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@ @ITEM 1998 -12 -10 City Council Minutes
Mayor Walter W. Parker called the December 10, 1998 City Council meeting to
order at 7:30 P.M. with the following members of Council present: Ed Merves, Jack
Youmans, Anne Monaghan, Donald E. Anderson, Jr., Michael A. Hosti, and Mallory
Pearce. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited after the invocation given by the Reverend
Lee Bennett.
Rachel Perkins requested that her appearance before Council be postponed until a
later date.
Former Mayor Pat Locklear addressed Council on the concerns of citizens who
have signed a petition requesting Council to reopen the portion of Solomon from Jones
west to Miller Avenue. Locklear sited using Solomon in order to get to the traffic light at
Highway 80 and Jones Avenue in order to get across the busy intersection and that many
people use the street to get to the beach. Locklear also said that there was a petition
signed requesting Council to open Solomon from Campbell to Moore Avenue.
Mr. Jeff Cramer who was on the agenda to request a revocable license did not
appear. Zoning Administrator Byers stated that she has met with DNR and that their
suggestion is for the City to build the crossover with Cramer footing the costs of
construction. This crossover would be open for public use.
Mr. Jeffrey Schroeder Spoke to Council about the setbacks in the C -1 zoning
districts stating that Tybee is the only place from Saint Augustine to Charleston that has
zero setbacks in the commercial districts. He said that in order to build and maintain a
zero - setback structure the construction must encroach on public & /or private property.
Schroeder said that he would like to see a development code review committee formed
consisting of 2 councilmembers, 2 planning commission members, the zoning
administrator, a person from MPC, and 2 private citizens (1 residential owner and 1
commercial owner). Mayor Parker said that he thinks that is a great idea. Pearce asked
why the C -1 committee that was re- established at the last meeting has not met yet.
Schroeder said that the committee needed some meat. Mayor Parker asked V Thompson
if he wanted to continue to serve on the committee. Mr. Thompson answered yes.
Monaghan said that if the committee has not met yet how do we know if it is effective or
not. Monaghan said that the City Manager told her that the committee was ready to meet.
Youmans reminded Council that they agreed to equal amount of people on the
committee. Pearce said that Council re- instituted the C -1 committee and are eager for
their input.
Locklear said that he thinks that the issue with Terry Patterson, who is deaf,
concerning allowing his dog on the beaches, is resolved
Mayor Parker opened, asked for comments, and closed the following public hearing
according to the codes and laws:
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• DeSoto Site Plan Review — Pin 4 -4 -7 -1 - 214 Butler Avenue. Attorney Thomas J.
Mahoney, Jr. presented and explained this petition to Council stating that he
would be happy to answer any questions. Mahoney said that the construction
consisted of 6 unit building on the north side, 3 stories high and a 4 unit building
on the south side, also 3 stories high for a total of 30 condo units. Each condo
would have between 15,000 to 18,000 square feet. Mahoney said that there is
extensive termite damage to the existing buildings and that FEMA regulations and
the codes of Tybee would not allow the amount of money needed to be spent in
order to bring the building up to the code standards. Mahoney said that the new
part of the motel completed in March of this year would remain. Mahoney stated
that the new construction will bring about 55% of green space to the area, this will
be good for drainage, which will be improved by about 33 %. Existing parking is
now short 36 spaces in order to be in compliance with the codes. Mahoney also
stated that the water usage would be reduced about 10 %. Mahoney said that no
variances are being requested and that this site plan is within the code of Tybee.
Mahoney said that he understands that this is an emotional issue but that the
owners can not leave the building as it is now. Mahoney said no permits are
needed from the Shore Protection Agency. Pearce asked to see a copy of the letter
from DNR. Zoning Administrator Byers gave Pearce her copy. Planning
Commission Chair Sally Keller said that it was a unanimous vote to approve the
site plan as everything was in order according to the codes. Cullen Chambers
stated that no one wants to cause any harm to the owners of the DeSoto, but
would like to offer alternatives by viable economic means, as the DeSoto is an
asset to Tybee. Chambers said that they wanted to work with the owners because
this is the last remnant of Tybees' resort era. Chambers said that he has been
personally and professionally in historic preservation for the past 25 years and
that the DeSoto can be restored and that they are offering a consultation from a
panel of professionals. Chambers said that Tybee has a tourist -based economy and
heritage tourism is very important to Tybee. He introduced the following
speakers: Bob Hilbreath, Director of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation; Lee Adler and Lesley Tucker, Historic Savannah; Bob Ciucevich, a
consultant hired by the Tybee Historic Society to study the island for historic
buildings resulting in two newly nominated historic districts; Sherri Anderson,
Historic Planner; and Susan Dulany, citizen of Tybee. Chris Kline, attorney;
James Carter III; resident; and Peter Bannon, resident; spoke in favor of saving
the historic DeSoto. Phil O'Dell, former councilmember, said that there are a lot
of condos on the island and that this project will have more green space than it
does right now. The condos will have the look of the DeSoto O'Dell said.
Locklear said that democracy is compromise. Practice what we preach. Mahoney
said that he has listened very carefully to what could or should be done, the site
plan is in compliance with all the codes, has passed the planning commission.
Mahoney said it has been stated that the DeSoto is eligible for the National
Register but has not been placed on it. Mahoney said that the present owners are
not interested in putting off Council decision in order for further study. Mahoney
said that he has placed with the City Clerk and the City Manager a letter
concerning constitution protection for his clients. Parker asked if after listening to
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all the information presented would the proposed new owner be interested in
considering the study. Mahoney answered no. City Manager Farmer read a letter
from the Georgia Trust Historic Preservation organization. Parker asked what is
the status of the DNR report? Byers read the letter stating that she, Downer Davis,
Tom Miller and Jim Stoeffler met Monday to go over the site plan on site, and as
it stands now they do not need a shore protection permit.
Mayor Parker opened the meeting for business legally presented to Council.
Pearce moved to table any decision on the site plan for DeSoto. Anderson seconded.
Pearce said that there is not enough evidence from DNR, they have not approved.
Youmans asked if everything has been done that is needed. Byers answered yes, the site
plan meets all requirements. Youmans said that Council was elected to obey and enforce
the laws and requirement in our code. Merves asked if Council routinely approves site
plans, and are we required by law to approve or do we have leeway? Hughes answered
that the public hearing is for public education on site plan that deals with safety issues
and things of that nature. Hughes stated that this site plan complies with the ordinances as
they exist. Hughes said that he would question any legal right by Council to deny
approval. Pearce said that Council could not approve something that DNR has not
approved. Byers stated that DNR does not get into any approval process unless a shore
protection is required. Youmans said that even if they do have to have DNR approval that
is not a good reason for Council to hold them up. Byers said that there is a 25 -foot buffer.
Vote by Council to table a decision was 5 (Merves, Monaghan, Anderson, Hosti,
Pearce) 1 opposed (Youmans). Pearce said that at the January meeting he would like to
advertise for a Public Hearing on a building moratorium. Youmans said that it would not
effect the DeSoto because their plans are already here. Parker said that if the majority of
Council request a special meeting, he would call one.
• Pearce moved to deny the height variance petitioned by Scott Barnard for #1 10th
Court PIN 4- 6 -16 -1. Monaghan seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
• Pearce moved to deny the petition from Gene Hall for a height variance for 1711
Strand PIN 4- 9 -5 -16. Anderson seconded. Dottie Kluttz spoke in favor of denial.
Vote by Council was unanimous.
• Pearce said that he did not propose to make the unopened portion of Rosewood a
public park with benches and tables and such but as a habitat for the painted bunting
birds. This would not be a public access to the beach. It would also be protecting
green space. Pearce read 2 letters in support of the park. Pearce moved to establish a
committee of 7 people to look at Rosewood as a park and to look at other city
owned properties. Hosti seconded. Pearce said he would like the committee to
consist of a representative from DNR, someone from Game and Fish, Rachel Perkins,
and 2 or 3 other citizens. The committee will come back to Council with
recommendations. Merves questioned the lawsuit about MARTA vs. Datry in the
Council packets. Hughes said that he is concerned about Council acting on anything
to do with Rosewood because of the possible litigation we are in with Hogan and
Risher. Hughes said that he would like to look into how the City was deeded the
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street. Youmans said that Council has heard the attorneys' opinion and that Council
should wait until they hear back from Hughes. O'Dell said that the property change
would block access on one side. O'Dell stated that he cuts a path to the beach on
Rosewood. O'Dell said that he legally lives on Rosewood and that further
information is needed — same excuse that Pearce used to table decision on site plan
review for the DeSoto. Vote by Council was 5 in favor (Merves, Monaghan,
Anderson, Hosti, Pearce); 1 opposed (Youmans).
• Mr. Shell Solomon presented Council with his petition for a use variance and a site
plan review for 209 Butler Avenue PIN 4 -4 -8 -4 for a recreational vehicle park.
Marianne Bramble, Richard Barrow, Pat Locklear, Penn Myrick and a few others
from the audience spoke against the RV Park. It was noted that the land is in a C -1
zoning district. Youmans said that it was rezoned C -1 about 12 years ago when
someone wanted to purchase the DeSoto and also that area to be used the parking lot
for the hotel. Bramble asked how property owners were notified. Byers said that
letters go to property owner with in 250 feet of property in question but that this is not
mandatory by law, the land is also posted with a large sign. Hughes stated that this
petition is also requesting a waiver on the buffer. Byers said that is part of the site
plan review and that a brick wall and landscape would be done. Anderson moved to
deny. Hosti seconded. Monaghan said that it is inappropriate for her to vote,
suggesting elderly housing as a possibility for the site. Vote by Council was 4 to
deny the site plan (Merves, Hosti, Anderson, Pearce); 1 opposed (Youmans), 1
abstained (Monaghan).
• Mr. Charlie Ray presented Council with a petition from the South Beach Condo
Association that their original site plan be revised in order for the storage
building be allowed to remain at #2 17th Street. Parker said that he can understand
requesting a revision to the site plan during the early days of construction but not
after the building is complete and people have bought and are living in the condos.
Ray said that since the building is there that the association would like to keep it.
Youmans said that if the house is still there then the construction is not complete until
the shed is removed. Planning Commission Chair Keller said that when an association
is presenting a proposal to the commission that the commission should listen to the
president of the association. Keller said that the meeting got out of hand so the
planning commission tabled any decision and sent the request on to Council for a
decision. Mark Johnson said that he does not know why this was not done in the
beginning, the owners came later and we would like to keep the building as storage.
Steve Winfrey said that storage is classified as a hazard. Winfrey stated that the plans
went to the State Fire Marshal for review and that they saw that the building was to
be removed. Byers said that the plans did not have to be reviewed by the State Fire
Marshal and that if the building stays it would have to be sprinkled —13D. Schroeder
said that the building has been cut in half. Parker said that Council knows the
history. Schroeder said that the building is a piece of junk. Henry Levy said that the
building is dangerous and needs to be removed. Carol Freeman said that she
understands that the City Attorney has sent several letters to Myrick and that Myrick
has ignored them. Freeman said she was raised to respect and obey the government.
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Freeman said that the buyers were aware that there was no storage when they
purchased their condo. Myrick stated that Mr. Levy's remarks are incorrect. The
building has been there since 1925 or so. Myrick said that the building is structurally
sound and that the majority of the owners want it to remain as storage. Parker asked
about setting precedent. Hughes answered that he does not remember doing this
before, it was noted on the original site plan that the building would be removed.
Hughes said that Council has a legal right to change a site plan but it is dangerous.
Youmans moved to approve the site plan revision. Anderson seconded. Vote by
Council was 2 in favor of the motion (Youmans, Anderson); 4 opposed (Merves,
Monaghan, Hosti, Pearce). Motion failed. Hughes said that the building must be
removed. Freeman asked if there was a time limit.
Anderson moved to approve the 99 recreational plan presented by Tiffany Dennis,
Director for the YMCA. Hosti seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Hosti moved to accept the November 12th minutes as presented. Anderson seconded.
Vote by Council was unanimous. Pearce moved to approve the November bills for
payment. Hosti seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Pearce moved to approve the 98 -audit proposal from Tindol and Company in the
amount of $13,150. Hosti seconded. Vote by Council was 3 in favor ( Hosti, Pearce,
Monaghan); 3 opposed (Merves, Youmans, Anderson). Parker broke the tie by voting for
the $10,650 audit.
A letter from the Ashley family was read commending the Tybee Island Police
Department, and especially Mike Hogan, for their courtesy and help when a family
member recently died.
Christy Abbott complained that a meter recently erected at 5 -1/2 Seventeenth
Street blocks the owners' only place to park. Merves questioned when the meter was put
up and what prompted the action. Bill Farmer answered that it was an overlooked
obligation, done about 3 weeks earlier and was prompted by Penn Myrick `s request for a
spot to park a temporary construction trailer. There was concern that the trailer not be
placed in front of Jeff Schroeder's home. Jack Youmans moved to remove the
parking meter, Ed Merves seconded, and the vote in favor was unanimous.
Mallory Pearce moved to reopen Solomon Avenue between Jones and Miller
and Anne Monaghan seconded. Jack Youmans said it isn't fair to leave one section
closed and reopen another. Mayor Parker said the traffic situations are entirely different.
Ed Merves agreed that the two locations are not the same. The motion was approved
by a vote of 4 — 2 with Anderson and Youmans opposing.
Bill Farmer explained that George Reese has asked for an amendment to the
Wage Scale /Classification Schedule to add an Assistant Superintendent position in the
Water /Sewer Department. He said that Michael Gibboni has passed tests that make him a
certified plant operator and Reese recommends the promotion. Mallory Pearce moved
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in favor, seconded by Dee Anderson. The vote was 5 —1, with Jack Youmans
casting the dissenting vote.
The cost of living increase was discussed. Mallory Pearce moved for an increase
of 2.5% across the board. Michael Hosti seconded. The vote was 3 — 3, with Ed Merves,
Jack Youmans and Anne Monaghan opposing. Mallory Pearce, Michael Hosti and Dee
Anderson voted in favor. Mayor Parker voted in opposition to the motion which failed
by a vote of 4 — 3. A cost of living increase in the amount of 1.5% was approved on
motion by Jack Youmans, seconded by Ed Merves, and the vote was unanimous in
favor.
Jack Youmans moved that the City Clerk and City Manager receive the
same merit increase approved for almost all other employees — 2.5 %. Michael Hosti
seconded for purpose of discussion. The motion passed by a vote of 4 — 2 with Ed
Merves and Michael Hosti casting the opposing votes.
There was a discussion initiated by Jack Youmans concerning pay when
transferring from one department to another. He said an employee, not yet certified as a
police officer, should not be brought in at a higher rate of pay than officers who are
already with the department and already certified. He said there used to be a position
called Police Cadet at a lower rate of pay until certification was completed. He suggested
that the pay offered to the transferring employee be set at $7.50 per hour. The City
Attorney advised Council that they are to set policy, not actual salaries. Jack Youmans
withdrew his motion, saying he'd go along with what's in the step plan and it was
determined to be $7.41. Mallory Pearce asked Bill Farmer about the transfer offer and he
said the Chief negotiated it at the employee's current salary of $10.07. The employee has
been with the city for a number of years and has experience in the parking department in
a supervisory capacity. Bill said he respected the Chief's opinion and the Chief likely
believes this prior experience will be valuable in his department. City Council agreed
with Youmans that an uncertified person transferring to the police department should be
paid as a cadet until certified, and the salary of $7.41 per hour as it appears in the pay
step plan, was endorsed
Code Section 6 -3 -1 Water /Sewer Charges was heard on First Reading. Anne
Monaghan moved that the 10% increase passed in the budget be implemented and
Mallory Pearce seconded. The vote was 3 (Monaghan, Pearce, Hosti) — 3 (Merves,
Youmans, Anderson). Mayor Parker broke the tie in favor and the motion passed
by a vote of 4 — 3 on First Reading.
Pat Locklear spoke as President of the Tybee Optimists, informing Council that
Gene Maxey has been voted Officer of the Year for the Tybee Police Department, an
award that is especially meaningful since the honor comes from the vote of his fellow
officers. He said the Optimists have begun a new annual program in 1998 to recognize
the Fireman of the Year, April Moore, the Rookie Firefighter of the Year, Patrick Burke,
and the First Responder of the Year, Casey Jones. These annual awards include a
monetary bonus from the Optimists.
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Jack Youmans said he would like to start the procedure to raise the next incoming
Council's salaries, saying they've been the same in the twelve years he's served. He
suggested $200 monthly for each Councilmember and $500 for the Mayor. Youmans
made a motion requesting the attorney to begin the procedure, Mallory Pearce
seconded and the vote was 4 — 2 with Anne Monaghan and Ed Merves casting the
dissenting votes.
The City Attorney made a report on a zoning suit involving a parcel of land
bordering Rosewood Drive and Oceanview Drive. After an active discussion, Mayor
Parker instructed Mr. Hughes to tell the parties that the City Council is still considering
the matter.
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M.
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Mayor Walter W. Parker
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TYBEE ISLAND YMCA RECREATION PLAN FOR 1999
TIME LLNE
Month Of December
• Basketball practice
• Lacrosse si=t-ups and Practice
• Gymnastics sign -ups
• Christmas Party
• SIgns for YMCA location
• Plans for Fitness Room Renovation
• Cleaning out Annex building
• Cleaning out rooms in old school
Month Of January:
• Start senior low impact cardio classes. ( twice a week)
• Start Gymnastic classes
• Basketball games
• Lacrosse games
• Renovating Annex Building
Month Of February:
• Baseball sign -ups
• Adult Volleyball sign -ups
• Youth Fitness Program
• Teen Fitness Program
Month Of March:
• Fitness Center Open
• Adult Fitness Classes (Aerobics etc.)
• Practice forBaseball
• Summer camps planning
• Adult Volleyball games
Month Of April and May:
• Games for Baseball
• Summer Camps Registration
• Adult Volleyball Games
Month Of June July and August:
• Summer Camps
• Junior Lifeguard Camp
• Registration for soccer
• Volleyball pick up games
• Hockey registration
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Month Of September, October and November:
• Games for Soccer
• Adult Softball
• Pumpkin Patch Halloween Gathering
• Basketball registration
• Lacrosse registration
• Hockey Games
Other activities that are year round: t W1Sh LBO
• Art classes
• Gymnastics classes
• Martial Art classes
• Aerobic classes
• Youth fitness
• Teen fitness
Additional Activities:
• Skate Park
• Skate classes
• Health Connection
• Aquatics Camp
• Surfing classes
• Windsurfing classes
• Kayaking classes
• Sailing classes
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Bills for the Month of November 98
General Government 71,146.46
Police 60,472.88
Fire 10,005.81
Public Works 54,505.81
Sanitation 37,930.67
Recreation 2,273.96
Parking Services 7,859.61
91.69% of the 98 Budget General Fund has been expensed
Water Sewer 63,510.69
69.32% of the 98 Water Sewer Budget has been expensed
Fund 3 21,255.53
94.98% of the 98 Fund Three Budget has been expensed
Fund Four -0-
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NOU -24 -1999 15:40 FROM TINDOL a COMPANY CPA
TO 735737 P.02
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
October 30, 1998
340 Eisenhower Drive, Suite 1312
Savannah, Georgia 314%
(912 356%66
Faa ) 1 356 -9941
Mr. Walter Parker
Mayor
City of Tybee Island
P.Q. Box 128
Tybee Island, Georgia 31328
We are pleased to confirm our understanding of the services we are to provide for the City of Tybee
Island for the year ended December 31, 1998. We will audit the general purpose financial statements of
the City of Tybee Island, Georgia as of and for the year ended December 31, 1998 .
The objective of our audit is the expression of an opinion as to whether the general purpose financial
statements are fairly presented, in all material respects, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. Our audit will be conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the
standards for financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller
General of the United States, and will include tests of the accounting records of the City of Tybee island,
Georgia and other procedures we consider necessary to enable us to express such an opinion. If our
opinion on the general purpose financial statements is other than unqualified, we will Fatly discuss the
reasons with you in advance, If, for any reason, we are unable to complete the audit or are unable to
express an opinion, we may decline to express an opinion or may not issue a report as a result of this
engagement.
The management of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia is responsible for establishing and maintaining
internal control. In fulfilling this responsibility, estimates and judgments by management are required to
assess the expected benefits and related costs of the controls. The objectives of internal control are to
provide management with reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss
from unauthorized use or disposition, that transactions are executed in accordance with management's
authorizations and recorded properly to permit the preparation of general purpose financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
In planning and performing our audit, we will consider the internal control sufficient to plan the audit in
order to determine the nature, timing, and extent of our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing
our opinions on the City of Tybee Island, Georgia's general purpose financial statements.
We will obtain an understanding of the design of the relevant controls and whether they have been placed
in operation, and we will assess control risk. Tests of controls may be performed to test the effectiveness
of certain controls that we consider relevant to preventing and detecting errors and fraud that are material
to the general purpose financial statements and to preventing and detecting misstatements resulting from
illegal acts and other noncompliance matters that have a direct and material effect on the general purpose
financial statements. Our tests, if performed, will be less in scope than would be necessary to render an
opinion on internal control and, accordingly, no opinion will be expressed.
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An audit is not designed to provide assurance on internal control or to identify reportable conditions.
However, we will inform the governing body or audit committee of any matters involving internal
control and its operation that we consider to be reportable conditions under the standards established by
the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Reportable conditions involve matters corning to
our attention relating to significant deficiencies in the design or operation of the internal control that, in
our judgment, could adversely affect the entity's ability to record, process, summarize, and report
financial data consistent with the assertions of management in the general purpose financial statements.
Identifying and ensuring that the City of Tybee Island, Georgia complies with laws, regulations,
contracts, and agreements is the responsibility of management. As part of obtaining reasonable
assurance about whether the general purpose financial statements are free of material misstatement, we
will perform tests of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia's compliance with applicable laws and
regulations and the provisions of contracts and agreements. However, the objective of our audit will not
be to provide an opinion on overall compliance and we will not express such an opinion.
Our procedures will include tests of documentary evidence supporting the transactions recorded in the
accounts, and may include tests of the physical existence of inventories, and direct confirmation of
receivables and certain other assets and liabilities by correspondence with selected individuals, creditors,
and financial institutions. We will request written representations from your attorney as part of the
engagement, and he tnay bill you for responding to this inquiry. At the conclusion of our audit, we will
also request certain written representations from you about the financial statements and related matters.
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements; therefore, our audit will involve judgment about the number of transactions to be
examined and the areas to be tested. We will plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable rather than
absolute assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether
caused by error or fraud. Because of the concept of reasonable assurance and because we will not
perform a detailed examination of all transactions, there is a risk that a material misstatement may exist
and not be detected by us. In addition, an audit is not designed to detect errors, fraud, or other illegal
acts that are immaterial to the general purpose financial statements. However, we will inform you of any
material errors and any fraud that comes to our attention. We will also inform you of any other illegal
acts that come to our attention, unless clearly inconsequential. Our responsibility as auditor is limited to
the period covered by our audit and does not extend to matters that might arise during any later periods
for which we are not engaged as auditor.
An audit of the general purpose financial statements performed on accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards is not designed to determine whether the computer systems of the City of Tybee
Island, Georgia are Year 2000 compliant, or to provide any assurance on whether the city has addressed
all of the affected systems on a timely basis. Further more, we have no responsibility with regard to the
systems of vendors, service providers, or any other third parties. These are responsibilities of the city's
management. However, we may choose to communicate matters that come to OUT attention relating to
the Year 2000 Issue.
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NOV -24 -1998 15:41 FROM TINDOL & COMPANY CPA TO 7865737 P.04
Management is responsible for making alI financial records and related information available to us_ We
understand that you will provide us with the such information required for our audit and that you are
responsible for the accuracy and completeness of that information. We will advise you about appropriate
accounting principles and their application and will assist in the preparation of your financial statements,
but the responsibility for the financial statements remains with you. This responsibility includes the
establishment and maintenance of adequate records and effective internal control over financial
reporting, the selection and application of accounting principles, and the safeguarding of assets.
Our fee for these services will be $10,650 for the year ended December 31, 1998 and a $50 hourly rate
for advisory consultations during 1999. This estimate is based on anticipated cooperation from your
personnel and the assumption that unexpected circumstances will not be encountered during the audit. If
significant additional tune is necessary, we will discuss it with you and arrive at a new fee estimate
before we incur the additional Costs.
We also understand that you are considering the preparation of a Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) for submission to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for their
certificate of excellence in financial reporting program. Should you decide to prepare a CAFR our fee
would increase by $2,500 for a total of $13,150.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to the City of Tybee Island, Georgia and believe this letter
accurately summarizes the significant terms of our engagement. If you have any questions, please let us
laiow. If you agree with the terms of our engagement as described in this letter, please sign the enclosed
copy and return it to us.
Very truly yours,
TINDOL & COMPANY
Certified Public Accountants
For the Firm
RESPONSE:
This le correctly s
the understanding of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia.
Mr. Walter Parker
Title: Mayor
Date: la' i 0 I g
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CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND WAGE SCALE/POSITION CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
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1998DATA -1 :;' :, 1 , " : • 4:',-; ' , ...,,' March 26, 1998
MIN/MAX SA ARIESANAGgi ' CATEGORIES
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7.41 15,413 Lifeguard
Assistant Head Lifeguard
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Janitor
Mechanic's Helper
6.21
8.15
12,917 --
16,952
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Head Lifeguard
Laborer
6.83
8.97
14,206
18,658
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Records Clerk I
7.52
9.86
15,642
20,509
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Cashier
Parking Services Specialist
Communications Officer
Jailer/Corrections Officer
Animal Control Officer
Fire Dept. Administrative Assist
Records Cerk H _ _ _
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10.85
17,202
22,568
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Parking Administrator
Parking Supervisor
Accounting Clerk
Assist Clerk of Court
Fines Collection Clerk/
Properly/Evidence Clerk
Firefighter
9.10
11.93
18,928
24,814
6 Accounling SpecialisUAsst. City Treasurer
City Marshal (Code Enforcement Olficer)
Recreation Specialist
Police Officer
Clerk Of Court/Office Manager
Communication Supervisor/Terminal Agency Coor.
Administrative Officer
Fire Lieutenant
Assistant Mechanic
Assistant Carpenter
Heavy Equipment Operator
I ea(' Mechanic
Foreman
Lead Carpenter
10.01 20,821
13.131 27,310
7
Parking Director
Recreation Director
Police Sergeant/Shift Supervisor
Criminal Investigator
Detective
Senior Police Officer/Shift Supervisor
Fire Captain
Police Corporal/Shift Supervisor
11.01 2,901
14.441 30,035
8
City Treasurer
Zoning Administrator
Police Lieutenant
Police Captain
Assistant Fire Chief
Assistant Public Works Director
Water/Sewer Technician HI
Water/Sewer Technician II
Water/Sewer Technician I
Water/Sewer construction & Maint. Forema
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2.11 5,189
15881 33,030
9
Manager of Information Systems
Police Major/Assistant Chief of Police
1■.
13.32 27,706
17.47 36,338
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Finance Director
Clerk of Council
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Personnel Director
Fire Chief
Public Works Director
Water/Sewer Director
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Information for the approval of the COLA in January 99 - 2nd pay period would be the effective date. I have figues
for 1.5% and 2.5% for your consideration.
EMPLOYEE
PRESENT
GRADE/STEP
COLA @
1.5%
COAL @
2.5%
RATE
Angela
13.74
8 -C -10
13.95
14.09
Ro
20.12
12 -C -10
20.42
20.63
Pat
16.63
10 -C -10
16.88
17.05
Raamy
9.39
4 -C -10
9.53
9.62
Dianne
8.50
4 -B-6
8.63
8.72
Jackie
17.84
11 -C -9
18.11
18.29
Vivian
15.12
9 -C -10
15.35
15.50
Bill
23.75
14 -C -9
24.11
24.35
Tanya
13.41
8 -C -9
13.61
13.74
Chuck
11.36
6 -C -10
11.53 11.64
0.00
Hogan 11.04
7 -B -5
11.21
11.32
Woods
16.23
9 -C -12+
16.47
16.64
Hosti
7.90
4 -A -3
8.02
8.10
Price
18.29
11 -0-10
18.56
18.75
Alley 12.33
7 -C -9/10
12.51
12.64
Fobes j 9.801 6 -A-4
9.95
10.04
Tallent j 12.66 8 -B -7
12.85
13.08
Case 11.361 6-C-101 11.53
11.64
Farmer 1 12.50 7 -C -10 12.69
12.81
Desautels 1 10.291 6 -B-6 10.44
10.551
Hagan 11.32
7 -B-6 11.49
11.60
Maxey 11.32
7 -B-6 11.49
11.60
Thompson ! 8.50
4 -B-6 8.63
8.721
DeHay 6.23
1 -B -51 6.32 6.39
Enterkin 11.36
6 -C -10 11.53 11.64
Cartee 9.36
5 -B-61 9.50
9.59
Williams .,
' 11.36
6 -C -10 11.53
11.64
Anderson
7.41
1 -C -12 7.52
7.71
As soon as he graduates from
communication school he will be
placed on the pay and step for a
communication officer
Cary
10.58
5 -C -11 10.74
10.85
Wall
7.71
• 4 -A -2 7.83
7.90
Lanier
12.23
6 -C -12+ 12.41
12.54
M.Smith
7.90
4 -A -3 8.02
8.10
A.Smith
11.36
6 -C -10 11.53
11.64
Moseley
11.32
7 -B-6 11.49
11.60
Jones
9.39
4 -C -10 9.53
9.62
0.00
J.Brown
15.07
10 -B-6 15.30
15.44
Hendrix 13.74
8 -C -10 13.95
14.09
Buckley ! 12.50
7 -C -10 12.69
12.81
Moore 9.16
4 -C -9 9.30
9.39
0.00
Pye 17.05
10 -C -11 17.31
17.47
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Information for the approval of the COLA in January 99 - 2nd pay period would be the effective date. I have figues
for 1.5% and 2.5% for your consideration.
Dodge
0.00
Evaluations have not been tumed
in for any of the DPW workers, so
we do not know if they will receive
a merit before 12/31/98
Carpenter
0.00
Fitzgibbon
0.00
G.Wells
0.00
P. Wells
0.00
Williams
0.00
Burke
0.00
Pollack
0.00
Ray
0.00
Kuntz
0.00
Barber
0.001
J.Weaver
0.00
Lopez
0.00
Solomon
0.001
Bostwick
0.001
0.00
Conaway 11.601 7 -B -7
11.77
11.89
Heckman 10.071 5 -C -9' 10.22
10.331
W. Weaver 7.901 4 -B -3 ! 8.02 8.10,
0.00
Meyer 12.68 overscale 12.87 13.00,
Dowell 12.50 7 -C -10
12.691 12.81
Polite 12.81' 6 -C -12+
13.00 13.13'
Gibboni 11.851
8 -A-4
12.031 12.15
DeLoach 9.39
4 -C-6
9.53 9.62
Price J 8.30
4 -B -5
8.42
8.50
Reese 16.63' 10 -C -10
16.88
17.051