HomeMy Public PortalAbout20200316Minuteshome3.docxCity Council Minutes, March 16, 2020
Mayor Sessions called the Emergency City Council meeting to order at 4:30PM. Those present were Jay Burke, Monty Parks, John Branigin, Barry Brown and Spec Hosti. Also attending were
Dr. Shawn Gillen, City Manager; Bubba Hughes, City Attorney; and Janet LeViner, Clerk of Council. Nancy DeVetter attended via teleconference.
Mayor Sessions stated the purpose of this Emergency City Council meeting is to discuss the City’s plan in light of the current coronavirus. She asked Dr. Gillen to report on the recent
CEMA meeting earlier that afternoon. Dr. Gillen stated the City offices are closed today, March 16th and for the remainder of the week. At the end of the week, Staff will re-evaluate
the operations of the City for the following week, March 23 – 27, 2020. He reported River’s End Campground will not take any further reservations until after April 1, 2020 and will
continue to be diligent regarding current guest as far as disinfecting bathrooms and public areas. Dr. Gillen explained that the Administrative Staff will be working remotely from
home while the offices are closed. Closures include Marine Science Center, Tybee Post Theater and the Lighthouse. These venues will be closed for two weeks. Mayor Sessions stated
the CDC issued a statement limited crowds to only ten (10) people and asked that everyone be careful. Mr. Branigin recommended restaurant goers order carry-out as a way to avoid possible
contact with individuals who might have come in contact with the virus. Ms. DeVetter would like Mayor and Council to reach out to our local delegation moving forward for guidance.
She would also like a plan in place if there was to be a confirmed case in Tybee. Mayor Sessions confirmed.
Mayor Sessions also recommended the scheduling of a workshop on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 to further discuss possible procedures. The Clerk to move forward with the scheduling of the
workshop.
Being there was no further discussion, Barry Brown made a motion to adjourn. John Branigin seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00PM.
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Janet R. LeViner, CMC
Clerk