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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.
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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
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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.
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As there was no further business to come
Parker adjourned the meeting.
Council, Mayor
Mayor Walter W. Parker
Clerk of Council
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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