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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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James P. Locklear, Mayor
Clerk of Council, JRB
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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.
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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
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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.
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Adopted this 1J (7)(1:4- day of
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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
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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
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Sincerely,
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Thomas A. Bradley
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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.
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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
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TOTAL
PRICE
$
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