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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19931111CCMeeting1 1 1 1993- 11 -11. City Council Minutes The Tybee Island City Council held its regular monthly meeting on November 11, 1993 in the City Hall with Mayor Walter W. Parker presiding. The following members of Council were present: Christopher P. Solomon, Jack Youmans, James P. Locklear, C. Ansley Williams, C. Burke Day, and Jimmy Brown. City attorney Edward Hughes was out of town but Attorney Dana Braun was present to represent the city in any legal matters to come before Council. Mayor Parker called the meeting to order and asked Councilman Day to give the Invocation with the Pledge of Allegiance to follow. Mayor Parker asked Senator Tom Coleman and Mr. Charles Griffen, of the Ga. Ports Authority, to come forward and accept a print by Mary Adams of the non existing Public Dock as a small appreciation for all the hard work and effort they have given Tybee Island on the re- nourishment project. Senator Coleman said he was impressed because this is the same print that he and the Mayor presented to the Governor. The senator said that he has strong attachments to Tybee since he has raised his children every summer on Tybee Island. Mr Griffen thanked the Mayor and Council on behalf of the Georgia Ports Authority stating that they have enjoyed working with Tybee and hope to continue. Mayor Parker introduce Mrs. Berta Adams, Chairman of the Beach Task Force saying what a great job she has done for Tybee. Mayor Parker asked if any other guest wanted to speak to Council. The Mayor congratulated Pat Locklear, Katrina Hughes, Jack Youmans and Burke Day on the recent election. He said that Jimmy Brown, Chris Solomon and Ansley Williams had done a great job in their term of office. At this point the Mayor then thanked the prettiest lady on Tybee for all her support and help, this lady is Maryann Parker, the Mayor stated that he could not have done anything without her. Mr. Jim Mauldin of Schwans Delivery Service asked permission of Council to supply residents with a few days of hand outs and a free half gallon of ice cream to make the residents aware of their products. Councilman Brown asked if the trucks would be traveling throughout the city. Mr. Mauldin said that they would deliver to the home once every two weeks and he understands the laws about knocking on doors. Most of their business is done through referrals, the company was started in 1952 and is all across the nation, it is a Fortune 500 company. Councilman Day asked where the office is located. Mr. Mauldin answered in Pooler, but we serve all over the Savannah area. Councilman Youmans said that this service is just like the milkman delivering milk, they are requesting only to make the people aware of their product. Mayor Parker asked if Schwans could not mail out information about products? Mr. Mauldin stated that it is better to talk face to face or leave a shopping guide, that is placed in a plastic bags and hung on the door. Mayor 1 1 1 Parker asked Attorney Braun if research would be needed before a decision is made by Council. Attorney Braun said that Mr. Mauldin is before Council requesting a fee amount for this request, according to code. Mr. Cedric Stratton asked permission from Council to have the annual Savannah Marathon on Tybee Island on February 5, 1994 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mr. Stratton stated that this marathon has been held in the Savannah streets but last year runners complained about safety. Mr. Stratton said that he has mapped out a 13 mile single loop, once around for the half marathon and twice for the full marathon, also some of the hotels have said that they would be a host. Councilman Williams said that he believes this would be a positive boost for Tybee. Councilman Brown asked how many runners do you expect? Mr. Stratton said probably less than 500 for the half marathon and about 150 for the full marathon. Councilman Brown asked if streets would need to be closed off to traffic? Mr. Stratton answered no. As there were no further visitors to speak to Council, Mayor Parker opened the Public Hearing for a. minor subdivision petitioned by Cory and Susan Weston at 1210 Butler Avenue. Mrs. Weston said the piece of property to be subdivide is 80 feet wide and about 600 feet long. At this point she gave Council a plat of the subdivision with the recommended changes requested by the Planning Commission concerning the width of the access road, stating that she has a legal document from the owners on the north concerning use of their access road. This legal access can be transferred to someone else if need be. Councilman Brown asked if this is the same plat that the Planning Commission reviewed? Mrs. Weston said no, this one has the changes that the P.C. requested. Councilman Youmans asked if their was access to the center lot at this time? Mrs. Weston answered yes. No one spoke for or against the subdivision. Lloyd "Jiggs" Watson from the Planning Commission said their recommendation was 5 in favor, 1 opposed. Mayor Parker closed the Public Hearing and opened the regular meeting for business legally presented to Council. Attorney Braun read and explained a letter from Attorney William Shearouse concerning the Lazaretto Creek Marina that was faxed to City Hall at 3:09 P.M. today. He stated that Mr. and Mrs. Scarbrough are seeking damages from the City of Tybee for wrongful interference with property rights. Attorney Braun said that no wrongful action was taken by the Tybee Island elected officials. Recommendation is to defray denying until an agreement is met and if no agreement is met than take action. Mayor Parker asked if there were any questions at this time? Mr. George Rentiers said the agreement needs to be looked over and read very carefully. Mayor Parker agreed. Councilman Youmans moved to grant Weston minor subdivision for property located at 1210 Butler Avenue. Councilman Day seconded. - 2 1 1 1 Vote by Council was unanimous. Councilman Youmans moved to grant Schwans permission to go door to door in order to make residents aware of their products. Councilman Williams seconded to grant permission but with limits. Councilman Youmans stated that they are asking permission to knock on door and hand out information only once. Mr. Mauldin of Schwans said it would take about one week to cover the island, and they would not leave door hangers. Councilman Youmans asked the city attorney if this was legal? Attorney Braun said yes, if he registers, according to code section 9 -3 -11 and 9 -3 -12, code section 5 -2 -3 is a little unclear, but it does not prohibit delivery to households. Councilman Williams asked what the hours would be? Mr. Mauldin said from 9 a.m. until dark. Mrs. Katrina Hughes said this company deals in more than just ice cream. Mr. Mauldin answered yes. Councilman Day said we might be setting a precedent. Councilman Brown said a grocery store is in the process of being built, it will sell ice cream. Councilman Williams asked to see literature. Mr. Mauldin stated that Schwans does have a business license. Councilman Solomon so moved to amend the original motion by stating this would be a one time door to door, not to exceed one week. Councilman Youmans accepted the amendment. Vote on the amendment was 2 in favor; 4 opposed (Brown, Williams, Day, Locklear). Vote on the original motion was 2 in favor; 4 opposed (Brown, Williams, Day, Locklear). Councilman Locklear moved to grant a parade permit to Mr. Cedric Stratton to hold the "Savannah Marathon on Tybee Island" on February 5, 1994 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Councilman Day seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Councilman Day read the recommendation from the police chief concerning the transfer of Alcoholic Beverage license at the Anchor Lounge. Councilman Youmans moved to approve the transfer to Ray McMillion. Councilman Solomon seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Minutes for the October 14, 1993 meeting stand approved as read. Bills for the month of October as follows: General Government 60,823.38 Police 69,727.42 Fire 29,118.06 Public Works 50,350.83 Sanitation 24,010.43 Recreation 4,253.89 Lifeguards 3,858.81 Parking Services 7,335.37 Water 23,795.76 Sewer 54,174.96 Councilmembers stated that they have reviewed their bills, found them in order, and recommend they be paid. 1 The following correspondences were read; Resignation from the Planning Commission from Katrina Hughes; Resignation from the Planning Commission from William Remeta; Recognition of the Police Department from Deborah Hanzel; John Sugrue letter commending police on their performance during a hostage situation; Information from GMA on Direct Deposit of Retirement checks, the Finance Committee will meet with Mrs. Pagan, the City Treasurer, and bring a recommendation back to the December meeting. Mayor Parker read two proclamations, one for Founders' Day Savannah State and the other for MADD Designated Drivers Program. Councilman Solomon moved to accept these proclamations with Councilman Youmans seconding. Vote by Council was unanimous. Mayor Parker announced the Open House to be held at the Police Station on November 15, 1993. As there was no further business to come before Council, Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting. 1 Mayor Walter Parker Clerk of Council 1 P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, By act of the General Assembly on November 26, 1890, the State of Georgia established in connection with the State University, forming a school for the education and training of Negro students; and WHEREAS, The first session was held in Athens in 1891; and WHEREAS, In 1892 the school was moved to its present site, partly in Savannah and partly in Thunderbolt; and WHEREAS, The school was given the name "The Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youths" and awarded its first baccalaureate degree in 1896; and WHEREAS, In 1950 the name of the school was changed to Savannah State College and since that date the school has been in continuous operation and is now being served by its 10th President; Now, then, be it resolved by the Mayor and Council of the City of Tybee Island in Open Meeting Assembled, that the City of Tybee Island hereby recognizes the contribution to the education of area youth made by Savannah State College through the years; and Be it further resolved that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the pages of the minutes of the City Council of Tybee Island, Georgia, and that a copy be forwarded to Mrs. Jacqueline W. Gray, Chairperson of the Founders' Day Committee, with congratulations and good wishes for Founders' Day, 1993. jj,,es��,,�� 't_ This 11 Day of �d w`'. 1993. Mayor Clerk of Council 1 1 P R O C L A M A T I 0 N WHEREAS, In 1992 Chatham County experienced 435 crashes, 288 injuries and 8 fatalities as a result of DUI and at least half of the fatalities happened on U S 80 East, known as "Tybee Road "; and WHEREAS, Nationally, during Thanksgiving 1992, 225 of a total of 399 traffic fatalities were alcohol related, and between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve 1992, 1,640 of a total of 3,801 traffic fatalities were alcohol related; and WHEREAS, Alcohol involvement in crashes peaks at night and is higher on weekends, and 49% of all fatally injured drivers from 6 pm on Fridays until 6 am Mondays have BACs of 0.10% or more; and WHEREAS, MADD has grown to more than 3.2 million members and supporters, and the local MADD Community Action Team is expanding the awareness of drunk driving in the community; and WHEREAS, The mission of MADD and other Chatham County and Tybee Island officials is the reduction of drunk - driver related deaths and injuries through increased public awareness of drunk driving crimes; and WHEREAS, Designated driver programs have made a significant positive impact and major social change in American attitudes and behavior toward drinking and driving; NOW, THEREFORE, I, WALTER W. PARKER, MAYOR OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA do hereby proclaim the month of November 1993 as "Designated Driver Month" in support of the effort and commitment to reduce tragedies caused by drunk driving. THIS 1st DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1993. MAYOR