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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19930708CCMeeting1 1 1993- 07 -08. City Council Minutes, Jul /93 The Tybee Island City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 8, 1993 in the City Hall Auditorium with Mayor Walter W. Parker presiding. The following members of council were present: Christopher P. Solomon, Jack Youmans, James P. Locklear, Ansley Williams, C. Burke Day, and Jimmy Brown. Attorney Edward Hughes was-present to represent the city in legal matters. Councilman Locklear gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Parker announced that Jack and Maryann Burton could not be present tonight in order to be honored for all the hard work that they have put into the Tybee News for the past two years. As there were no visitors to come before Council, Mayor Parker opened the meeting for business legally presented. The first order of business to come before council was the Dale Johnson minor subdivision for a duplex that was tabled from last months meeting. City Administrator said that a new plat was in City Hall with a note stating that this subdivision would create two lots unsuitable for detached single family dwelling. Attorney Edward Hughes said that the point is to make it clear that neither lot can be used for a single family residence. Councilman Youmans moved to approve the request, with Councilman Brown seconding. Vote by Council was 5 in favor, 1 opposed (Locklear). Recorded Chatham County - Book 13S Page 44. Aug. 13/93 4:29P.M. Councilman Locklear moved to adopt the Master Plan with the understanding that there will be some revision as we go along. Councilman Day seconded. The vote was unanimous by Council. Minutes of the June meeting stand approved as read, hearing no objections. Bills for the month of June are as follows: General Government 63,014.39 Police 80,396.93 Fire 51.18 (Low because of J.E. from 1992 Fiscal Year) Public Works 53,782.29 Sanitation 21,718.72 Recreation 4,686.72 Lifeguards 12,784.06 Parking 16,460.17 Water 27,453.70 Sewer 80,425.92 Mayor Parker said hearing no objection the bills stand approved. 1 1 1 1 Councilman Williams announced that a Ranger Demonstration will be held in connection with the Maritime Festival to be held on July 31st. Councilman Day asked for a motion for a Business License Transfer for alcohol for the Turntable. Councilman Solomon moved for approval with Councilman Youmans seconded. Vote by Council unanimous. Councilman Locklear spoke on behalf of the Armed Forces Appreciation Day to be held August 8 and 9, 1993. The request includes the following six items: Parade Permit for Saturday 12 noon; Proclamation for "Armed Forces Appreciation Weekend "; Mayor Parker to give a speech welcoming the troops; Memorial Park for displays of aircraft and military hardware; Flatbed for stage for Bands; required amount of security from the TIPD to patrol party area and guard overnight displays in Memorial Park. Councilman Locklear moved to approve the above request. Councilman Day seconded. Councilman Youmans asked where festival area was located. Located on old go -cart tract off Butler Avenue. Councilman Williams asked if this was the same type of demo that is scheduled for the week before with the Maritime Festival. Councilman Locklear answered that he did not know the answer to that question. Councilman Youmans wanted to know if the parking lot would be blocked? Councilman Youmans said only the six items are approved. Vote by Council was unanimous. Councilman Youmans asked that a policy be set up concerning adding items to the agenda for council meetings. He would like to see nothing added after noon on the Tuesday preceding the Thursday council meeting. Mayor Parker said that only things of an emergency nature should be added after the regular agenda meeting would be ideal. Councilman Day said no policy just an understanding. Councilman Locklear said that it would be nice but that citizens come in at the last minute and want answers from Council. Councilman Youmans stated that the Council needs time to go over and study items for the agenda before voicing an opinion. Mayor Parker agrees with Councilman Youmans. There was no vote taken as it was not a motion made by any councilmember. Councilman Locklear brought up the subject of drinking on the beach. Councilman Day said that he had a working lunch with Chief Price and that the Beach Patrol officers are going to be keeping a strict eye out for this problem. A gentleman from the audience stated that he did not see one officer on the beach July 3rd or 4th and that drinking was wide open on the beach. He also said that signs are needed on the beach with rules. Mayor Parker said that signs read no cans or bottles on the beach. Councilman Locklear said that the Beach Music Festival cost the city money. Councilman Youmans said that when the Council vote to give the Chamber the full 40% of the Hotel /Motel tax that it was - 2 1 1 with the understanding that the city would not be responsible for any of the events. Mayor Parker said there needs to be an understanding with all persons who sponsor a festival in the future. Councilman Williams said that persons who request to hold a festival should come in to City Hall, fill out information forms, meet with not only the Council but the departments. The festival held on Tybee benefits all merchants and it behooves the city to support any and all festivals. Councilman Brown asked Councilman Williams if the Chamber pays someone else to organize the events? Councilman Williams responded that the C of C hires a coordinator. Councilman Locklear said we are using city money on private property. A letter was read from the DNR concerning the Fishing Fee bill. Councilman Youmans stated he feels the bill is unfair. Mayor Parker said that to think carefully before you vote on this issue, Georgia and North Carolina are the only coastal states that do not have a fee. The proposed fee is $8.00 a year. Councilman Locklear said that we have many tourist that come to fish from the states that do have the fees. Councilman Youmans asked that the Resolution be read. Councilman Williams said that Council needs to view the video before taking a vote on this issue. Councilman Day asked where is video is located. City Administrator said she could get the video very quickly from Brunswick. Councilman Youmans moved to adopt the Resolution. Councilman Solomon said that he attended the Public Hearing in Savannah on the 29th of June and that most of the people present were in favor of the license because they have a monetary gain from the fee. He also stated that the document is not very clear and that all monies collected will go into the General Fund. Councilman Youmans again moved to adopt the Resolution against the Fishing Fee and to send copies to Senate, House and DNR representatives. Councilman Solomon seconded. Vote by Council was 5 in favor; 1 opposed (Williams). Councilman Youmans moved to adopt the Resolution GIRMA Insurance. Councilman Locklear seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Councilman Locklear asked that the Resolution for the Land and Water Grant and Contract be tabled. Councilman Williams seconded. Vote by Council unanimous. Councilman Youmans moved to leave Section 11 -2 -2 Complaint of Nuisance: Hearing as it is now stated in the Code of Ordinances. Councilman Solomon seconded. Vote was 3 in favor; 3 Opposed (Locklear, Day, Williams). Mayor broke the tie by voting in favor of motion. He said that it does not place a burden on Council. 1 1 As there was no further business to come Parker adjourned the meeting. Council, Mayor Mayor Walter W. Parker Clerk of Council 1 1 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS. the City Council of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia, are aware of the proposal before the Fish & Game and Natural Resources Committees Georgia General Assembly to pass legislation imposing a salt water fishing license fee statewide; and WHEREAS, Tybee Islanders are aware that our neighboring states of Florida and South Carolina have already implemented such fees; and WHEREAS, We believe that Georgia tourism, on which our local economy depends, is given additional impetus by the fact that the State of Georgia has no such fees for its visitors, many of whom would like to fish in our tidal waters, but would not buy a license to be used only a few days per year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL IN OPEN MEETING ASSEMBLED THAT THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND GOES ON RECORD AS RECOMMENDING AGAINST THE IMPOSITION OF A SALT WATER FISHING LICENSE FEE IN THE TIDAL WATERS OF GEORGIA; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BE SENT TO THE GOVERNOR AND TO THE APPROPRIATE MEMBERS OF THE GEORGIA HOUSE AND SENATE. THIS DAY OF _i la J , 1993. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE GEORGIA INTERLOCAL RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY WHEREAS,\Article 9, Section 3, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia authorizes municipalities and other political subdivisions to contract with each other for activities which the contracting parties are authorized by law to undertake; and, WHEREAS, Chapter 85 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated authorizes municipali- ties to execute intergovernmental contracts to form and become members of an interlocal risk manage- ment agency for the purpose of sharing liability, motor vehicle and property damage risks in whole or in part with those of other municipalities; and, WHEREAS, municipalities within Georgia have found it increasingly difficult to obtain commercial insurance protection, and have found the costs of such protection often exceeds the ability of a munici- pality to pay; and, WHEREAS, municipalities in Georgia need a stable method for managing their risks to avoid the unpredictable and cyclical nature of the commercial insurance market; and, WHEREAS, many Georgia municipalities do not have sufficient resources to self- insure their risks on an individual basis; and, WHEREAS, the Georgia Municipal Association has studied the possibility of creating an intergovern- mental risk management agency so that Georgia municipalities rriay self- insure their risks and has con- cluded that such an agency is economically feasible; and, WHEREAS, the City of Tybee Island is desirous of becoming a member of the Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency (hereafter GIRMA), an interlocal risk management agency formed pursuant to Chapter 85 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and, WHEREAS, the governing authority of the City of Tybee Tal and has reviewed the intergov- ernmental contract and the bylaws of GIRMA and find that the goals of GIRMA and the obligations imposed upon this municipality are in accordance with the philosophy and public policy objectives of this community; and, WHEREAS, the governing authority of the City of Tybee Island finds that it is in the best interest of its citizens to become a member of GIRMA, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the mayor and council of the City of TybeP To and, Georgia: Mayor Walter W. Parker SECTION 1: That the (:. _ , of the City of Tybee Island is authorized to execute on behalf of the City the intergovernmental contract to become a member of GIRMA. A copy of the contract and the bylaws of GIRMA are attached to and made a part of this resolution as Appendix 1. SECTION 2: The powers of GIRMA, unless the contract and bylaws are amended, shall be lim- ited to those contained in the documents attached as Appendix 1, those authorized by Chapter 85 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and the rules and regulations of the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Georgia. SECTION 3: The commencement of operations and the continuing operations of GIRMA and the obligation of this municipality to fully participate in such operations shall be effectuated in accor- dance with the contract and bylaws. SECTION 4: The (' Patricia B. Pagan - is designated as the City's representative to GIRMA. The City may change its representative by informing GIRMA of the change in writing. SECTION 5: This resolution shall be effective upon its pa = ge and appro Adopted this • st. day of July of 19_93_ ATTEST: C4Cle-c_ti_t_o_C Clerk of t e City of Tybee Island (Imprint City Seal) Mayor of the City of TybPP Tsl anti