HomeMy Public PortalAbout20200709Synopsis.docxCity Council Synopsis July 9, 2020
Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda
Mayor Sessions called the consent agenda to order at 6:30PM on July 9, 2020. Those present were Monty Parks, John Branigin, Jay Burke, Barry Brown, Nancy DeVetter and Spec Hosti. Also
attending were Dr. Shawn Gillen, City Manager; Bubba Hughes, City Attorney; Tracy O’Connell, EPRA Law Firm, George Shaw, Director, Community Development; and Janet LeViner, Clerk of
Council.
Mayor Sessions listed the following items on the consent agenda:
Amended Minutes, June 18, 2020, City Council Meeting
Minutes, June 25, 2020, Second Reading, Millage 2020-2021
Amended Minutes, June 25, 2020, City Council Meeting
Transferable Yearly Parking Decals
Speed Hump Policy
Adopt the Chatham County Emergency Operating Plan and the Hazard Mitigation Plan
Late Fees and Refunds
Resolution 2020: Emergency Directive on Suspension of Zoning Restriction on Recreational Vehicles in residential areas for Hazard Mitigation Grant
Opening Ceremonies
Call to Order
Invocation: Rev. Sue Jackson, Trinity Methodist Church
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions
Swann Seiler, Georgia Power
Justin Wainscott, Sr. Chief, USCG
Camilla Pittman, IIMC, Region III Director: Jan LeViner, MMC and Athenian Fellow
Reports of Staff
Review policy for two day parking passes that are used by STVR’s and Hotels. Nancy DeVetter made a motion to discontinue. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Citien to be Heard
Keith Gay: Real Estate
Carrie Efird: Trash Services and City Dump
Andy Davis: Unmaintained Strand Avenue Right-of-Way
Honorable Edna Jackson: Race Equity Resolution
Dr. Amir Toure: Race Equity Resolution
Libohang Mothapo: Race Equity Resolution
Carole Jackson: Race Equity Resolution
Jennifer Hutcherson: Race Equity Resolution
Elaine McGruder: Race Equity Resolution
Amy Gastner: STVR’s and Pool Moratorium
Cody Gay: STVR’s and Pool Moratorium
Carrie Efird: STVR’s and Pool Moratorium
Susan Inveninato: STVR’s Moratorium
Matt Tode: STVR’s Moratorium
Andy Davis: STVR’s Moratorium
Demery Bishop: STVR’s and Pool Moratorium
Reports of Staff
Review policy for two day parking passes that are used by STVR’s. Barry Brown made a motion to discontinue policy. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve to discontinue
policy, 6-0.
Monty Parks made a motion to approve the consent agenda. John Branigin seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Public Hearings
Variance: requesting 2.5 feet into side setback for new carport/storage area – 1413 Fifth Ave. - Zone R-2 – 40011 06008–Mary Anne Butler. Monty Parks made a motion to deny. Nancy DeVetter
seconded. Voting in favor was Monty Parks and Nancy DeVetter. Voting against were Jay Burke, John Branigin, Barry Brown and Spec Hosti. Motion to deny failed 2-4. John Branigin
made a motion to approve. Barry Brown seconded. Voting in favor were Jay Burke, John Branigin, Barry Brown and Spec Hosti. Voting against were Nancy DeVetter and Monty Parks. Vote
was 4-2 to approve.
Variance: requesting 3.4’ feet into side setback & 7.6’ feet into front setback for second means of egress and new deck – 1109 Laurel Ave. – Zone R-1-B – 40026 04011 – Paul & Carrie
Harvill. Monty Parks made a motion to deny. Nancy DeVetter seconded. Voting in favor were Monty Parks, Nancy DeVetter, Spec Hosti, and John Branigin. Voting against were Jay Burke
and Barry Brown. Vote to deny, 4-2.
Variance: requesting 3.53’ feet into side/rear setback -803 First St. & 4 N Campbell Ave.- Zone C-2 – 40019 01005/01002/01001 – Matt Anderson. Spec Hosti made a motion to approve.
Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Variance: Requesting To Put Pool Two Feet From Property Line Instead Of The Required Five Foot Setback-52 Captains View-Zone-R-2-4002116013-Tanya and Roger Huff. Nancy DeVetter made
a motion to deny. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to deny, 6-0.
Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations and Comments
Draft Moratorium, STVR. Mayor Sessions recused. Monty Parks made a motion to table. John Branigin seconded. Voting in favor were Jay Burke, Monty Parks, John Branigin, Barry Brown
and Special Hosti. Voting against was Nancy DeVetter. Motion to table approved, 5-1. Mayor Sessions returned to the dais.
Draft Moratorium, Pools. Barry Brown made a motion to put a 90 day moratorium on pools and irrigation systems. Nancy DeVetter seconded. Voting in favor of the moratorium were Nancy
DeVetter and Barry Brown. Voting in the opposition were Jay Burke, Monty Parks, John Branigin and Spec Hosti. Motion failed, 2-4.
Wearing of Masks. No Action Taken
Rules of Conduct and Rules of Council. No Action Taken