same, and reading as follows, be inserted
in its stead:
5 -2 -1 (8) A standard container means a standard, uniform rollout
container with a capacity of between 90 and 105 gallons and
attached lid, furnished by the contractor. JJ
And be it further ordained that any ordinances or parts of
ordinances conflicting with this provision shall become null and
void and of no effect.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 1992.
alter W. Par er, Mayor
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Ordinance # 101( ; - q
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA AMENDING
TITLE 5 PUBLIC WORKS, CHAPTER 2 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Be it ordained, and it is hereby ordained by the Mayor and Council
in Open meeting assembled, that the Tybee Island Code of
Ordinances, Code Section 5 -2 -7, entitled "Same - Private premises
exempt" be deleted in its entirety. It reads as follows:
"Nothing in sections 5 -2 -4 through 5 -2 -6 shall be construed to mean
that any person within the city shall be prohibited from producing
an accumulation or volume of brush, bric -a -brac, trash or rubbish
if the accumulation or volume of these items is a result of his own
labor, work or service performed on his own property, residence or
premises, and the city shall continue to be responsible for the
removal, disposal and disposition of same."
Be it further ordained that the number 5 -2 -7 be reserved for future
use.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 1992.
Walter W. Parker, Mayor
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ORDINANCE #1(-1q. -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AMENDING CODE SECTION 5 -2 -23 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Be it ordained, and it is hereby ordained by the Mayor and Council
in Open Meeting assembled, that the Tybee Island Code of
Ordinances, Title 5 Public Works, Chapter 2 Solid Waste Collection
and Disposal, Paragraph 23 Collection practices be amended by the
deletion of the existing paragraph and the substitution of the
following, to be numbered and titled the same:
Section 5 -2 -23 Collection Practices.
(a) It is the city's intention to provide each residential and
commercial unit within the city one (1) uniform rollout container
for which a monthly fee shall be set by the Mayor and Council.
Customers requiring additional containers will obtain them by
individual agreements with the contractor.
(b) Refuse containers shall, for the purposes of collection, be
placed at ground level and be made readily accessible to the
collector.
And be it further ordained that all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with the above be rendered null and void and
of no effect.
Adopted this 12th day of March, 1992.
alter W. Par er, Mayor