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Home My Public Portal About20000127CCMeeting1 1 1 Meeting of 2000 -01 -27 City Council Minutes Mayor Walter W. Parker called the January 27th, 2000 to order at 7:30 P.M. with the following members of Council present: James, G. Burke, Jr., Jack Youmans, Shirley Sessions, Anne Monaghan, Pamela 0' Brien and Mallory Pearce. City Attorney Hughes and City Manager Bill Farmer were also present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited after the invocation given by the Reverend Lee Bennett. Mr. Julian Page was the first visitor to address Council. Page spoke on the issue of the City keeping the $500,000 GEFA loan at the low interest rate and only having to borrow 1.5 million for the sewerage treatment plant. Page handed out information sheets for the Council to study. Henry Levy asked if there would be public input into the reconsideration for the Sugar Shack. City Attorney Hughes answered no; the matter is not to be reconsidered tonight, but a suit has been filed so it will be addressed in closed session. Mayor Parker opened the meeting for business legally presented. Appointments to the Personnel Board are as follows: Jay Cox and Bobby Phillips from the City employees; Mary Frances Hankins, Col. Jamie Hendrix, Kathryn Williams and Henry Meyers were the Council choices. Hankins was unanimous; Hendrix was unanimous; Meyers was unanimous; Alice Martin received two votes — Youmans and Burke; Kathryn Williams received 4 votes — Session, Monaghan, 0' Brien and Pearce. The following citizens were appointed to the C -2 Study Committee: Michael " Spec" Hosti, Chris Solomon, Tommy Solomon, Harry Spirides, Pat Locklear, Keith Gay, Mike Deihl, Sonny Ashley and Debbie Kearney. 0' Brien stated that the committee, according to the minutes, is supposed to be equal in residential property owners and commercial property owners. Parker said that Council could appoint more members at any time. 0' Brien said that the first step for the committee to accomplish is to develop recommendations for the Planning Commission to study. 0' Brien said that the Planning Commission had recommended that the City hire a professional planner to develop a long -term commercial land use and a green space plan. Parker said that Farmer will formulate by contacting the RDC, DCA and MPC. Monaghan said not to forget the forestry man that Bargeron recommended. Pearce moved to accept the January 13U' minutes. 0' Brien seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Pearce moved to adopt Section 6 -1 -15 Delinquency; Cutoff and Cut -on Fees on its first reading. Monaghan seconded. 0' Brien questioned the $25.00 fee for cutoff stating that a fee for cutting the water back on is not addressed. Hughes answered that 0' Brien is correct, the $25.00 covers the cut off, not the cut on, so the $25. covers both. Farmer said that the changes are to make the ordinance read better. Vote by Council was 5 in favor (Burke, Sessions, Monaghan, 0' Brien and Pearce); 1 opposed (Youmans). Pearce moved to designate the property at 18th Street and Chatham Avenue as permanent greenspace. Burke seconded. Youmans said that this triangle piece of property is larger than some lots on Tybee. Pearce suggested that Farmer have Pye replant the lot with nature trees. Youmans said make a park with swings and slides for 1 1 the children at that end of the island. Vote by Council was 5 in favor (Burke, Sessions, Monaghan, 0' Brien and Pearce); 1 opposed (Youmans). Pearce moved to adopt the LARP priority list. Burke seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. It was the consensus of Council that Farmer will leave the dirt street list in place but will not plan any paving unless the property owners request the paving. 0' Brien said that she likes the idea of dirt streets. Pearce moved to proceed to relocate the lifeguard station but to keep the restrooms at the MSC. 0' Brien seconded. Hughes said that he really sees no problem as long as the restrooms stay. Youmans said that we don' t need to relocate the lifeguards and if we do it is like giving an extra $60,000 to the MSC. Vote by Council was 4 in favor (Sessions, Monaghan, 0' Brien and Pearce); 2 opposed (Burke and Youmans). Monaghan asked where the lifeguards would be relocated to down front. Parker said that he has seen a mobile unit in Florida and thinks that Tybee might look into something like this for the guards. Youmans said on top of the parking department building. Burke said that even if elevated they would only be able to see part of the beach. Farmer said that Council needs to make a decision on whether they want a Gym; a Gym/Pool Complex; or nothing at all, stating that we need to proceed or drop the issue. Farmer said that the city attorney had the task of the contract. Hughes said that he has a problem with the design build contract. Burke moved for none of the options. Youmans seconded. Pearce asked if he meant a delay or to cancel the project. Burkes said he meant to move to delay any decision. Youmans seconded. Burke said that the City needs to know what we plan to build and how we plan to pay for it. Sessions agreed, saying she would like to see the bid process, evaluations, and the scope of the work. Sessions said that the City needs to explore other options. Parker told Sessions that she can get with the City Attorney and Farmer to get that information. 0' Brien said that she would like to see a 2 -part report. (A) Use of our existing facilities, and partnerships with the McCusker' s for use of their pool, and St. Michael' s for use of the gym. (B) Use of new facility with cash flow out in 10 years for each part A and B. 0' Brien said that the YMCA has stated that they would like to run the facility. Vote on the motion to delay was unanimous. Pearce moved to appoint 0' Brien to serve on the Tybee Island YMCA Board of Directors. Session seconded. 0' Brien said for one year. Vote by Council was unanimous. Hughes said that Home Rule allows Council to adopt certain changes in the Charter with the exception of the form of government or any thing to do with the election. Hughes said that take 100 -2 -20 Rules of Procedures; it can be changed at any given time. Pearce moved to adopt Section 2 -1 -3 Signing of Checks onits second reading. Monaghan seconded. Vote by Council was 4 in favor (Sessions, Monaghan, O'Brien and Pearce); 2 opposed (Burke and Youmans). Pearce moved to approve Section 2 -1 -11 Regular and Special meetings on its first reading. Monaghan seconded. The change would be one Council meeting a month to be held on the second Thursday of each month at 7 P.M. in the evening. Vote by Council was 4 in favor (Sessions, Monaghan, 0' Brien and Pearce); 2 opposed (Burke and Youmans). 1 1 Youmans moved to adopt Section 6 -1 -20 Adjustment for Water Leakage and Special Circumstances on its first reading. Burke seconded. Pearce said that the proposal by Farmer excludes a toilet flowing and that there were 2 installments in proposal for payment. Burke said that the adjustment should be based on prior bills. Pearce asked if Savannah covers a running toilet. 0' Brien moved to amend the ordinance with the addition that the water portion of the bills be adjusted when there is a leak, like a toilet if a repair bill accompanies the request for adjustment. Youmans accepted the amendment. Vote by Council was unanimous. Monaghan moved to adopt Section 10 -1 -41 Golf Carts on its second reading. Pearce seconded. Vote by Council was 2 in favor (Monaghan and Pearce); 4 opposed (Burke, Youmans, Sessions and 0' Brien). Ordinance fails to be adopted. Youmans moved to leave Section 2 -4 -13 (B)(10) Leave Policy as it reads now stating that the way it is now that it does not costs the City anything when an employee donates vacation time to be used as sick time for another employee who qualifies for the donation. 0' Brien seconded. There was a long discussion on the proposal by Farmer to add the donation of sick time to the policy. Vote by Council was 4 in favor (Burke, Youmans, Sessions and 0' Brien); 2 opposed (Monaghan and Pearce). No change will take place. Mayor Parker asked who has the information on the merit raises for City Manager and Clerk of Council. Farmer answered the Council. Parker asked about the evaluations. Parker said to put forms in each Council box. Youmans said that there are three new people on Council and moves to table until next month. Pearce seconded. Monaghan asked how can the new members evaluate? Vote by Council was unanimous. Monaghan moved to adopt the first 7 goals listed on the priority list. Code Enforcement, Refine Zoning Procedures, More Beach Preservation, More Efficient Public Hearing & Applications Complete, Refine Long Term Land Use Plans, Implement Master Plan, Develop Long Term Financial Plan (20 Years). Pearce seconded. Sessions said that some of the lower items are connected with the higher items. Youmans said that beach preservation does not need to be on the list of 7 because we are always working on that issue. Pearce moved to amend by adding More Green Space & Eco Tourism as #8. 0' Brien seconded. Vote by Council was 4 in favor (Sessions, Monaghan, 0' Brien and Pearce); 2 opposed (Burke and Youmans). Youmans moved to amend by adding Reduce Budget and Spending as #9. Burke seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. 0' Brien moved to amend by adding Annual Survey of Residents as #10. Monaghan seconded. Vote by Council was 5 in favor (Youmans, Sessions, Monaghan, 0' Brien and Pearce); 1 opposed (Burke). Youmans said that the ideal thing would be to adopt all now and then just work on them as needed. Sessions seconded. Vote by Council was 3 in favor (Burke, Youmans and Sessions); 3 opposed (Monaghan, 0' Brien and Pearce). Parker broke the tie by voting with the opposing 3 members of Council. Vote on the main motion was 4 in favor (Sessions, Monaghan, 0' Brien and Pearce); 2 opposed (Burke and Youmans). Farmer presented a slide show on the Wage Scale/Position Classification Schedule. After a forty minute discussion 0' Brien moved no further adjustments to the wage scale, just put the police officer where they belong on the grade and step 1 1 1 plan. Youmans seconded. Farmer said that the wage scale needs re- balancing, as it has not been done for 2 years. Burke asked where the information on the salaries came from? Farmer answered DCA reports. 0' Brien moved to adjust the pay scale to reflect the 2.5% COLA that Council granted at the January 10th meeting. Youmans seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Burke moved not to adopt the new job descriptions proposed by Farmer. Youmans seconded. Vote by Council was 3 in favor (Burke, Youmans, and Sessions); 3 opposed (Monaghan, 0' Brien and Pearce). Mayor broke the tie by voting to not accept the positions. Pearce moved to go into closed session to discuss litigation. Monaghan seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. Pearce moved to reopen the regular meeting. Sessions seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous. As there was no further business to come before Council the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:10 P.M. Mayor Walter W. Parker Clerk of Council 1 1 1 2 -1 -3 ORDINANCE NO. 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 Government and Administration, Chapter 1 Mayor and Council, Section 3 Signing of Checks, be amended to read as follows: Section 1. Section 2 -1 -3 is hereby amended to read as follows 2 -1 -3 Signing of Checks. The Ma or, Treasurer, Mayor Pro Tem, and any other C. Council member. .. City Manage .. e i °:s and Asain4ant City gee A r ... ° �. ± .. are authorized to sign checks on behalf of the city. At least one of the two signatures must be that of an elected official.(ORD. 1992-7)(ORD. 1997-5; 5/1/97)(Ord 2000 -5; 1/27/00) Any ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict and this Ordinance shall have application to any violation of the Tybee Island Code of Ordinance of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia. Adopted this 27 day of January , 2000 Mayor Walter W. Parker City Clerk 1st Reading: 2nd Reading: Enacted: Page 1 of 1 Mayor Walter W. Parker City Council Donald E. Anderson Jr., Mayor Pro Tem Michael A. Hosti Edward Merves Anne P. Monaghan Mallory Pearce Jack Youmans August 26, 1999 CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND Gary Priester, District Engineer Georgia Department of Transportation P.O. Box 698 Jessup, Georgia 31598 RE: LARP Priority List — 2000 — Tybee Island Dear Gary: City Manager Bill Farmer Assistant City Manager Rowena B. Fripp Clerk of Council Jacquelyn R. Brown City Attorney Edward M. Hughes The City of Tybee Island priority List for the Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) resurfacing for calendar year 2000 is as follows: 1. 2 "d Avenue, 4th Street to Hiway 80 2. 8th Street, Butler to Jones Avenue 3. 5th Street, Butler to Jones Avenue 4. Lovell Avenue, 5th Street to 11th Street 5. Jones Avenue, 17th Street to 4th Street 6. Jones Avenue, 4th Street to Hiway 80 7. 2 "d Avenue, 10th Street to 5th Street 8. 17th Street, Strand to Butler 9. 2" Avenue, 17th Street to 10th Street LARP resurfacing has been of considerable benefit to the City of Tybee Island, and we appreciate your efforts in this regard. Sincerely, Bill Farmer City Manager Cc: James L. Brown & Susan Rogers GA DOT P.O. Box 1212 Savannah, Georgia 31402 Mayor & City Council Billy Pye, Public Works Director P. 0. Box 2749 - 403 Butler Avenue. Tybee Island. Georgia 31323 -2749 (912) 786-4573 - FAX (912\ 786-5737 1 1 1 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 020 Solomon Ave. 021 Pearlwood 026 Solomon Ave. 026 Live Oak Ave 026 Polk St. (DRAFT) STREET LOCATION LENGTH PRIORITY Pulaski - Pearlwood 450' Pulaski- Taylor 500' ' Solomon - Naylor 400' ' Naylor 225' Solomon - Baylor 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' A 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 VL VL VL VL L VL L L VL L VL M 3 L H 1 L H 2 VL VL VL VL L VL L VL VL VL VL 1 1 Prioitized Goals for 2000 Council Average Priority 4 Code Enforcement 4 Refine Zoning Procedures 6 More Beach Preservation 7 More Efficient Public Hearings & Applications Complete 7 Refine Long Term Land Use Plans 9 Implement Master Plan 9 Develop Long Term Financial Plan (20 years) 9 Have Workshops 9 Planning Commission - City Council Flow 9 Annual Survey of Residents 11 Reduce Budget & Spending 11 More Green Space & Eco Tourism 12 Refine Traffic and Parking Plan 12 Tax Elimination Downtown Development 13 .State Law for More Revenue 14 More Sr. Citizen Benefits 15 Educate Citizens on Tourism 16 Consider Charter Amendments to Gov. Procedures 16 More Lifeguards 17 No Swimming Pool 17 Finish Noise & Sign Ordinance 1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF CHATHAM AFFIDAVIT PERSONALLY appeared before the undersigned attesting officer, duly authorized to administer oaths, - 1LAti , who after being duly sworn, deposes and on oath states the following: (1) I was the presiding officer of a meeting of the Tybee Island 0p) City Council held on the ')-.1 ')-.1 day of T.;./.., („w447 , (2) That it is my understanding that O.C.G.A. § 50- 14 -4(b) provides as follows: When any meeting of an agency is closed to the public pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, the chairperson or other person presiding over such meeting shall execute and file with the official minutes of the meeting a notarized affidavit stating under oath that the subject matter of the meeting or the closed portion thereof was devoted to matters within the exceptions provided by law and identifying the specific relevant exception. The subject matter of the closed meeting or closed portion of the meeting held on the 1.1 of "VW 17 , Z� , which was r _ ) closed for the purpose(s) lr1f �1' r s) of as allowed by O.C.G.A., Title 50, Chapter 14, was devoted to matters within those exceptions and as provided by law. (3) 1 1 1 (4) Any unrelated matters which were mentioned or attempted to be offered for discussion during the closed portion of the meeting were ruled out of order and not discussed. (5) This affidavit is being executed for the purpose of complying with the mandate of O.C.G.A. § 50- 14 -4(b) that such an affidavit be executed. This y� day ofT4) �� 1'%�. 1 -4139. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , X9.99. �-Opa Notary Public Mayor /Presiding Officer