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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19941013CCMeeting1 1 1 1994- 10 -13. City Council Minutes The Tybee Island City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October 13, 1995 at City Hall. Mayor James P. Locklear called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. The following members of Council were present: Katrina Hughes, Jack Youmans, William Remeta, Phil O'Dell, Mariann Wildi, and Paul Jackson. City Attorney Edward Hughes was present to represent the City on legal matters. Reverend Grable Page said the invocation. Mayor Locklear led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Locklear opened the meeting for business legally presented. Mayor Locklear said that the Beach Task Force has recommended that the City hire a coastal engineer to be in compliance with the contract with DNR. Councilmember Youmans asked who is the coastal engineer for Georgia Ports? City Administrator Fripp answered that ATM out of Charleston, S.C., but that Eric Olsen out of Jacksonville, Florida was doing some work for Lockwood Green. Both companies are willing to give the City a bid for proposal. Mayor Locklear gave an update on the flooding on Tybee from the recent rains. Councilmember Jackson moved to approve the minutes. Councilmember Remeta seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Mayor Locklear presented Certificates of Appreciation to Trisha Solomon, Christy Pagan and Pernilla Petersson for the outstanding job they did with the Summer in the Park program. The following visitors appeared before Council asking for support in the upcoming election in November: candidates for tax commissioner - Jackie Sommers. Don Harwood, Danny Sims; 4th District on the School Board - Dr. Raut and Earl Pauley; Judge of Recorder's Court - Kevin Street. Susan Wynn called to say that she could not appear, she is running for tax commissioner. Mr. Jim Kluttz gave a written summary on the Tybee Island Historic Preservation Board. He announced that the dedication ceremony planned for the Lighthouse /Museum Tom Lynch Loop has been postponed until Sunday, October 16th at 4 P.M. There next meeting will be October 26. Zoning Administrator Byers stated that the Zoning Task Force is hard at work and will present definitions d - z to the Planning Commission on November 1, 1994. Officer C.E. Case gave a summary of the request for the Police Station computerization - it could be purchased through the GMA lease program and paid for over the next 4 years. Mrs. Fripp stated that this is the slow season for the Police Department and that the new process could be installed, personnel would have time to train before going on line January 1, 1995. 1 1 The name of the program is Visions from Specialized Data Systems. Mayor asked the cost? Officer Case said between $48,000 and $52,000. Councilmember Youmans asked if he has visited any municipality with about 3,000 citizens. Officer Case answered no. Councilmember Youmans said that it is easier for bigger cities to purchase this type of computer products because they have more money. Mayor Locklear asked what the advantages were to this system. Officer Case said that reports required by different agencies could be transferred to floppy disks and mailed. At this time everything is done by hand. Councilmember Remeta said that the Police Department would like this set up by January 1, 1995. Mayor Locklear said that this item will be on the November Council agenda for a decision. Mayor Locklear opened public hearing on the 94 tax millage resolution. Councilmember Youmans moved to lower the millage to 9 mils. Councilmember O'Dell seconded. After much discussion Mayor Locklear stated that the 1995 budget will be scrubbed to insure that every penny will be accounted for. He stated that he will meet collectively with the four prior Mayors for their scrutiny of the budget. Then if expected expenditures exceed expected revenue, the Mayor said he will ask for an millage increase. Councilmember O'Dell called for the question. Mayor closed the public hearing. Vote by Council was 3 in favor of 9 mils (Youmans, O'Dell, Remeta); 3 opposed (Hughes, Wildi, Jackson). The Mayor broke the tie by opposing the drop in millage. Councilmember Hughes moved to adopt .991 mils for 1994. Councilmember Wildi seconded. Vote by Council was 3 in favor of .991 (Hughes, Wildi Jackson); 3 oppose (Youmans, Remeta, O'Dell). Mayor Locklear broke the tie by voting in favor of .991 mils. Mayor Locklear opened the public hearing on a petition from Mr. George Spirides for air - rights lease amount. Attorney Wick Searcy, representing Mr. Spirides, summarized the request for air rights. Councilmember Hughes said that she is questioning air rights v. air space; also, the appraisal figure is very, very, low. Councilmember Hughes proposes $1.00 per square foot, per month, which would equal $2,882.00 a month. Councilmember Remeta said that we have two professional appraisals, we can go with the high figure. Councilmember Remeta also stated that the building would not block access, the area has always been zoned commercial, would upgrade the southend district and it would not cost taxpayers any money. Councilmember Remeta compared it to the pier /pavilion that is to be constructed over the beach area. Councilmember O'Dell stated that someone wants to purchase the land; also the pier would benefit the public; while the restaurant would benefit one family. Councilmember O'Dell said that the two cellular phone companies pay the city $1,000.00 each a month for the antennas on the water tower. Councilmember Jackson said that the restaurant would be nice, but the City would be setting a precedent that will bind future administrations. Councilmember Youmans said that he knows of two businesses that have purchased land across the street from their property - 15th Street and Butler; 16th Street and Butler. 1 1 1 Mayor Locklear asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor of the petition. Former Mayor Charlie Hosti said that he was in favor because of the business it would bring to the southend; conventions in the off months; and jobs for Tybee people. Mr. Bert Barrett, Jr. said it will be good for Tybee, some people are jealous of Mr. Spirides success. The city has "right to cross" only - doubts that City owns it in fee simple. Mr. Earl Woods said it sounds if the City is putting the cart before the horse. Does the City have any rights? City Attorney said the public road is deeded to the Tybee. Mr. Woods stated that he would feel sorry for Spirides if he did not have another place to build a restaurant and feels that the city is opening up one keg of worms. Susan Peterson spoke against stating that the City should not give up rights so cheaply to someone who has problems. Mayor Locklear asked her to be more specific since she was making allegations against Mr. Spirides. Mrs. Peterson said he was having trouble with fire code violations and that his business practices need to be investigated. Mayor Locklear asked Fire Chief Brown to answer. Councilmember Wildi stated she would answer by stating that there is nothing else to investigate at the Ocean Plaza, things in the paper were misleading and unfair to Mr. Spirides. Ms. Peterson said that Mr. Spirides was a very nasty person and should not be given special privileges because he is rich. Councilmember O'Dell said that we should not get into personalities, the Ocean Plaza is a first class facility. Mayor Locklear asked if she had a business on Tybee. Ms. Peterson said yes, the Ice Cream Parlor on 15th Street. Mayor Locklear asked if she had a day care business. Ms. Peterson said no. Mayor Locklear then asked if she had ever been in the day care business. Ms. Peterson answered yes. Mayor Locklear asked Ms. Peterson had she ever come to him requesting space in the school building for a day care center? Councilmember Youmans interrupted by saying that this sounds like a pay off. Mayor Locklear apologized. Mrs. Kathryn Williams said that the Mayor and Council is charged with representing the whole community. She stated that the unsanitary conditions need to be addressed. Letters from Jean B. Woodard, and John Hutton were read by Mayor Locklear opposing granting the petition to Spirides. Councilmember Hughes moved to negotiate for a fair and equal lease amount. Councilmember Remeta seconded. Councilmember O'Dell called for the question. Vote by Council was two in favor (Hughes, Remeta); four opposed (Youmans, Wildi, O'Dell, Jackson). Councilmember O'Dell moved to deny petition. Councilmember Youmans seconded. Vote by Council was 4 in favor to deny (Youmans, O'Dell, Wildi, Jackson); opposed (Hughes, Remeta). Mayor Pro Tem Hughes called for a 15 minute recess at 9 P.M. Mayor Locklear opened the public hearing on a petition for a setback variance by Laura Mouhot and David Carson PIN 4- 5- 24 -13, 812 Miller Avenue. Councilmember Youmans said that the Council should go along with the Planning Commission to deny. Mr. Lloyd (Jiggs) Watson, representing the Planning Commission said that a previous setback variance of 10 feet was sufficient, the trees can be trimmed. Mayor Locklear closed the public hearing. 1 1 1 Councilmember Hughes moved to deny. Councilmember O'Dell seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Mayor Locklear opened the public hearing on a petition made by Dorothy Breakstone for a set back variance PIN 4- 7 -3 -17, 14 12th Terrace. Mrs. Breakstone stated that she was unaware that she needed a building permit in order to build a wooden deck (low to the ground) in her back yard. No one spoke for or against the petition. Planning Commission recommended to deny. Mayor Locklear closed the public hearing. Councilmember Jackson moved to table. Councilmember O'Dell seconded. Vote by Council was 4 in favor (Remeta, Wildi, O'Dell, Jackson); 2 opposed (Hughes, Youmans). Mayor Locklear opened the public hearing on a petition for a minor subdivision by Linda Larsen PIN 4- 7 -1 -1, 2 11th Street. Planning Commission recommended to approve. Mrs. Larsen said that she wanted to build a small home for her elderly father. Mr. Charles Seyle, adjacent property owner, said that he has no objections but wants to go on record that all setbacks will be adhered to when the structure is built. Mayor Locklear closed the public hearing. Councilmember Youmans moved to grant the subdivision. Councilmember Wildi seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. The following bills were reviewed, found in order, and recommended to be paid: General Government 155,283.90 Police 58,350.72 Fire 7,432.75 Public Works 41,451.55 Sanitation 30,428.22 Recreation 22,794.62 Water /Sewer 29,941.08 The Mayor said hearing no objections, the bills stand approved. Councilmember Hughes moved to adopt Section 4 -3 -1 Emergency Management Agency; Created; Composition; Voting Status on its second reading. Councilmember Youmans seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Councilmember Hughes moved to approve Section 3 -2 -51 through 3 -2 -73 Occupation Tax Ordinance as amended for its first reading. Councilmember Wildi seconded. Vote by Council was 4 in favor (Hughes, O'Dell, Wildi, Jackson); 1 opposed (Youmans); 1 abstained ( Remeta). Councilmember Jackson moved to adopted the Employee Salary Increase Policy on Merit raises, Cost of Living Allowance, Promotions, and Re- employment. Councilmember O'Dell seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Councilmember O'Dell motioned to eliminate the merit raises form the policy. Councilmember Remeta seconded. Vote by Council was 3 in favor (O'Dell, Remeta, Youmans); 3 opposed (Hughes, Jackson, Wildi). The Mayor broke the 1 1 1 tie by voting in favor of eliminating the merit raises. Councilmember Jackson moved to accept a bid from I Am Construction for laying lines from 2nd to 18th Street. Councilmember O'Dell seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Councilmember O'Dell moved to table parking automation upgrade. Councilmember Youmans seconded. Vote by Council unanimous. A letter from Mr. Tom Bradley concerning the Tybee Marina was read into the minutes (copy attached). Councilmember O'Dell said he remembered something about a time of 8:30 P.M. Research will be done by the Clerk of Council. Notice of Appeal to Superior Court by Mr. Donald Ramsey will be heard before Judge Head on the denial of a setback variance. Councilmember Hughes moved to deny the Ante litem notice of Mr. Larry Hodges. Councilmember Jackson seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Councilmember Hughes appointed Mr. Charlie Waggoner to replace Mr. Bobby Phillips on the Sign Review Board. It was the consensus of Council that no appointment will be made to the Chatham County -Wide Metropolitan Planning Commission Open Space Committee. Councilmember Youmans moved not to send a proclamation on consolidation. Councilmember Jackson seconded. Vote by Council was 5 in favor (Hughes, Remeta, Youmans, O'Dell, Jackson); 1 opposed ( Wildi). Councilmember O'Dell moved to adopt the resolution on Unfunded Mandates. Councilmember Remeta seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Councilmember Hughes moved to delete Section 2 -4 -13 (a) (2) Permanent part time employees from the Code of Ordinances. Councilmember Youmans seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Councilmember Jackson moved to adopt Section 4 -1 -2 Powers and Duties of Police Officers on its first reading. Councilmember Wildi seconded. Attorney Hughes said that state law permits arrests where Tybee does not, this ordinance would put TIPD on level with everyone else. Councilmember Youmans stated that the word lawful should be placed in the last line of this ordinance. Vote by Council was unanimous. Councilmember Remeta gave the background of Section 2 -4 -10 (a) Disciplinary Action 2,3, and 4 stating that the chief was upset when he found out he could not suspend an employee without approval. The committee is the appropriate elected officials, the 1 1 1 Council is where the appeals comes before. Councilmember Remeta moved to deny the first reading. Councilmember Hughes seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. As there was no further business to come before Council the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11 P.M. ,.._P, ik, James P. Locklear, Mayor Clerk of Council, JRB 1 1 1 REPORT TO THE TYBEE ISLAND CITY COUNCIL, October 13,1994 The Tybee Island Historical Preservation Committee adopted the following'mision statement at its regularly scheduled meeting of August 10th, 1994. - ..\ The Tybee Island Historic Preservation Committee is an advisory committee to the Tybee Island City Council. Its function is to advise the City Council on means to protect, preserve, interpret and enhance the history of Tybee Island, its buildings, streets, archaeological sites, and related open spaces ". The members of the Advisory Committee has committed themselves to accomplish the following goals within the context of its mission statement and within a reasonable time frame. 1. Identify all historic buildings on Tybee Island. 2. Identify and recommend to the City Council specific buildings and areas on Tybee which merit nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. 3. Inform local citizens and property owners of tax credits and economic benefits which relate to preservation of historic Buildings. Provide information to citizens which will enable them to find affordable and appropriate solutions for proper preservation of historic buildings. 4. Explore available grant and funding opportunities related to historic preservation for the City of Tybee Island, private residences, and commercial property. 5. Recommend to City Council procedures, policies, and ordinances which would protect the historic integrity of property and enhance federal and state grant, or other funding opportunities for historic buildings on Tybee. 6. Assist in the restoration and enhancement of the Tybee Cemetery at Memorial Park. 7. Research the possibility of "Main Street" grant opportunities for 16th street. 8. Assist in the research of historic names of existing streets and recommend historic names for new streets at Fort Screven. 9. Assist property owners in locating affordable and properly designed signage to identify historic structures on Tybee Island. 10. Research, document, and interpret one of the Gilmore Batteries which fired on Fort Pulaski during the War Between the States. The Committee is proud to report that we have already made significant progress in starting several of these goals including recommending to City Council that the Drive in front of the Tybee Museum and the Shrine Club be Named to honor Thomas Francis Lynch; the formation of a questionnaire on historic street names to be mailed to residents of Fort Screven, the development of several prototype attractive and affordable''signs .fdl• historic buildings on Tybee; and meeting with Susan Kidd Director, and John Hildreth a%sistant Director of the Southern Regional Office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation ori`funding and grant opportunities for Historic Buildings on Tybee Island. We have also obtained significant information to begin the process of identifying historic buildings on Tybee for future nomination'to the prestigious National Register of Historic Places. 1 1 WHEREAS, WHEREAS, R E S O L U T I O N the fiscal year of the City of Tybee Island begins on January 1 and ends on December 31; and Title 3 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Tybee Island, Georgia, and specifically Section 3 -2 -11 provides in part that the millage rate for annual ad valorem tax upon all real and personal property within the City shall be established each year by Resolution of the Mayor and Council; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council desire to set the millage rate for the year beginning January 1, 1994 and ending December 31, 1994 in compliance with the terms of the laws of Georgia and the Ordinances of this City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Tybee Island, in open meeting assembled, that the millage rate of the fiscal year January 1. 1994 through December 31, 1994 be set at .0991 mils. ADOPTED this 13th day of October, 1994. Mayor James P. Locklear Clerk of Council, JRB 1 1 1 Be it ordained and it is hereby ordained by Mayor and Council in Open Meeting assembled that the Tybee Island Code of Ordinance be amended by the Deletion of Title 4, Chapter 3 Section 1 Emergency Management Agency; Created; Composition; Voting Status and that a new paragraph be inserted in its stead to be tilted and numbered the same to read as follows: 4 -3 -1- Emergency management Agency; Created; Composition; Voting Status The Civil Defense Committee is renamed the Emergency Management Agency composed of ten (10) members as follows: (1) the Mayor, or his designated representative, as Director with the right to vote; (2) the Fire Chief and the Police Chief as deputy Directors with the right to vote; (3) the Heads of the Public Works and the Water Sewer Departments with the right to vote; (4) two at large members appointed by the Mayor with the right to vote; and (5) one Records administrator and two Assistant records Administrators. r Adopted this 1J (7)(1:4- day of 1: Mayor James P. Locklear Clerk of Council, jrb EMPLOYEE SALARY INCREASE POLICY ADOPTED: OCTOBER 13, 1994 EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 1995 Cost of living Allowance (COLA): All employees, including appointed employees, will receive an annual COLA increase based on their prior yearly gross salary income in the second pay period of January each year. The size of the COLA increase will be based on three factors: (1) the rise in the cost of living as determined by the federal government in September of the preceding year; (2) the current state of the local economy; and (3) the anticipated City budget for the fiscal year in which the COLA becomes effective. Promotions: An employee promoted to a class for which the minimum salary is equal to or more than the employee's salary in his /her former position will receive a minimum salary increase of one step in promotion. Example: Joe is promoted to Class 2, Step 1 with a salary of $7.08 an hour. His current position is Class 1, Step 3 with a salary of $7.08 an hour. He will remain in Class 2, but bumped up to Step 4 with a salary of 7.33 an hour. Re- employment: An employee re- employed in a former position or in another position in the same class will be placed in a step which pays him /her the same salary. Where an employee has been temporarily suspended, the employee will be reinstated in his /her former position in the same class and step. Adopted this 13 h day of October 1994. j Wow Imo, Mayor James P. Locklear 1 The Honorable Mayor Pat Locklear and City Council of Tybee Island Tybee Island, GA 31328 Dear Mayor & Council: Thomas A. Bradley 1317 Chatham Avenue P. O. Box 839 Tybee Island, GA 31328 October 3, 1994 It has been brought to my attention that Tybee Marina is for sale and at least one of the potential buyers has in mind using the facility as a restaurant. I would like to remind Mayor and Council that this property is zoned NM for Neighborhood Marina. It does not have commercial zoning as is required for a restaurant. Tybee Marina has operated as a Neighborhood Marina for the past 50 years. However, in the last two or three years the owners have tried to convert it from a marina into a bar and restaurant. Already, the noise of delivery trucks, hours of operation, volume of garbage and insufficient parking are a nuisance to the adjoining neighbors. I am strongly opposed to any further commercialization of my neighborhood and request that the owners of Tybee Marina operate in compliance with the zoning restrictions. TAB /jpb Enc. (1) Zoning Ordinance 1 Sincerely, YJ,i ,). &44 Thomas A. Bradley 1 1 1 The City of Tybee Island is accepting bids for an annual contract, renewable for three (3) consecutive years, for water /sewer /storm drainage utility construction. Contractor will provide acceptable record drawings with location of line to center line of right of way for each construction project. Construction materials will be supplied by the city; the contractor is to provide redressing materials such as asphalt, concrete, sodding. Contractor will provide both a bid bond and a performance bond. Item Estimated Annual Quantity C900 PVC Pipe 12" 10,000 if 10" 200 if 8" 5,000 if 6" 9,000 if 2" 1,000 if 1" 6,000 if Gate Valves & Valve Boxes 12" 12 10" 5 8" 22 6" 90 2" 25 1" 100 Fittings 100 pounds /fitting 10,000 lbs. Tie to Main (1 ") 200 Tie to Existing Main 2" 25 6" 12 8" 8 10" 5 12" 3 Jack & Bore 12" 5 14" 5 16" 5 Fire Hydrants w /Valve Box 25 Asphalt Paving - SY (DOT Standards) 43 Intersections + 1 Block Concrete Driveways - SY 25 Asphalt Driveways - SY 2 Sodding /Grassing - SY 9,000 if Award of contract will be based on either individual unit quantities or on total pricing. The city reserves the right to reject any /all bids. Sealed bids must be received at Tybee Island City Hall no later than Noon on Monday, October 3, 1994. vse, j3 3c5 7 oh a 6 t - of 440 ENA /OVA ok GA M os /- ?8G3/v y 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 _ze--.:14-r\ ea-,1).ctr? ESTIMATED ITEM ANNUAL (furnished by City) OUANTITY Remove and replace 1'/i" thick asphalt paving and stone base (GA DOT Standards) Remove and replace concrete driveways (assume 4" thicknessw /welded wire reinf.) Remove and replace asphaltic concrete driveway 1000 SY 300 SY 24 SY Sodding (including fine grading) 2000 SF Grassing (including fine grading, fertilizer, mulching) 5000 SF UNIT UNIT COST SY SY �O tee SY 0 SF �� D SF Z Pressure testing and chlorination (per valved off seciton. a. of new main) 10 sections /3OO SECTION WATER DISTIBUTION SYSTEM ITEM NO. 1. DESCRIPTION 12" Water Main 2. 10" Water Main 3. 8" Water Main ESTIMATED QUANTITY LF LF LF 6 D.S.R. N0 5 35 FMA /00 LIES SMP.A. Nu. UNIT PRICE $ 03 TOTAL INSTALLATION COST PER UNIT, INCLUDING MATERIALS. EQUII'MEI'rr, INSURANCE, OVERHEAD AND PROFIT • ClO GL5 • 9oe Coo o TOTAL PRICE $ ���� vn ohs" ITEM ESTIMATED UNIT TOTAL NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRICE PRISE 4. 6" Water Main LF $ $ 5. 4" Water Main LF $ $ 6. 2" Water Main LF $ $ 7. Steel Casing Pipe LF $ $ 8. 3/4" Service Laterals LF $ $ 9. 1" Service Laterals LF $ $ 10. 12" Valve and Box EA $ $ 11. 10" Valve and Box EA $ $ 12. 8" Valve and Box EA $ $ 13. 6" Valve and Box EA $ $ 14. 4" Valve and Box EA $ $ 15. 2" Valve and Box EA $ $ 16. 2" Valve, Box and Riser EA $ $ 17. Fire Hydrant w /6" Valve EA $ $ and Box . 18. 3/4" Corp. Stop w/Plastic EA $ $ Gooseneck 19. 1/4" Curb Stop EA $ $ 20. Connect of Extg. System w/Tapping Sleeve and Valve in Box EA 7 D.S.R. N : Li 0 1 1 1 1 1 A rte, e-tsn,5 J Ca ITEM ESTIMATED UNIT TOTAL NO. DESCRIPTION OUANTITY PRICE PRICE 21. Connect to Extg. System at Point Provided w/Tapping Sleeve & Valve in Manhole EA 22. Connect to Extg. System at Point Provided EA 23. Remove & Replace 2" Valve, Box & Riser EA 24. Misc. Concrete CY $ 25. Fittings incl. Thrust Blocking LB 26. Remove & Replace Extg. Asphalt Paving LF PAVING, GRADING AND STORM DRAINAGE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SUBTOTAL $ $ TOTAL ALL WORK $ � (= 13Ona i rN5 '(l eq o,, PG( .o30/ ' i �r 57 4,-6-4) • D.S.R Na ___ FEMA -msµ f. Nti. iv 8 l D.S.A. No. S5.3SISheeta6 o �i_FiAA ZDA 036 1 1 r Ca sL I. SCHEDULE OF BID PROPOSAL The Bidder must fill in the unit prices in figures, make extensions of each item and total as indicated. For complete information concerning these items, see the Specifications. ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR WATER LINE INSTALLATION BID SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER, 1994 TOTAL INSTALLATION COST PER UNIT. INCLUDING ESTIMATED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT. ITEM (furnished ANNUAL UNIT INSURANCE, OVERI MAD by City) QUANTITY UNIT COST AND PROFIT C -900 PVC Class 150 (including PVC bends) • 12 -inch 10,000 LF LF 90 000 10 -inch 200 LF LF 8 - /6e, 8 -inch 5,000 LF LF 7 38'%5-af 6 -inch 9,000 LF LF 6 75 44:1, 76 2) ASTM D -2241 Pressure Rated Pipe Calls 160 (SDR 26) 2 1 1,000 LF 6,000 LF D.S.R. No. 0 _DR LF 3 LF O 3 2.1 of 6 ri :F.. i cy. n : $CL3 ,Poo 1 1 1 Resolution Whereas, unfunded federal mandates on state and local governments have increased significantly in recent years; and, Whereas, federal mandates require cities and towns and to perform duties without consideration of local circumstances, costs, or capacity, and subject municipalities to civil or criminal penalties for noncompliance; and. Whereas, federal mandates require compliance regardless of other pressing local needs and priorities affecting the health, welfare, and safety of municipal citizens; and. Whereas, excessive federal burdens on local governments force some combination of higher local taxes and fees and /or reduced local services on citizens and local taxpayers; and, Whereas, federal mandates are too often inflexible, one - size -fits -all requirements that impose unrealistic time frames and specify procedures or facilities where less costly alternatives might be just as effective; and. Whereas, despite growing support in Congress for relief from Unfunded Mandates, the federal government has just published the Semi - Annual Unified Regulatory agenda, which lists 517 proposed regulations that the federal departments and agencies believe will impose direct costs on local governments ;.and, Whereas, existing mandates impose harsh pressures on local budgets and the federal government has imposed a freeze upon funding to help compensate for any new mandates; and, Whereas, the Georgia Municipal Association and the cities and towns of Georgia recognize that unfunded federal mandates also place a strain on the state government, often taking away state control over programs and the allocation of state dollars and forcing the state to serve as the "compliance officer" for the federal government; and, Whereas, the cumulative impact of these legislative and regulatory actions directly affect the citizens of our cities and towns; and, Whereas, the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), in cooperation with the National League of Cities (NLC), is continuing its public education campaign to help citizens understand and then reduce the burden and inflexibility of unfunded mandates, including participation in National Unfunded Man- dates Week, October 24 -30, 1994; and, Now, therefore, be it resolved that the (City of Tybee Island ) endorses the efforts of the Georgia Municipal Association and supports working with GMA and NLC to fully inform our citizens about the impact of federal mandates on our local governments and the pocketbooks of our citizens. Be it further resolved that the (City of Tybee Island ) endorses organizing and participating in events during the week of October 24- 30,1994. Be it further resolved that the (City of Tybee Island ) resolves to continue our efforts to work with members of our Congressional and General Assembly to educate them about the impact of federal and state mandates and actions necessary to reduce their burden on our citizens. Adopted this 13th day of October, 19 a Q �� Clerk Count 1, JRB Mayor James P. Locklear 1 1 Ordinance # The City of Tybee Island Mayor and Council in open meeting assembled do hereby delete Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 13 Leave policies (a) (2) Permanent part -time employees in its entirety. 2 -4 -13 (a) (2) Permanent part -time employees. Permanent part -time employees earn annual leave at the rate of one - fourth (1/4) of a day per month, or three (3) days per year in their first year of service. After their first year of employment, they may earn annual leave at the rate of one -half day per month, six (6) days per year. ADOPTED TO delete this 161111 day of O a% , 1994. 0.w., Mayor James Clerk of Council, JRB . Locklear