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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19980102OCMeeting1 1 1 1998- 01 -02. City Council Organizational Meeting Clerk of Council Jacquelyn R. Brown called the meeting to order at 10 A.M. on Friday, January 2, 1998. Brown gave the oaths of office to Councilmembers Donald. E. Anderson, Jr, Michael A. Hosti, Edward Merves, Mallory Pearce, Anne Monaghan, John 0. "Jack" Youmans, Sr., Mayor Walter W. Parker. Mayor Parker presided at the meeting. Pearce moved to appoint Edward M. Hughes as City Attorney, Steven Scheer as Municipal Court Judge, and John P. Sugrue as Judge Pro Tem. Youmans seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. City Manager Bill Farmer handed out an information packet to all Councilmembers stating that he is here to hear what you would like to see occur, implement Council decisions, and to also give suggestions for improvements. Councilmember Hosti asked City Marshal Bargeron for an estimate on revenue on the tax basis for 98. Bargeron answered that in 97 that over 8 million dollars in construction dollars came through the Inspection and Building Permit Department and that some of the construction has been completed and will show on the 98 tax digest, but he does not know how much. Hughes gave Council an update of any litigation with the City stating that we have a couple of suits pending, one being that ownership of Old Highway 80 by Lazaretto Creek. M.R.S. has been trying to build on the property for the past 4 to 5 years. Hughes said that the government did not handle correctly, DOT and Chatham abandoned the property. Chatham has deeded the property to the MRS and again to the City of Tybee Island. Hughes said that there are a couple of personnel issues pending. City Marshal Bargeron stated that the ISO Flood rating is at a Class 9 with a 5% reduction in Flood Insurance. After the final inspection by David Van Troost of ISO we will be classified as an 8 possibly be a 7 with a 10 to 15 % reduction on the rates. Mayor Parker said that we need to thank Zoning Administrator Angela Byers for all the hard work and long hours put into this project in order to save the citizens of Tybee money on their insurance rates. The information on the Class changes will be published in the Tybee News. Youmans stated that the parking lots should be open for payments until 8 P.M. every day. Youmans moved to elect Donald E. "Dee" Anderson, Jr.as Mayor Pro Tem. Hosti seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Youmans questioned Hughes about where the new charter for the City is at this time. Hughes answered that it is in Terry McKenzie's office in Atlanta and that either Burke or Eric must request the paperwork. The week before the Monday it is presented 1 1 1 to the legislators it must be advertized in the newspaper. Hughes said that in order to raise the pay of the elected officials that it needs to be advertised in the newspaper, but this change would not affect the sitting Mayor and Council. Councilmember Monaghan asked if a budget workshop is being planned. Monaghan said that she needs some help and explanation on some parts of the budget. Farmer answered that she could come and see Rowena or himself before the meeting. Farmer stated that the Resolution for the adoption of the 1998 budget will be on the January 8th agenda. As there was no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned. Clerk of Council, JRB 1 1 1 State of Georgia ) Chatham County ) I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully perform the duties of Mayor of the City of Tybee Island, and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America. alter W. Parker Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 2nd day of January. 1998. 1 State of Georgia Chatham County ) ) I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully perform the duties of Council Member of the City of Tybee Island. and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America. /Z Michael A. Hosti Edward Merves Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 2nd day of January. 1998. Judge G rge E. Oliver 1 State of Georgia Chatham County I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully perform the duties of Judge Pro Tem of the City of Tybee Island, and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America. Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 2nd day of January, 1998. 1 1 State of Georgia Chatham County I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully perform the duties of Judge of the City of Tybee Island, and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America. Plie Scheer Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 2nd day of January, 1998. 1 Judge G - 'rge E. Oliver 1 1 1 State of Georgia Chatham County I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully perform the duties of City Attorney of the City of Tybee Island, and that I will support and defend the charter thereof as well as the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America. 914_ %---17:=6)--• Edward M. Hughes Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 2nd day of January, 1998. Judge Y•rge E. Oliver 1 1 CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND Processional Invocation Pledge of Allegiance PROGRAM Entrance of Hayor and Council with Participants The Reverend Lee Bennett, Pastor Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church Entire Assembly led by Master of Ceremonies Edward M. -Bubba ° Hughes Star Spangled Banner Entire Assembly Oath of Office City Attorney Edward H. Hughes Oath of Office Judge, Municipal Court Steven E. Scheer Oath of Office Judge Pro Tem, Municipal Court John Sugrue Oaths of Office Councilmembers Donald E. Anderson, Jr. Michael A. Hosti Edward Nerves Anne P. Monaghan Mallory Pearce John O. Youmans Oath of Office Mayor Walter W. Parker Remarks Hayor Walter W. Parker Benediction The Reverend John Lyons, Pastor Scared Heart Catholic Church Recessional Participants Exit to Reception * * * Oaths administered by the Honorable George E. Oliver Judge Emeritus, Superior Court, Chatham County Music by Becky Kinsey You are cordially invited to attend the INAUGURAL CEREMONY of the MAYOR and COUNCIL for the CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND Friday, January 2, 1998 7:00 p.m. Tybee Island City Hall Auditorium and to a RECEPTION to follow Walter W. Parker, Mayor Donald E. Anderson, Jr. Michael A. Hosti Edward Merves Anne P. Monaghan Mallory Pearce Jack Youmans