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City Council Minutes, December 18, 2018
Mayor Buelterman called the Special Meeting to order at 3:30PM. Those present were Julie Livingston, Monty Parks, John Branigin, Wanda Doyle, Barry Brown and Shirley Sessions. Also
attending were Bubba Hughes, City Attorney; George Shaw, Director, Community Development; Ricky Stewart, City Engineer; Angela Hudson, Finance Director; and Janet LeViner, Clerk of Council.
Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures
Dune Restoration Project: Dismantle Dune Crossovers. Dr. Gillen stated this applies to 16th, 17th and 18th Streets and only a portion of Gullick will be removed. Approval is for demolition,
disposal of debris and purchase of wood. Mr. Stewart stated a mobi-mat will be at 18th Street and dune construction will begin in January 2019. Ms. Doyle recommended the City do a press
release regarding the crossovers and dune construction as there will be limited access to the businesses and beach. Mayor Buelterman asked if there is a way to do a bathroom at 17th
Street. Dr. Gillen will look into this and get back to him. Ms. Doyle and Ms. Sessions expressed their concerns with notification of the businesses on the South-end as to the closure
of the parking areas and limited access to the beach due to the dune construction and crossover repairs/demolition. Dr. Gillen will speak with Ms. Morton as she can contact everyone
involved. Wanda Doyle made a motion to approve. Monty Parks seconded. Voting in favor were Julie Livingston, Monty Parks, John Branigin, Wanda Doyle and Shirley Sessions. Voting
against was Barry Brown. Vote was 5-1 to approve.
GDOT Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant. Mayor Buelterman requested Mr. Stewart to go over the list of roads that are in line for paving. Mr. Stewart listed the roads and priorities.
There was a brief discussion regarding the grinding of the road prior to repaving. Ms. Doyle asked Dr. Gillen to look into conditions on Campbell as there is a dip in the road which
could cause vehicle damage. Monty Parks made a motion to approve. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Julie Livingston made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Wanda Doyle made a motion to return to regular session. Barry Brown seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn. Wanda Doyle seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 6:00PM
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Janet R. LeViner, CMCJason Buelterman
ClerkMayor