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1997- 01 -09. City Council Minutes
The Tybee Island City Council held its regular monthly
meeting on Thursday, January 9, 1997. Mayor Walter W. Parker
called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. The following members of
Council were present: Ed Merves, Jack Youmans, William Remeta,
Michael A. Hosti, Mariann Wildi, and Mallory Pearce. City
Attorney Edward Hughes and City Manager Bill Farmer were also
present.
Councilmember Merves gave the invocation followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance . Mayor Parker congratulated Bill Farmer and
Michael Hosti on the New Years' Eve party stating that it was a
great success and everyone who attended had a wonderful time.
Mayor Parker announced that Tindol and Smith, the Citys'
auditors, could not make the meeting tonight and that they will
appear at the February meeting to discuss the fund balances with
Council.
Mr. Bob Riedel, owner of the Oar House, read a letter to
Council asking for relief on his business license fees for 96.
(Copy of letter attached and becomes part of these minutes)
Mr. Sprague Exley, Southend Neighborhood Association,
thanked Council for the patience concerning the water storage
tank site stating that they have worked hard to find a safer,
more stable location. Mr. Exley said that a site in the
commercial zone has been found and that Hussey, Gay, Bell and
DeYoung stated that it would take two weeks for the soil samples
and investigation. Mr. Sprague asked Council consideration for
swapping 14th Street site for the unopened portion of Butler
Avenue at the southend of the island and also for two weeks delay
in order to have results from the engineers.
Jackie Brown, Xi Delta Chi, asked permission for a one day
special beer license, with the fee to be waived, for the Taste of
Tybee to be held on April 19, in Jaycee Park, with a rain date of
April 26.
Linda Larsen invited all to join the Tybee Island League of
Voters stating that it is not a special interest group.
Mayor Parker opened the public hearing on the proposed
zoning text amendment on height. Zoning Administrator Byers said
that it would entail changes in 3 sections of the Land Use
Development Plan. Merves asked that the C -1, C -2 and TBR be
pointed out on the zoning map. Mrs. Byers said that C -2 and TBR
are one in the same. Remeta asked for the Planning Commission
recommendation. Mrs. Byers said that they recommend 45 feet in
the C -1, C -2 and TBR districts because variances have been
granted to a height of 44.9 feet. Linda Larsen said that 43 feet
would not mean high rises on Tybee. Ms. Larsen said that the
property values are going up and that the beach needs tourists
because they generate revenue and that helps to keep the property
taxes down. Kathy Williams said that she agrees with Linda about
the tourism, but if we overdeveloped the island we will lose its
character, and that we need to keep density down. Mrs. Williams
said that natural resources are needed to attract visitors.
Julian Page stated that he is confused, owners of new
construction would like to have 9 to 10 foot ceilings but by
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adding 8 feet to height limit all you are doing is adding one
more floor of livable space. Mayor Parker said that he formed the
concept from input from citizens. Mr. Page said that he supports
a change of 2, 3 or 4 feet island wide. Jim Kluttz said that we
need to look at C -1 and C -2 separately, that C -2 is the entrance
to the island on Highway 80 and what we are talking about are
condos. Youmans said that in C -2 you can not build condos. Byers
stated that the code provides for tourist accommendations for
rental purposes. Katrina Hughes said that the first thing you see
coming on to the island is trailer homes and that there is
nothing nice until you get around the bend.
Mayor Parker opened the meeting for business legally
presented stating that he would entertain a motion on the request
made by Mr. Sprague Exley concerning the site location for the
water storage tank. Youmans asked if Council was not informed at
the December meeting that the deadline for awarding the tank
construction bid was only 2 days after the January meeting. Mayor
Parker said that we have a 30 day extension on the bid. Youmans
asked who requested the extension. City Manger Farmer said that
he did it as a precaution in case Council wanted to look at
something else. Youmans said that we are all clear to award the
bid. Pearce said that he would be willing to reconsider the tank
site with 3 conditions: 1) No cost to the City, 2) that the site
is equally satisfactory, 3) no delay in moving forward with
construction. Remeta said that a couple of years ago he made the
motion to delay in order to investigate a new site, but we have
to go forward on this and does not see how we can delay. Remeta
stated that it will cost the people more money and that the
current tank is in terrible shape. Youmans said that this had
begun during Mayor Parker's last administration and at that time
we could have purchased a used tank but that is not available now
and that it has cost the city over $100,000.00 because of the
delay. Merves said that he understands what Youmans and Remeta
are saying but the fact is that the tank is not up yet and he
agrees with Pearce about conditions for the delay. Remeta asked
if we are willing to swap the land, be fair to Mr. Exley so that
he won't be spending his money for nothing. Youmans said that the
19th Street /Butler property is oceanfront property and the only
access to the beach by the public, but he would be willing to
consider the swap if Mr. Exley is willing to pay for oceanfront
property. Mr. Exley said the new site is on Lovell off 14th
Street. City Attorney Hughes said that the City could not include
the triangle piece of property belonging to Sara Butler and that
the unopened street would have to be a walkway so the public
could get to the beach. Hughes said that it could cost the City
more or less to build at a different site. Youmans said that the
property in question has a city well close to it and that piling
must be put down at an angle and they can not go under other
peoples property. Wildi stated that she spoke with Bob Whechell
and what Youmans has said is correct and important because of the
well. Mr. Exley said that only one suit was dismissed and that
the association has $109,000. invested in the property. Pearce
asked what the lag time was for start of construction. Farmer
answered two weeks for soil testing, but the engineers would have
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to look at redesigning, maybe re- bidding for the contract. As
contract stands it states for competition in the summer. Remeta
said that the contract could be awarded tonight and that a clause
could be added. Wildi asked the amount of money invested at the
19th Street /Butler site? Farmer answered around $30,000. Wildi
asked who would pay for soil testing? Mr. Exley said that the
association would and the cost would be about $3,000. and he
agrees with Youmans that this has been going on for a long time.
Mr. Exley said the proposed lot is one lot in on Lovell off 14th
Street. Wildi asked Mr. Exley if there was a Plan "B" and Mr.
Exley answered no. A gentleman from Brown Steel said that he
could not tell council waht effect the pilings would have on the
well, but if you award bid tonight then the City is tied into
dealing with one company, maybe the Council would consider a
rebid. Hosti stated that the construction would probably be less
since the tank would be further inland. Merves moved to delay
awarding the bid on the water storage tank for two weeks. Pearce
seconded. Youmans made an amendment to the motion by stating a
Special Council meeting be scheduled and held on January 23, 1997
at 7:30 P.M. Merves accepted the Youmans amendment. Vote by
Council was unanimous.
Hosti moved to approve consideration on the proposed land
swap, with 19th Street /Butler Avenue being placed in a land
trust, if the 14th Street site is compatible. Merves seconded.
Remeta asked if by considering the land swap are we putting the
City in bad shape in reference to a lawsuit. City Attorney Hughes
answered no. Mr. Exley said he wants to find out if the City
would be willing to swap. Voting in favor were Merves, Hosti,
Pearce; opposed were Youmans, Remeta, Wildi. Mayor Parker broke
the tie by voting in favor of considering the land swap proposal.
Remeta stated that he feels this will cause the City a problem.
Pearce moved to approve the one day beer permit and waive
the fee for the Taste of Tybee. Remeta seconded. Vote by Council
was unanimous.
Wildi moved to table the zoning text amendment on the height
limit in order to prolong the agony. Pearce seconded. Wildi said
that we should explore some of the ideas Mr. Page mentioned.
Hosti stated that the Council has voted this down , so why is it
before Council again. Hosti stated that 35 feet is fine as the
limit. Hosti said people are asking to keep down density. Pearce
said the Council has been round and round on this issue. Voting
in favor to table were Merves, Wildi, Pearce; opposed Youmans,
Remeta, Hosti. Mayor Parker broke the tie by voting in favor to
table.
Pearce moved to accept December's minutes. Remeta seconded
with one correction concerning the dog waste staying on the beach
for a year stating that he said that people use the beach year
round.
Vote by Council was unanimous.
Hosti moved to approve the bills for December 96. Pearce
seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
City Manager Farmer explained the contract with Chatham
County Tax Commission for the billing and collection of our
property taxes stating that it would be $4.00 per parcel. Hosti
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asked how much money total. Farmer said between $15,000. to
$20,000. Pearce moved to accept contract. Died for lack of a
second.
Pearce moved to table decision on the Intercel tower to see
if the City can get any better negotiations. Remeta seconded,
stating that Southerntel has been scouting the island. Voting in
favor to table were Remeta, Hosti, Pearce; opposed were Merves,
Youmans, Wildi. Mayor Parker broke the tie by voting in favor of
the table.
City Manager Farmer said that he has the information for
Councilmember Hosti concerning the number of tax parcels. There
are 2,200 parcels at a cost to the city of around $10,000 to
Chatham, but with a saving of $15,000 to $20,000 to Tybee.
Pearce moved to adopt the Wage Scale /Position Classification
schedule. Merves seconded. Remeta said that he goes along with
Farmer concerning the lower scale employees but would like to
table any decision until final numbers are presented. Pearce said
that the resolution states conditions and the schedule does not
commit us to raises. Farmer has made some hourly employees
salaried employees. Vote by Council was 4 in favor (Merves,
Hosti, Wildi, Pearce); 2 opposed (Remeta, Youmans).
Pearce moved to approve the Beach Rules Ordinance Section 9-
1-5 on its first reading and to approve the words for the beach
rules signs at each entrance to the beach. Youmans seconded
stating that metal signs should be purchased. Mayor Parker said
he believes Chatham County makes signs. Merves said that the
areas for surfing and fishing are reasonable but what about dogs
on the beach. Farmer said that dogs would be allowed by special
permission of Council. Pearce made the amendment to his motion by
the addition of no walking in the dunes. Youmans accepted the
amendment. Vote by Council was 3 in favor ( Merves, Hosti,
Pearce); 3 opposed (Youmans, Remeta, Wildi). Mayor Parker broke
the tie by voting in favor of the first reading and the words for
the sign.
City Manager Farmer explained the parking ordinances
presented to Council. Pearce said that the meters read 8 a.m.
until midnight, maybe they should state 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
instead. Mayor Parker said that we were supposed to involve the
Chamber, but that Councilmember Youmans was sick the day of the
meeting. Youmans said now that the pier pavilion is there we
might want to keep the current hours.
Pearce moved to adopt the Emergency Management Plan. Youmans
seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Pearce moved to authorize the awarding of the water storage
tank contract to the lowest bidder. Youmans seconded. The man
from Brown Steel said that his company bid on the specs that the
engineers put together and feels that the bid process is being
compromised. The award is being centered around electrical
contractors, which is about 10% of the total bid. The gentleman
said that Caldwell has recently been awarded 33 tank construction
contracts across the U.S. and that Brown has only been awarded 5,
and he appreciates the opportunity to bid and has enjoyed the
attending the meetings. Pearce withdrew his motion.
Pearce moved to accept City Manager Farmers' recommendation
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to contract with Ms. Rachel Perkins for the Ecology Fund Grant by
Savannah Presbytery. Merves seconded. Remeta said that people do
not want a survey, do not want invasion of their yards. Pearce
said that no one will go on private property without permission.
Pearce said this will be a survey of the island, mapping and
education of the public only. Vote by Council was 3 in favor
( Merves, Hosti, Pearce); 3 opposed (Youmans, Remeta, Wildi).
Mayor Parker broke the tie by voting in favor of awarding the
contract to Ms. Perkins.
City Manager Farmer recommended that the City contract with
Ms. Mary Ingles for the special events position. Pearce moved to
approve recommendation. Youmans seconded. Wildi stated that Ms.
Ingles has the qualifications to do a good job. Vote by Council
was unanimous.
City Manger Farmer explained that the revision of the entire
Code of Ordinances would take about 3 to 4 months. Mayor Parker
said that we need a list of about 50 citizens. Farmer said that
the 50 would be broken down into groups of 5 to 6. Mayor Parker
asked that each councilmember turn in 8 names before the next
Council meeting.
Pearce moved to adopt the Resolution on PEBSCO Employees
Deferred Compensation Plan. Youmans seconded. Vote by Council was
unanimous.
Remeta moved to adopt the Resolution from GEFA for
application for the solid waste reduction grant. Pearce seconded.
Vote By Council was unanimous.
Remeta asked when citizens can start applying for Homestead
exemption. Farmer said as soon as paper work is complete.
The Council elected the following citizens for a two year
term ending January 31, 1999 on the Planning Commission: Whitley
Reynolds, Ken Wade, Marianne Brouilette, Alice Martin and Sally
Keller.
The Mayor asked that Council recommend a citizen to serve on
the CUTS committee at the February meeting.
Hosti moved to approve Title 200 Retirement Plan, Article
III Participation, Section 6 City Manager on its first reading.
Pearce seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Pearce moved to adopt Section 2 -4 -10.1 Drug Free Workplace
on its second reading. Wildi seconded., Vote by Council was
unanimous.
City Attorney Hughes reminded Council that we still have
litigation pending with the Southend Neighborhood Association.
As there was no further business to come before Council
Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 10:15 P.M.
Cl k of Coy cil,
Mayor Walter W. Parker
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Robert R. Riedel
dba
The Oar House
1311 Butler Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328
(912) 786 -4096 (912) 786 -5055
January 9. 1997
To Mayor, Council, City Attorney
Please consider this final request for relief of the $2005.00 paid for operating licenses during the
last quarter of calendar 1996.
The license fees are established by the cost to the city to enforce ordinances. The Oar House
paid fully for operation by Paul Burns for the entire year of 1996. I also paid for the entire year.
There was no increase in cost to the city when I took over the operation. The city collected twice
for the same services. If a real property changes hands, the taxes are prorated among buyer
and seller and the city gets revenue only once from the owner on January 1st.
I state again, that with proper information from City Personnel during the time I was buying the
Oar House, I would have "leased" the business from Paul Burns and "managed" the operation
until the new license year. Note that has taken place in at least one other location on Tybee
during the year. I ask for no more than was allowed or granted in that case.
I beg relief.
Seincerely;
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Robert R. Riedel
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Bills for the Month of December - 96
General Government 52,051.81
Police 57,000.69
Fire 2,512.80
Public Works 42,717.01
Sanitation 4,711.61 (Waste Management
bill not included)
Recreation /Lifeguards
Parking 13,387.53
Water /Sewer 180,645.39
Fund Three
Streets /Roads
Rec /StormDrain /Utility
Beach Renourishment
10.00
1,000.00
15,483.36
RESOLUTION
WAGE SCALE /POSITION CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, The City of Tybee Island requires a Wage
Scale /Position Classification Schedule in order to determine
appropriate compensation for City Employees, and
WHEREAS, a wage study has been completed usinc Department of
Community Affairs Wage and Salary Survey Data, and the City of
Tybee Island has used this data to establish an appropriate Wage
Scale /Position Classification Schedule for its employees. and
WHEREAS, budget limitations prohibit the City of Tybee
Island from fully implementing a new Wace Scale /Position
Classification Schedule during any one budcet year,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wace Scale/Position
Classification Schedule attached hereto and made a part hereof,
be established as the City of Tybee Island Wace Scale Schedule
for 1997 and thereafter until amended, providinc that the City
Manager shall effect compensation chances in accordance with this
schedule only to the extent permitted by budgets established by
the Mayor and City Council.
RESOLVED, this
day of tor„
Agr
W r ter W. Parker, Mayor
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, Clerk of Council
1997.
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND WAGE SCALE /POSITION CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
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JANUARY 9,1997
1997 DATA
2 MINIMAXSALARIES/WAGES CATEGORIES
3 G • 3
4 $/Hr $/Yr R Administration Police
5 A Inspection Fire
6 L D Rec. & Parking
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8
9 5.51 11,481 1 Parking Enforcement Officer Police Cadet
10 7.23 15,038 Lifeguard
11 Assistant Head Lifeguard
12
13 6.06
14
15
18 6.67 13,874
17 8.75 18,200
18
19
20 7.33 15,246 4 Cashier Communications Officer
21 9.62 20,010 Jailer /Corrections Officer
22 Animal Control Officer
23 Fire Dept. Administrative Assist
24 Records Cerk 11
25
26
27 8.07 — 116,786 5 Parking & Rec. Office Administrator Assist Clerk of Court Assistant Mechanic
28 10.58 22,006 Parking & Recreation Supervisor Fines Collection Clerk/ Assistant Carpenter
29 Accounting Clerk Property /Evidence Clerk Heavy Equipment Operator
30 Firefighter
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32
33 6.87 18,450 6 Accounting Specialist/Asst. City Treasurer Police Officer Lead Mechanic
34 11.64 24,211 City Marshal (Code Enforcement Officer) Clerk Of Court/Office Manager Foreman
35 Recreation Specialist Communication Supervisor/Terminal Agen Coor. Lead Carpenter
36 Administrative Officer
37 Fire Lieutenant
38
39
40 9.78 20,301 7 Parking and Recreation Director Police Sergeant/Shift Supervisor
41 12.81 26,645 Criminal Investigator
42 Detective
43 Senior Police Officer /Shift Supervisor
44 Fire Captain
45 _ Police Corporal/Shift Supervisor
46
47 10.74 22,339 8 City Treasurer Police Lieutenant
48 14.09 29,307 Zoning Administrator Police Captain
49 Assistant Fire Chief
Pubic Works
Water & Sewer
Janitor
Mechanic's Helper
12,605 2 Head Lifeguard
7.95 16,536
Laborer
Records Clerk 1
50
51
52
53
54
Water /Sewer Technician III
Water /Sewer Technician II
Water /Sewer Technician I
Water /Sewer construction & Maint. Foreman
Assistant Public Works Director
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55
56
57
58
59
60
61
82
63
64
65
86
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND WAGE SCALE/POSITION CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
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11.81
—
24,585
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9
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Manager of Information Systems
Police Major/Assistant Chief of Police
15.50
32,240
12.99
7,019
10
Fire Chief
Public Works Director
Water/Sewer Director
17.05
35,464
14.29
18.75
29,723
39,000
11
Clerk of Council/Personnel Director
Chief of Police
15.72
32,698
12
Financial Director/ Assistant City Manager
20.83
42,910
•
17.29
35,983
13
22.89
47,195
19.02
39,582
14
City Manager
24.96
51,917
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
GRADES
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND WAGE SCALE /POSITION CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
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F
1
2
1
5.51
2
6.06
6.67
4
7.33
5
6
7
8
9
8.07
8.87
9.76
10.74
11.81
5.65
6.21
6.83
7.52
, 8.27
9.10
10.01
11.01
12.11
10
12.99
13.32
11
14.29
14.65
12
15.72
16.11
3
5.79
6.37
7.00
7.71
8.48
9.32
10.26
11.28
12.41
13.65
15.02
16.52
13
17.29
17.73
18.17
14
19.02
19.50
19.99
5.93
6.53
7.18
7.90
8.69
9.56
10.51
11.56
12.72
13.99
15.39
16.93
18.62
20.48
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"'STEPS
5
6.08
6.69
7.36
8.10
8.90
9.80
10.77
11.85
13.04
14.34
15.78
17.35
19.09
21.00
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6.23
6.86
7.54
8.30
9.13
10.04
11.04
12.15
13.36
14.70
16.17
17.79
19.57
21.52
7
6.39
7.03
7.73
8.50
9.36
10.29
11.32
12.45
13.70
15.07
16.57
18.23
20.05
22.06
6.55
7.20
7.93
8.72
9.59
10.55
11.60
12.76
14.04
15.44
16.99
9
6.71
7.38
8.12
8.94
9.83
10.81
11.89
13.08
14.39
15.83
17.41
10
6.88
7.57
8.33
9.16
10.07
11.08
12.19
13.41
14.75
11
12
7.05
7.23
7.76
8.53
9.39
10.33
11.36
12.50
13.74
15.12
16.23
16.63
7.95
8.75
9.62
10.58
11.64
12.81
14.09
15.50
17.05
17.85
18.29
18.75
19.15
18.69
20.56
22.61 23.18
21.07
19.63
20.12
20.63
21.60
22.14
22.69
23.76 24.35
24.96
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PLAN
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
ADOPTED
JANUARY 9, 1997
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
The Emergency Management Plan for Tybee Island consists of the
following:
1. The Emergency Management Agency is responsible for emergency
planning and implementation of emergency plans. (Code 4 -3- 1,2,3)
2. The Emergency Management Commissiron is responsible for
providing advice in planning for emergencies. (Code 4- 3- 4,5 -9)
3. Emergency management planning occurs year around.
Implementation of emergency plans occurs during the hurricane
season, extending from June 1 through November 30.
4. Upon a Hurricane Watch, the Director and Deputy Directors of
the Emergency Management Agency work with the City Manager in
effecting a transition from normal day -to -day operations to fully
implementing emergency activities under the direction and control
of the Emergency Management Agency, at the initial Emergency
Operations Center /Command Post at City Hall.
5. Upon a Hurricane Warning, the Director and Deputy Directors of
the Emergency Management Agency continue implementing the Emergency
Management Plan, with the Emergency Operations Center relocated to
the Tybee Island Police Station.
6. When Evacuation of the island is necessary, the Director and
Deputy Directors coordinate the evacuation of the island.
7. During the Recovery Phase, the Director and Deputy Directors
work with federal (FEMA), state (GEMA) and county emergency
authorities in restoring normal operations in the city, and
effecting the transition of operating responsibilities to the City
Manager.
8. There are six (6) Operating Conditions that influence emergency
planning and implementation. These operating conditions are
described as follows:
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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES;
The specific responsibilities and activities of the various
organizations, departments, and other entities of the City during
each of the six Operating Conditions are as follows:
OPERATING
CONDITION DESCRIPTION
Emergency Management Agency:
5 Update Emergency Management Plan
4 Review Emergency Management Plan
Discuss City preparedness with City Manager
Commence hurricane tracking
3 Effect transition of shifting operating
responsibilities from the City Manager
to the Emergency Management Agency
Establish Emergency Operations Center /Command
Post at City Hall
Coordinate preparations for evacuation
2 Relocate Emergency Operations Center /Command
Post to the Police Station
Coordinate evacuation
Discontinue operations and leave island
0 Establish Emergency Operations Center /Command
Post at suitable location
Coordinate return and recovery activities with
federal, state, and county emergency authorities
Effect transition of shifting operating
responsibilities from the Emergency Management
Agency to the City Manager
Emergency Management Commission
5 Review Emergency Management Plan and recommend
amendments to the Plan
4 Not Applicable
3 Not Applicable
2 Not Applicable
1 Not Applicable
0 Not Applicable
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City Manager:
5 Provide information pertaining to city operations
to the Emergency Management Commission
Normal day to day operations
4. Direct all Departments to reduce normal operations
and to begin preparations for emergency activities
3 Direct all Departments to create additional back -up
copies of computer files, and to phase -out normal
duties, beginning full emergency activities
Effect transition of operating responsibilities to the
Emergency Management Agency
2 Not Applicable
1 Not Applicable
0 Effect transition of shifting operating
responsibilities from the Emergency Management Agency
to the City Manager
Fire Department:
5 Normal day to day operations
Periodically review emergency management plan
Brief all personnel on hurricane evacuation plans
4 Continue normal operations
Maintain plot on approaching storm
Check gasoline and diesel fuel in each apparatus
Assign packing /protection duties for equipment,
records, and physical assets
3 Continue to track approaching storm
Notify personnel of assignments
Begin packing /protection of equipment, records,
and physical assets
Prepare to discontinue normal operations
Fuel each apparatus to maximum levels
Designate which apparatus is to remain on Tybee Island,
and which apparati will be evacuated
2 Evacuate designated apparati off Tybee Island
Secure buildings
Close down communications office and evacuate remaining
personnel
1 Complete evacuation
0 Return apparati which had been evacuated
Resume normal day to day operations
Police Department:
5 Normal day to day operations
Review and update plans
Brief all personnel on hurricane evacuation plans
4 Continue normal operations
Maintain plot on approaching storm
Check gasoline and diesel fuel levels
Check and test emergency generator
Assign vehicle relocation duties
Assign packing /protection duties for equipment,
records and physical assets
3 Monitor traffic situations -
Continue to track approaching storm
Notify Marine Rescue Squadron of developments
Begin packing /protection of equipment, records, and
physical assets
Notify off -duty personnel of status and conditions
Prepare to shut -down operations
Fuel all vehicles, and keep topped -off
Designate which vehicles will remain on Tybee Island,
and which vehicles will be evacuated
2 Move designated vehicles off Tybee Island
Fuel all remaining vehicles
Assign patrol vehicles to begin loudspeaker operations
in assigned zones
Patrol evacuated zones
Secure buildings
Close down Communications office and evacuate remaining
personnel
1 Complete evacuation
0 Return vehicles which had been evacuated
Resume normal day to day operations
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Water And Sewer Department:
5 Normal day to day operations
Review and update plans
Periodically brief all personnel on evacuation plans
4 Continue normal operations .
Fuel all vehicles
Check and fuel all emergency generators
Assign vehicle relocation duties
Assign packing /protection duties for equipment, records,
and physical assets
3 Begin packing /protection of equipment, records, and
physical assets
Secure chlorine tanks at all locations
Assemble equipment for evacuation
2 Move loaded vehicles and equipment off the island
to designated storage areas
Insure water storage tanks are full
Secure all lift stations
Close all chlorine valves
Close water valves at all storage tanks
Shut down all fresh water wells
Shut down all wastewater lift stations
Shut down wastewater treatment plant
Complete evacuation
0 Relocate previously evacuated vehicles and equipment
to the City
Restore all facilities to normal operations in reverse
order from the deactivation sequences.
Resume normal operations
Public Works Department:
5 Normal day to day operations
Review and update plans
Brief all employees on hurricane evacuation plans
4 Relocate all litter cans and lifeguard stands to
the public works facility
Fuel all vehicles and equipment, including
emergency generators
Assign packing /protection duties for equipment,
records, and physical assets
Begin preparations to secure City Hall and the
Police Station
3 Begin packing /protection of equipment, records
and physical assets
Complete securing City Hall and the Police Station
Assemble equipment for evacuation
Re -check all city buildings and properties
Assign vehicle and equipment relocation duties
2 Move loaded vehicles and equipment off the island
to designated locations
Fuel all remaining vehicles
Re -check all city properties and assets for safety
Complete evacuation
Relocate previously evacuated vehicles, equipment
and records to the City
Resume normal operations
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General Government:
Parking, Recreation, Lifeguards:
Inspections And Zoning:
5 Normal day to day operations
Review and update plans
Brief all employees on hurricane evacuation plans
4 Continue normal operations
Generate additional back -up records of all computer
files
Fuel all vehicles
Assign vehicle relocation duties
Assign packing /protection duties for equipment,
records and physical assets
3 Begin packing /protection of
and physical assets
2 Evacuate vehicles, selected
and physical assets
1 Complete evacuation
0 Relocate previously evacuated vehicles, equipment,
records and physical assets to the City
Resume normal operations
Maintain complete records of all recovery
expenditures
equipment, records
equipment, records
Reference Data:
Additional data and information associated with emergency
planning and implementation are contained in several Annexes, as
follows:
Annex A Weather Related Definitions
Annex B Hurricane Characteristics
Annex C Emergency Telephone Numbers
Annex D Personal Preparation Actions
Annex E Street Reopening Plan
City Codes Chapter 4 -3, Sections 4 -3 -1 thru 4 -3 -9
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ANNEX A
WEATHER RELATED DEFINITIONS
Listed below are a variety of weather related terms for your information.
A. Small -Craft Advisory: Sustained (exceeding 2 hours) weather and /or sea conditions
either present or forecast, are potentially hazardous to small boats. Hazardous
conditions may include winds 20-38 MPH (18 -33 knots) and /or dangerous wave
conditions.
8. Gale Warning: Winds of 39 -54 MPH (34-47 knots) are expected.
C. Storm Warning: Winds of 55 -73 MFH (48-53 knots) are expected.
D. Trooical Disturbance: A moving area of thunderstorms in the tropics.
E. Tropical Depression: An area of low pressure, with a counterclockwise circulation of
clouds and winds up to 38 MFH.
F. Tropical Storm: Counterclockwise circulation of clouds and winds from 39 -73 MPH.
The storm is assigned a name.
G. Hurricane: When a tropical storm reaches winds of 74 MFH or more it is classified as
a hurricane.
H. Advisory: A method for disseminating hurricane and storm data to the public every six
hours. Small craft warnings are released as necessary.
Special Advisory: Warning given anytime there is a significant chance in weather
conditions or change in warnings.
J. Intermediate Advisory: A method of updating regular advisory information every two
to three hours as necessary.
K. Hurricane Watch: .A hurricane may threaten your area.
L. Hurricane Waming: A hurricane is expected to strike your area within 24 hours or
less.
M. Tornado Watch: Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are possible in your area.
N. Tornado Warnina: Tomado detected in your area, TAKE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.
O. Storm Surge: The strong winds associated with hurricanes and tropical storms cause
the sea level to rise above normal tidal heights, with giant wind - driven waves and
strong unpredictable currents, sometimes covering 50 miles.
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P. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM: Winds more than 57 MPH or hail 3/4 inch or more in
diameter.
O. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH: Severe thunderstorms are possible.
R. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Severe thunderstorms have been sighted or
indicated by radar.
ANNEX B
HURRICANE CHARACTERISTICS
A. A hurricane is technically classed as a storm of tropical origin with cyclonic wind
circulation of 74 MFH or greater. Rotation in the northern hemisphere is
counterclockwise.
E. Hurriane winds within the storm rotate about a calm center (known as the eye) of low
atmospheric pressure. The eye averages 14 miles in diameter.
C. Hurricane force winds usually extend outward from the eye about 25 -100 miles. The
area of strong (gale force, 32 MPH) winds may reach 500 miles in diameter.
D. The early movement of a hurricane is usually westward, gradually curving to the
northwest and north. Hurricanes originating in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico
frequently curve around to the northeast as do Atlantic bred storms in the higher
latitudes.
E. Hurricanes fcrward movement usually varies from 5 to 20 MFH on westerly tracks.
Ground speed normally increases as the track turns to the north cr northeast. Ground
speeds of 15 -35 MPH are not uncommon in the coastal area.
F. Mast hurricanes occur during the hurricane season extending from June through
November. Hurricanes overall have an average life span of 9 days, with a high
averaging 12 days during August.
G. Sea action along the coast may be composed of a combination of tide, stcrm surge,
hurricane wave, and wind- driven waves.
1. Abnormal high tides may cause an additional 3 to 4 feet above ncrmal.
2. Storm surge may cause an additional 3 to 18+ feet of rise in water level.
3. Hurricane waves (rare) may add several more feet to the total rise in water level.
4. Wind - driven waves, superimposed on the tide or storm surge, have very great
erosive power and destructive impact on seawalls and other structures.
H. Rainfall asscciated with a hurricane may easily average 3-6 inches. Greater rainfall may
occur, depending on intensity and ground speed of the system. The severity of
flooding will depend on the total rainfall received, duration, topography, and degree of
saturation.
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Tornadoes are frequently associated with hurricanes.
1. Tornadoes may occur anywhere, at any time of the year, day or night. Frequency
of occurrence is greatest from March through September between the hours of 3
P.M. and 7 P.M.
2. A tornado is a violent rotating column of air pendant from a thundercloud, usually
recognized as a funnel- shaped vortex accompanied by a lcud roar. Wind speeds
vary from about 50 to over 300 MPH within the funnel.
3. Tornadoes usually move from southwest to northeast at a ground speed of 25 to 40
MPH (ground speeds of over 65 MPH have been recorded).
4. Tornado paths average 4 miles in length but may reach 300 miles. Path widths
average 300 -400 yards but may exceed 1 mile.
5. Waterspouts are tornadoes located over water.
Saffir /Simpson Hurricane Scale. This scale indicates the relative strength of a hurricane.
Category
Central . Pressure
(Millibars) (Inches of Mercury)
Winds (MPH)
Surge (Feet)
1
980+
28.94+
74-95
I 4 -5
2
965 -979
28.50 - 28.93
96 -110
6-8
3
945 -964
27.91 -28.49
111 -130 9 -12
4
920 -944
27.17 -27.90
131 -155
13 -18
5
Tess 924
Tess 27.17
155+
18+
ANNEX C
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Description
Chatham County Emergency Management Agency
Chatham County Animal Control
Chatham County Civil Defense
Chatham County Sheriff Administration
Chatham County Manager
Medstar Ambulance
National Hurricane Center
Savannah Electric Power Company
U.S. Coast Guard - Search And Rescue
U.S. Coast Guard - Operations Center
Missing Persons
Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Georgia Bureau Of Investigation
Marine And Air Emergencies
Georgia State Patrol
U.S. Marshall's Service
Crime Tip Hotline (Silent Witness)
Tybee Island Police Department
Tybee Island Fire Department
Emergency
American Red Cross - Disaster Services
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)
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651 -3100
352 -7780
233 -9261
652 -6500
944 -4984
355 -7515
1-900-410-6622
232 -8133
786 -5106
352 -2904
652 -6500
232 -3716
1- 912 - 871 -1121
786 -5106
651 -3000
652 -4212
234 -2020
786 -5600
786 -4573
911
651 -5310
1 -404- 853 -4410
1 -404- 635 -7000
ANNEX D
PERSONAL PREPARATION ACTIONS
Listed below is a series of actions that should be taken by individuals for their own
convenience and safety. This list is not all- inclusive but merely provided as a preparatory
guideline for your use.
A. Advance precautions in and around your home:
1. Trim dead wood from trees. Determine where to store pool /patio furniture and
exterior decorative items.
2. Secure loose rain gutters and down spouts_
3. If shutters do not protect windows, stock plywood cr pressbcard, nails and
masking tape which can be used to protect windows.
Take an inventory of your personal property for insurance purposes and store
the inventory in a waterproof place. Consider a safe deposit box at ycur bank.
Review insurance policies, and take advantage of flood insurance, making sure
that you are covered both for wind and water damage.
6. Keep the family car in good repair, carry emergency parts in the automobile
and keep the gas tank full.
E. Immediate Action:
1. Assemble a hurricane survival kit and store it in a convenient location. A
hurricane survival kit should contain the following:
a. Food (Non - Perishable)
b. Water (1 Quart/Per Person /Per Day for Drinking)
c. Eating..and Cooking Utensils
d. Toilet Articles
e. Sanitary Needs (diapers, etc.)
f. Medication (Prescription)
g. Portable Radio and Batteries
h. Flashlight and Batteries
i. Bedding (Sleeping Eag, etc.)
j. Clothing
k. Portable Ice Chest (If Available)
2. Purchase a of lime to sterilize your garbage anc -efuse before the
hurricane strii,.
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3. Obtain vicinity /state maps.
4. Know your evacuation route (Spur 204 to US 280 to CA67 to Statesboro)
5. Collect and place indoors all loose articles.
6. Keep a full tank of fuel in your car or boat and check your battery.
7. If you intend to leave your home, make plans to secure it ahead of time.
8. Make preparations to moor, anchor and store your boat in a safe place. Keep
in mind the high winds and the storm surge in your selection.
9. Check your portable radio and obtain extra batteries. Your auto radio can also
be used to keep you informed.
10. Do not use the telephone unnecessarily.
11. Obtain adequate supply of special cr prescription medicines, baby food,
diapers, and sanitary needs.
12. Locate the main turnoffs for electricity, water, and gas.
13. Package your valuables such as jewelry, titles, deeds, insurance papers,
Iicenses,stocks, bonds, inventory, etc., fcr safe keeping in waterproof
containers. Consider a safety deposit box.
C. When a Hurricane is Expected to Strike Your Area Within 24 Hours or Less.
1. Listen only to official announcements cn the racic, television, and NOAA
Weather Radio or the Civil Defense and Red Cross. Disregard rumors.
2. Turn refrigerator and freezer to their coldest setting. (Store plastic bottles of
water and newspapers in the vacant areas of your freezer. In case of power
failure, cover your freezer with blankets.) Open only when necessary.
3. Sterilize and fill containers, bathtub, and washing machine with water. You
should have one quart of water per person, per day, for drinking.
4. Double check your "Hurricane Survival Kit.' It can be used in a shelter.
5. Remove pictures and bric -a -brac from walls, tape windows and doors that are
not boarded cr have shutters, and wedge sliding glass doors with a bar. Draw
ail draperies and blinds to stop flying glass.
6. Lower any antennae and store in a safe place.
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7. Turn off electricity to your pool and add chlorine to the water. You can put
your aluminum furniture in the pool.
8. Stay at home, if it is sturdy, on high ground and you feel secure, unless
advised to evacuate by government officials. Double check your area for
loose objects before the storm strikes.
9. Arrange ahead of time for transportation should you have to evacuate. This is
especially important for the elderly and handicapped.
D. When you are Officially Advised to Evacuate. Local authorities will officially advise
by television and radio when specific areas should be evacuated and which
American Red Cross Shelters will be opened and staffed.
1. Act immediately - in daylight, if possible. Do not get marooned.
2. Store perishables - take reasonable amounts of nonperishable foodstuffs.
3. Turn off main switch fcr utilities (consider that you may want some utilities left
cn as long as possible for refrigeration, etc.)
4. Lock your home securely.
5. Travel with care, leave early, and follow recommended routes. Stay away from
low lying areas. Avoid obstructions, wires and trees. Keep listening to the
radio.
6. Carry your portable radio, flashlight and valuables with you.
7. Pack medicines, baby foods, diapers and personal hyciene requirements and
bring them with you.
8. Ering bedding you feel is necessary. None will be immediately available.
9. Prepare a lunch and a snack for your family because it may be some time
before food or beverages can be provided.
10. If you expect to be gone for an extended period of time, you may want to
bring a change of clothing.
11. Do not attempt.to bring intoxicating beverages, pets cr firearms. You will not
be admitted if you do.
12. Recognize that an American Red Cross Shelter will net have all the comforts of
home.
ANNEX E
STREET REOPENING PLAN
Streets shall be cleared and rendered usable in accordance
with the following priorities:
Priority 1: Major streets providing near or actual access to
utilities, public works, police, and fire facilities:
1. US 80 from Bull River to Tybrisa Street.
2. Polk Ave from US 80 to the Wastewater Treatment Plant
and Public Works Facilities.
3. Van Horn Street from US 80 to the Police Station and
elevated Water Tank.
4. Fort Street from Polk Street to -Tan Horn Street (access
to elevated Water Tank, Pump Station No. 9, and
alternate route to the Police Station).
Priority 2: Significant Streets providing specific access to
neighborhoods,wastewater lift stations, and other public
facilities:
1. Jones Avenue from US 80 to 17th Street.
2. 2nd St. from Butler /US 80 to Water Tower /Pump Station.
3. 4th St. from Butler /US 80 to Pump Station #5.
4. 5th St. from Butler /US 80 to Fire Station /Jones Ave.
5. 10th St. from Butler /US 80 to Pump Station #4 /2nd Ave.
6. 14th St. from Butler /US 80 to Pump Station #3 /Miller.
7. 17th St. from Butler /US 80 to Pump Station #2 /2nd Ave.
8. Tybrisa St. from Butler /US 80 east to Strand, south
to Pump Station #1 /Silver Ave.
9. South Campbell from US 80 north to Van Horn, west to
Meddin Dr. to Gulick St. to Pump Station #10.
Priority 3: All Other Streets.
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4 -3 -1
CHAPTER 4 -3. CIVIL DEFENSE.
4 -3 -1 Emergency Management Agency; Created; Composition; Voting
Status
4 -3 -2 Same; Duties
4 -3 -3 Same; training
4 -3 -4 Created
4 -3 -5 Powers and Duties
4-3-6 Membership, Appointments, Terms of Office, Qualifications,
Compensation
4 -3 -7 Officers, Meetings, Minutes, Procedures.
4 -3 -8 Termination of Membership
4 -3 -9 Duties of City Manager
4 -3 -1 Emergency Management Agency; Created; Composition; Voting
Status
The Civil Defense Committee is renamed the Emergency Management
Agency composed of ten 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 Department 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. (Ord. 1994 -3: 2/10/94)(Ord.1994 -25: 10/13/94)
4 -3 -2 Same; Duties
The duties of the Emergency Management Agency is to effectively
plan for the mitigation of potential natural and /or man -made
disasters; to coordinate such plans with the Chatham County
Emergency Management Agency; to effectively implement the
contingency plans; and to maintain an accurate, detailed
historical documentation of duties performed by the City
employees and volunteers upon notification of, during, and after
(termination date and time set by the Mayor) a disaster. (Ord.
1994 -3)
4 -3 -3 Same; training
It is the duty of the Director to ensure all members of the
Emergency Management Agency receive formal and on- the -job
training in their duties and responsibilities. (Ord. 1994 -3)
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4 -3 -4
4 -3 -4 Created
An emergency management commission for the City of Tybee Island
is hereby created which shall be known as the Tybee Island
Emergency Management Commission (hereafter called the
Commission) .
4 -3 -5 Powers and. Duties
The Commission shall be an advisory council and shall submit its
findings to the Mayor and Council. The Commission shall be
responsible for the following matters:
a. Assist in the development of a basic plan for the City's
integrated management system (Short Title:IEMS).
b. Identify the needs and develop up -tc -date doctrine in
emergency management, to include but not all inclusive, land,
air, and water transportation safety and rescue operational
procedures.
c. Organize and promote programs that enhance and maintain the
public's awareness of the dangers inherit to living and /or
visiting on a barrier island and boating in local waters.
4 -3 -6 Membership, Appointments, Terms of Office, Qualifications,
Compensation
a. Membership and appointment. The Commission shall consist of
thirteen (13) members who shall be appointed by the Mayor
and Council. The second in charge of the following
department (police, fire, water /sewer, dpw) will serve on
the commission.
b. Term of Office. The term of office for each member shall be
three (3) years, except that those first appointed, three
shall be for one (1) year, three for two (2) years, and
three for three (3) years. When the term of the first
appointed shall expire, all successors shall be appointed
for three -year terms which shall begin February 1st and
expire January 31st of the appropriate year.
c. Qualifications of Members. In selecting persons for
appointment to the Commission, the Mayor and Council shall
endeavor to provide representation from the citizenry who
have general experience and training in emergency management
and specialized experience and training in transportation
safety and rescue management, especially as it pertains to
the local waterways. Persons selected for the appointment
shall be volunteers who are willing to help develop
emergency management doctrine which Mayor and Council may
use to promulgate emergency management policy.
d. Compensation. Members of the Commission may receive
compensation for related training and travel expenses as
approved by the Mayor and Council.
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4 -3 -9
4 -3 -7 Officers, Meetings, Minutes, Procedures.
a. Officers. The Commission shall elect one of its members as
the chairperson for a one -year term. A sitting chairperson
may be reelected for only one (1) consecutive term. The
Commission may elect other officers as it deems appropriate.
b. Meetings. The Commission shall determine its frequency for
meetings, but it shall meet no less than quarterly in a
calendar year. A special meeting may be called only if all
members have been duly notified 24 hours in advance. A
quorum (five members) must be present for a meting to be
legal.
c. Minutes. The Commission shall keep minutes of its
proceedings showing the matters discussed and the action
taken on each matter. Commission approved minutes shall be
presented to the Clerk of Council within three (3) working
days of the meeting.
d. Procedures. Robert's Rules of Order will govern the
procedures of the Commission.
4 -3 -8 Termination of Membership
a. A member of the Commission may be terminated for cause by
two - thirds majority vote of the members of the Commission,
except that appeal may be made before Mayor and Council in
regular meeting which may sustain or overturn the action of
the Commission.
b. The Mayor and Council shall replace any Commission member
missing two (2) consecutive meetings or an aggregate of five
(5) meeting in a member's tenure. Exceptions are illness or
an Act of God.
4 -3 -9 Duties of City Manager
The City Manager shall provide staff to meet with the Commission,
shall supply it with such information as it needs in its
deliberations, and shall perform such other duties for the
Commission as the Mayor and Council shall approve.
(ORD. 1996 -04; 04/11/96)
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ESTABLISHMENT OF CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT AND LIFE INSURANCE
TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION
WHEREAS, the undersigned Employer is the owner of one or more life insurance
policies issued to it by Commonwealth Life Insurance Company, Kentucky
Commonwealth Life Insurance Company, Peoples Security Life Insurance Company, or
Providian Life and Health Insurance Company (the "Policies ") in connection with the
deferred compensation plan it maintains for its employees (the "Plan") pursuant to
Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code "); and
WHEREAS, as a result of an amendment to the Code, all assets and income of the Plan
must be held in a trust, custodial account or annuity contract; and
WHEREAS, the Plan has been amended to reflect -the changes required by the
amendment to the Code; and
WHEREAS, the Employer desires to adopt the Code Custodial Account (the "Custodial
Account ") to hold assets, other than annuity contracts, which will provide benefits for the
participants and beneficiaries; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the amendment to the Code, the Employer desires to transfer
ownership of the Policies to Bank One Trust Company, N.A. (the "Custodian ") for the
exclusive benefit of the Plan's participants and beneficiaries;
NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned Employer hereby accepts the Code Custodial
Account Agreement, adopts the Custodial Account, authorizes transfer of ownership to
the Policies to the Custoc';an. and designates the Cusr^a, ^n -- the beneficiary to the
Policies.
EMPLOYER:
BY:
TITLE:
DATE:
DC- 2948 -A
City of Tybee Island
Assistant City Manager /Finance Director
January 9, 1997
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WHEREAS, The City of Tybee Island is a Georgia local
government; and
WHEREAS, The City of Tybee Island is in compliance with
the Local Government Financial Management Act, The Georgia
Planning Act, and the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act;
and
WHEREAS, The Georgia Environmental Facilities
Authority (GEFA) has funded a grant program to assist Georgia
cities and counties with recycling and solid waste reduction
programs, including enhanced recycling and composting facilities,
recycling collection and processing equipment and wood chipping
equipment; and
WHEREAS, The City of Tybee Island is located on a
barrier island, and is probably the most ecologically sensitive
of the State's municipalities due to the fragility of position as
the northern -most of the Georgia barriers, adjacent to the Tybee
Roads, the entrance of international shipping to the Savannah
Ports; and
WHEREAS, The ecological sensitivity of our position has
led to a greater than average increase in expense of solid waste
management in the past twenty years;
NOW, THEN, BE IT RESOLVED, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE TYBEE
ISLAND CITY COUNCIL IN OPEN MEETING ASSEMBLED, that the City of
Tybee Island apply for a 1997 GEFA Solid Waste Reduction Grant;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Tybee Island give the
enhancement of its recycling and solid waste reduction programs
the high priority its island environment deserves.
This 9th day of Januar 1997.
Mayor,
Clerk of Council
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Ordinance # 1997 -01
It is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City of
Tybee Island, in open meeting assembled, that the Tybee Island
Code of Ordinances, Title 2 Personnel, Chapter 4, Section 10.1
Drug Free Workplace be amended to read as follows:
2 -4 -10.1 Drug Free Workplace
(a) It is the official position and policy of the City of
Tybee Island that drug abuse effects productivity,
health, and accident claims, absenteeism, employee
turnover and the moral of other workers. Behind these
statistics is a great deal of human suffering, lost
time, money and productivity, financial and legal
troubles, loss of interest in things and people once
loved and enjoyed. It is therefore the City's position
that its employees must abide by the policy hereinafter
set forth as a prerequisite to employment and to
continued employment, and any employee found in
violation of this policy will be subject to
disciplinary action up to and including termination
and /or mandatory attendance and successful completion
of a drug abuse assistance or similar program as a
condition of continued employment.
(b) It is the policy of the City of Tybee Island that its
work place shall be a drug free workplace in compliance
with the Drug Free Work Place Act, 41 U.S.C.S.
701et . seci.
(c) It is the policy of the City of Tybee Island that no
employee shall engage in the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a
controlled substance as defined by O.C.G.A. 16 -13 -25
through 16 -13 -29 in the City's workplace and any
violations thereof shall result in discipline.
(d) The City shall publish a statement notifying employees
that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensation, possession or use of a controlled
substance is prohibited in the City's workplace and
specifying that disciplinary action including
reprimand, suspension without pay, administrative
leave, probation, demotion and all possible forms of
discipline, up to and including termination, may be
imposed for any violation, and /or mandatory attendance
and successful completion of a drug abuse assistance or
similar program may be imposed.as a condition of
continued employment.
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(e) The City of Tybee Island hereby establishes a drug free
awareness program to inform employees about:
i) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
ii) The City's policy of maintaining a drug -free
workplace;
iii) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and
employee assistance program; and
iv) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees
for drug abuse violation.
(f) The City of Tybee Island is required to provide each
employee with a copy of the statement described above
and with notice that as a condition of employment, the
employee will abide by the terms of such statement and
will notify the City of any criminal drug statute
conviction for violation occurring in the workplace no
later than five (5) days after such conviction.
(g) The City of Tybee Island will notify any granting
agency as defined in the Drug Fee Workplace Act, within
ten (10) days after receiving notice of a conviction
from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice
of such conviction and will impose a sanction on or
require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse
assistance rehabilitation program by any such convicted
employee as required by 41 U.S.C. 703 within thirty
(30) days of notice of such conviction.
(h) The City of Tybee Island will make good faith efforts
to maintain a drug free workplace through
implementation of the provisions hereof and the Drug
Free Workplace Act, 41 U.S.C. 701 et.seq. (Ord. 1995 -7;
May 11, 1995)
ADOPTED THIS AY OF
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o r Walter W. Parker
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