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1998 -08 -13 City Council Minutes
Mayor Walter W. Parker called the August 13, 1998 Council meeting to order at
7:30 P.M. The following members of Council were present: Ed Merves, Jack Youmans,
Anne Monaghan, Donald E. Anderson, Jr., Michael A. Hosti and Mallory Pearce. Also
present were City Manager Bill Farmer and City Attorney Edward Hughes.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all after the Reverend Lee Bennett gave
the invocation.
Mr. Jim King presented his request to Council for 2 revocable licenses in order to
build bridges across wetland on Miller Avenue and 7th Street. Mr. King said that he
needed the 2 revocable licenses from the City before he can go any further with the DNR.
Mr. King said that he would have to petition the DNR for setback variances on the
properties. Pearce asked King if he had been in contact with EPD concerning the soil and
sedimentation act. Pearce state that he has spoken with Terry West and understands that
King will need approval from EPD. Monaghan asked King how many lots does he own
on Miller. King said 7 in all; the bridges would be for lots 122 and 123. Hughes said that
Tybee has never adopted the soil and sedimentation ordinance and that any variances
would not be our call. Mr. King said that he is the developer of the Horse Pen Creek
Cottages and that the payroll is about $11,000 a week, of which about one half is paid to
Tybee residents.
Pat Locklear requested that Council adopt a resolution of gratitude to honor
George McDonald for all of her community services to Tybee at their next Council
meeting. Locklear said that Council has come full circle on the Recreation issue with the
YMCA and to please bring this issue to closure. Locklear said that we have nothing for
the seniors, with the exception of the YIPPIES, and very little for the children. Locklear
said nothing is being maintained.
Bernie Goode addressed council stating that he had heard that Council would be
voting on whether to widen and pave 4 feet on each side of Jones Avenue. Farmer said
that was the information on the 9'7-priority list but is not on the 98- priority list for paved
and unpaved streets. Mayor Parker said that LARP is only to resurface existing paved
streets. It would take a separate contract with DOT to pave any unpaved streets.
Mayor Parker opened the following two public hearings, asked for comments or
questions, then closed the hearings according to law.
1. Mr. Harry Spirides presented Council with his request for a site plan review on
the restaurant between the two Ocean Plaza motels stating that he is here to answer any
questions. Youmans said that this has been presented to Council before and was
approved way back then. There were no questions or comments.
2. A minor subdivision of a duplex for 410 Miller Avenue, PIN 4- 4 -22 -10 was
petitioned by Mr. Tommy Clark. Hosti questioned the firewall. Youmans stated that this
is a routine request that comes before Council. Parker said that the Planning Commission
recommended approval. There were no questions or comments.
Mayor Parker opened the meeting for business legally presented. Pearce moved to
table the revocable license request from Jim King until King can get a ruling from EPD.
Monaghan seconded. Youmans said that the man could not get any answers from the
State until he has the revocable licenses from the City. Youmans said that if the State will
not allow King the approvals then he will not be able to build the bridges. Parker said
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that the City could always revoke the licenses. Hosti stated that he does not think that
the Council should hold up the man. Voting in favor to table were Pearce and
Monaghan. Merves, Youmans, Anderson and Hosti voted against the motion to table.
Youmans moved to grant the 2 revocable licenses. Anderson seconded. Council vote
was 4 in favor to grant (Merves, Youmans, Anderson, and Hosti); 2 opposed
(Monaghan, Pearce).
Hosti moved to approve the site plan review for Harry Spirides for the
restaurant. Youmans seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Hosti moved to approve the minor subdivision of a duplex for Tommy Clark
at 410 Miller Avenue. Anderson seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Hosti moved to accept the July 23 minutes as written. Anderson seconded. Merves
asked that Hosti's remark about the poor people on the private drives be clarified. Hosti
answered that it means he feels sorry for them. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Pearce moved to approve the bills for June. A detailed list is attached to these
minutes.
Bucky Chafin gave a report from the Recreation Commission meeting of August
3rd concerning the proposal from the YMCA. Chafin said that after about an hour and a
half that the Commission had a unanimous vote to go with the YMCA proposal. Farmer
said that he had met with Joe Paisley and drafted a memo of understanding. Farmer read
certain parts of the memo referencing lifeguards, rates for programs, and new programs.
Farmer said that the beginning date for the YMCA would be October 1, 1998. Hosti
moved to adopt the Memo of Understanding with the YMCA. Youmans, Anderson
and Pearce seconded at the same time. Monaghan said she needs Farmer's concurrence
that the YMCA will not preempt any programs in effect now, such as the Arts
Association using rooms in the old school. Farmer said that it is at his discretion of what
rooms the YMCA will use and that the spirit of the YMCA is that they will not do
anything to upset any one or any programs. Youmans said that the YMCA would have
to come through the City Manager. Vote by Council was unanimous. Youmans said
that he has had more phone calls on this issue than any others in the past 12 years that he
has been on Council.
Monaghan moved to appoint Joan Guyer and Bob Pratt to the Recreation
Commission to serve out the terms of Kenner Hendrix and Bob Riesdel. Merves
seconded. Youmans said that we need older people on the commission.
Alice Martin requested that the City take down the blinds in the cafeteria and
wash the windows. Martin also requested a room at the old school in order to hire dance
instructors to teach the shag to the older teens some of who are over 50 years old and
that the City will pay the instructors. Martin would like to start this class September 1st.
Mayor Parker and Anderson said that they would like to attend and learn to shag. Martin
is to get with Farmer and iron out the program.
Mayor Parker read a proclamation honoring the Order of the DeMolay on
Saturday, August 15, 1998.
Hosti said that he has no problem with the list Farmer presented for LARP, but
that he does not like to see the resurfacing of a street and then the City dig it up to
replace a busted sewer, water or drainage line. Farmer said that you never know when a
street will collapse. Merves requested that from the gates to Fort Screven on Van
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Horn to the stop signs by the nursing homes be added to the list. Farmer said that
DOT tries to honor our list of streets. Youmans said that from Jones to Miller on 3rd
Street caves in every 3 months, no point to resurface until what is underneath is repaired.
Council agreed on the LARP list presented by Farmer with the addition of Merves'
request of a section of Van Hom.
The next item was the priority list for unpaved streets. Hosti asked if money is
in the budget. Farmer said not yet but some will be there in the 99 budget. Farmer said
that we ask DOT to consider Tybee in the contract. The contract will come back before
Council for approval with the list of the streets approved. Youmans moved that we do
not approve because our costs would be 60 per cent of each street paved. Youmans did
motion for Council to approve the list if money is in the budget. Hosti seconded. Vote
by Council was unanimous.
The issue of the land swap with Barney Paderwski will be placed on the August
27th agenda. Youmans said that according to Hughes the City must have the appraisals.
Hosti asked Hughes to give his opinion on the closing off of Solomon from
Moore to Campbell. Hughes said that there must be access to Van Horn from the streets
to the south of Solomon and that he has not seen a specific plan. Hosti said that maybe
the City can do it on a trial basis. Parker asked Hosti if he had spoken with the residents
and is there any opposition? Hosti said that he has talked with the residents and there is
no opposition. Youmans said that Solomon is the only through street going east to west
in Fort Screven and we do not need to abandon a section of the street. Hughes said that
he would prepare a resolution to close Solomon from Campbell to Moore on a renewal
basis and bring before Council.
Monaghan said that she has a copy of a memo concerning the Healthquest that
was held at City Hall for the employees this morning. Out of 62 full time employees only
17 filled out a form to come for the testing. Monaghan said that in light of the 90's with
the emphasis on wellness that maybe our personnel policy can address this issue.
Monaghan said that it was a wonderful thing brought to the City's doorsteps. Monaghan
stated that maybe we can look at the sick time records of the personnel. Youmans said
that this testing is a good thing for people who do not go to the doctor. Youmans said
that the only reason he agreed to have the test is because we had to have 30 people
before the Healthquest van could come to Tybee. Youmans said that there is an
ordinance concerning how many sick days off before a doctor's note is required. Brown
said that the ordinance reads "may be required ". Youmans said to change the word to
shall and bring before Council for adoption at the next meeting.
Farmer said that the surveys have been done for the renourishment and that he
should have a report to present to Council at the next meeting. Farmer said that the
Corps found out about the DOT drainage at the curve. Parker said that they have known
about the drainage since the 70s'. Youmans said that it is DOTs' highway.
Farmer gave Council a summary of the new bill concerning budget regulation and
advertisement requirements.
Youmans moved to adopt Section 4 -2 -11 Fire Subscriptions on its first reading.
Hosti seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Youmans moved to adjourn the meeting. Hosti said that he had one more thing to
present to Council. Hosti said that the 1st Responders need training that they are not
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getting. Responders have talked with Chief Brown and he told them not enough money
in the budget. Youmans said all this has come about because of 2 responders and a
member of Council.
Youmans again moved to adjourn, as there was no further business to come
before Council. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 P.M.
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Mayor Walter W. Parker
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Clerk of Council, jrb
13 Council Minutes, Added, 09/04/1998)
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REVOCABLE LICENSE: For Bridge on Portion of Unopened Miller Avenue Right -of -Way
The undersigned applicant hereby requests permission from the City of Tybee Island,
Georgia, to construct a structure for, the purpose of erosion control, protection of certain
waterfront or marsh property located and/or the use of public property located within said
city limits since a portion of the proposed project may encroach upon public property, roads
or marshes within the city limits of said municipality. The undersigned understands that
the issuance of such a permit does not relieve the applicant of the obligation to obtain
additional authorization from the State of Georgia.
The undersigned further recognizes and agrees that this license does not confer upon the
undersigned any rights, title, estate or interest in said licensed premises; nor does this
license agreement confer upon the undersigned a license coupled with an interest or
easement. This license merely gives the undersigned a revocable privilege, it being expressly
understood and agreed that, regardless of any improvements or investment made, expense
and harm incurred or encountered by the undersigned, this agreement shall be subject to
revocation, cancellation or termination and this license shall be null and void.
The undersigned shall further indemnify and save the City of Tybee Island free and
harmless from any and all liability, loss, cost, damage or other expense from accident or
damage, either to itself or to the persons or property of others which may occur by reason
of the exercise of the rights and privileges herein granted by this license except for any loss
arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City of Tybee Island.
The undersigned applicant further recognizes that the City of Tybee Island does not grant
permission to proceed with such project unless and until any other appropriate permit is
issued and a copy of same is filed with the Clerk of Council of said city.
Date: Applicant's Signature:
THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND hereby grants the above a revocable license for a structure
not coupled with an interest as provided in the above request.
Cr.
Approved in Open Council this i 3day of • L.t. 1998.
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REVOCABLE LICENSE: For Bridge on Portion of Seventh Street Right -of -Way
The undersigned applicant hereby requests permission from the City of Tybee Island,
Georgia, to construct a structure for, the purpose of erosion control, protection of certain
waterfront or marsh property located and /or the use of public property located within said
city limits since a portion of the proposed project may encroach upon public property, roads
or marshes within the city limits of said municipality. The undersigned understands that
the issuance of such a permit does not relieve the applicant of the obligation to obtain
additional authorization from the State of Georgia.
The undersigned further recognizes and agrees that this license does not confer upon the
undersigned any rights, title, estate or interest in said licensed premises; nor does this
license agreement confer upon the undersigned a license coupled with an interest or
easement. This license merely gives the undersigned a revocable privilege, it being expressly
understood and agreed that, regardless of any improvements or investment made, expense
and harm incurred or encountered by the undersigned, this agreement shall be subject to
revocation, cancellation or termination and this license shall be null and void.
The undersigned shall further indemnify and save the City of Tybee Island free and
harmless from any and all liability, loss, cost, damage or other expense from accident or
damage, either to itself or to the persons or property of others which may occur by reason
of the exercise of the rights and privileges herein granted by this license except for any loss
arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City of Tybee Island.
The undersigned applicant further recognizes that the City of Tybee Island does not grant
permission to proceed with such project unless and until any other appropriate permit is
issued and a copy of same is filed with the Clerk of Council of said city.
Date: Applicant's Signature:
THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND hereby grants the above a revocable license for a structure
not coupled with an interest as provided in the above request.
Approved in Open Council this 13'4' day of L 1998.
BY: 1G a/e
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Mayor
Clert of Council
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Bills for the Month of June 98
General Government 171,754.28
Police 71,417.42
Fire 14,266.87
Public Works 65,020.23
Sanitation 12,390.45
Recreation 17,891.14
Parking 25,470.80
Water Sewer 252,369.30
Special Purpose Sales Tax 52,465.48
Fund Four Bond -0-
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND AND THE YMCA
The City of Tybee Island and the YMCA hereby agree that the
YMCA will conduct recreation programs as a subcontractor to the
City as follows:
1. The YMCA shall assume the responsibilities of directing the
total operation of the Tybee Island Recreation Department,
excluding Lifeguard operations, and shall provide a Program
Director who shall direct all recreational programs for the City.
The Program Director shall provide those services normally •
provided by the City Recreation Director, but shall be a YMCA
employee. Selection of a Program Director, and his /her
replacement, shall be accomplished with the concurrence of the
City Manager.
2. The YMCA, through the Program Director, shall collect fees
from residents of Tybee Island program participants in accordance
with the fee schedule for Tybee Island participants adopted by
City Council on November 13, 1997, as amended on April 8, 1998,
as follows:
A. $10.00 for ages 5 -14, for sports programs.
B. $25.00 for ages 15 -65 for sports programs.
C. $00.00 for ages 65 and above for sports programs.
D. Fees for sports programs may be reduced at the
discretion of the City Manager.
Charges for use' of a new fitness center if established, and
for-special programs, dances, parties, outings, and the like,
shall be determined by the YMCA, with concurrence of the City
Manager.
When non -Tybee Island residents participate in YMCA programs
with Tybee Island residents, the non -Tybee Island residents shall
pay fees in accordance with established YMCA policies.
3. The City shall compensate the YMCA for the City's
proportionate share of program operating costs, based on the
ratio of City residents /total participants in each program, less
the amount of fees collected from City residents.
4. Acquisition of capital equipment by the YMCA shall be
accomplished with YMCA funds, which shall not be reimbursed by
the City. The YMCA and the City may cooperatively acquire and own
capital equipment.
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5. The City shall compensate the YMCA for the city's
proportionate share of the Program Director's wages anr? benefits,
based on the ratio of the Director's work -time attributable to
providing recreational services to City participants /total work
time.
6. Included in the Program Director's responsibilities will be
the following:
A. Coordinate and implement recreational programs to
City residents.
B. Administer and schedule use (by the YMCA and
others) of City recreational facilities, including
former classrooms in the old school, the former school
cafeteria, the former school annex, Memorial Park and
the Memorial Park Pavilion, and J. C. Park. The City
Manager shall designate which classrooms in the former
school are available for use by the YMCA, and what
improvements and modifications thereof are permitted to
be accomplished by the YMCA, at City expense. Use fees
and deposits applicable for use of City recreational
facilities by others shall be collected by the YMCA and
administered in accordinace with City ordinances, with
net proceeds provided monthly to the City.
C. Coordinate Special Events with non -city
organizations.
7. The YMCA shall be responsible for recreational facility
cleaning, with cost reimbursement by the City; and the City shall
be responsible for facility maintenance as per the current Lease
Agreement.
8. The YMCA shall establish an advisory committee of City
residents, which shall include members of the Tybee Island
Recreation Commission.
9. The YMCA shall coordinate with the City Manager all aspects
of implementing this Memorandum of Understanding.
10. The YMCA shall provide monthly statements of activities,
revenues, and expenditures related to this Memorandum of
Understanding, including billings for reimbursement of applicable
expenses in a format compatible with the City's budget /account
structure.
11. The YMCA shall provide a list of proposed programs, a
timeline, and a budget plan for each program, to be presented to
the City Council on September 24, 1998. The City will review the
YMCA proposal, and establish an approved plan for recreational
services to be provided by the YMCA, effective October 1, 1998.
12. The City will assist the YMCA in communicating and promoting
all programs and services by posting information prepared by the
YMCA on City Bulletin Boards, by advertising in the Tybee News,
and by distributing information in City Hall.
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13. The YMCA shall establish its Tybee Island Program Director's
office in the former principal's office in the former Tybee
School building, and will also establish an equipment and supply
storage room in the former Tybee School. Any modifications and
improvements made to render the facilities suitable for YMCA use
shall be pre- approved by the City Manager, and the expenditures
made shall be reimbursed by the City.
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City of Tybee Island
-/3- 97
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P R O C L A M A T I O M
WHEREAS, The Cecil Cheves Chapter of the Order of DeMolay
is holding a Reception here in our city for the 1998 -1999 State
Master Councilor Gary T. Vinson, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, The office of "State Master Councilor" is the
highest possible elected office achievable by an active DeMolay;
and
WHEREAS, He is one of only eight Georgians to reach
master ritualist proficiency of the DeMolay Degree Work; and
WHEREAS, He is the first State Master Councilor to be
elected from the Cecil Cheves Chapter of the Order of DeMolay; and
WHEREAS, The local Chapter is the oldest continuously
chartered chapter in the State of Georgia dating from August 11,
1921 and finally constituted and chartered on March 7, 1923; and
WHEREAS, The Cecil Cheves Chapter is named in honor of a
physician who worked in the Savannah area during an influenza
epidemic near the end of the last century that killed thousands in
the area and himself succumbed to the disease while treating
patients and died from the disease.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT REVOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL IN OPEN
MEETING ASSEMBLED, THAT THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND IS HONORED TO BE
CHOSEN AS THE SITE OF THE RECEPTION FOR THE STATE MASTER COUNCILOR
OF THE DEMOLAY;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1998 BE
PROCLAIMED " DEMOLAY DAY" IN THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, ON
WHICH DAY TYBEE CITIZENS ARE URGED TO JOIN THEIR MAYOR AND COUNCIL
IN HONORING THE DEMOLAY AND THEIR NEW STATE MASTER COUNCILOR, GARY
T. VINSON, JR.
CLERK OF COUN
THIS DAY OF 11 , 1998.
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September
Craig Brack, District Engineer
Georgia D.O.T.
P.O. Box 608
Jessup, Georgia 31598
Dear Craig:
RE: LARP Priority List
Tybee Island, Georgia
The City of Tybee Island priority list for the Local
Assistance Road Program (CARP) for calendar year 1998 is as
follows:
1. 4th Street, Butler to Jones Ave.
N2. 3rd Street, Butler to Jones Ave. — ,4 p,VDAJ
3. 2nd Street, Butler to Jones Ave.
`44. Lovell Avenue, 4th Street to Hiway 80 - /1 PPVD, 9a
5. 2nd Avenue, 4th Street to Hiway 80
N6. llth Street, Butler to Jones Avenue- APP'D, 98
7. 8th Street, Butler to Jones Avenue
8. 5th Street, Butler to Jones Avenue
9. Lovell Avenue, 5th Street to llth Street
10. Jones Avenue, 17th Street to Hiway 80 (City to widen by 4
feet on each side prior to resurfacing)
Sincerely,
Bill Farmer
City Manager
cc: James L. Brown, Area Engineer
Susan Rogers
P.O. Box 1212
Savannah, Georgia 31402
PAVING PRIORITY LIST
OPEN & UNPAVED PUBLIC STREETS
March 20, 1998 - Rev #1
Symbols: H = High Priority
M = Medium Priority
L = Low Priority
VL= Very Low Priority
MAP
PAGE STREET NAME
001 Dogwood Ave
001 Pearwood St.
002 Moore Ave. 15'
002 Wilson Ave.15'
002 Hosti St.
002 Solomon Ave.
002 Meddin Ln. 20'
002 Alger Ave.
003 Kingry St..
003 Lovell Ave.
003 Linton St.
003 Rosewood Ave.
003 Oceanview Ct.
003 Solomon Ave.
003 Jones Ave.
004 Center St.
004 Center St.
009 Chatham Ave.
009 Lovell Ave.
010 Alley No. 2
010 Inlet Ave.
012 10 th St.
015 8th St & 5th A
020 Solomon Ave.
021 Pearlwood
026 Solomon Ave.
026 Live Oak Ave.
026 Polk St.
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STREET LOCATION LENGTH PRIORITY
Pulaski - Pearlwood 450'
Pulaski- Taylor 500'
Solomon- Naylor 400'
Naylor 225'
Solomon - Naylor 400'
Rosewood -Alger 2100'
Railwood - Palmwood 350'
Solomon- Thrushwood 300'
Campbell - H.Pen Crk. 600'
Rt. 80 to End 450'
Campbell -H.Pen Crk. 650'
Van Horn- Solomon 350'
Van Horn & Nurse.. 200'
Rosewood -2 nd Ave. 900'
Rt. 80- Solomon Ave. 450'
Jones - Miller 225'
Miller -Priv. Dr. 120
19th St.- Butler 300'
18 th St -17 th St. 500'
Chatham -Back River 300'
Chatham -Back River 500'
4th Ave 275'
W. End 8th & Part 5 400'
Alger- Chimney Creek 750'
Fort - Pulaski 600'
Byers St -Chim. Crk. 2500'
Polk St- unop.Storer 500'
Rt. 80 -south 500'
VL
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VL
VL
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VL
L
L
VL
L
VL
M 3
L
H 1
L
H 2
VL
VL
VL
VL
L
VL
L
VL
VL
VL
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