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City Council Minutes, November 10, 2021
Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda
Mayor Sessions called the Consent Agenda to order at 6:30PM. Those present were Jay Burke, Monty Parks, John Branigin, Barry Brown, Nancy DeVetter and Spec Hosti. Also attending were
Dr. Shawn Gillen, City Manager; Bubba Hughes, City Attorney; Tracy O’Connell, City Attorney; George Shaw, Director, Community Development; and Janet LeViner, Clerk of Council.
Opening Ceremonies
Call to Order
Post of the Colors: American Legion Post 154
Pledge of Allegiance: American Legion Post 154
Invocation: Ken Williams
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discussion litigation. Spec Hosti seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0.
Monty Parks made a motion to return to regular session. Barry Brown seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve.
Mayor Sessions listed the following items on the consent agenda:
Minutes: October 28, 2021
Purchase of 10 Handhelds/Printers for Parking Services. Cost: $24,870. Equipment and program needs updating
2022 Budget Amendment: Transfer $500,000 from the General Fund Balance to Capital Fund to finance various pavement improvement projects
Out of State Travel: Campground Staff to attend Grand Strand Gift Show, Myrtle Beach, SC, December 5 - 7, 2021. Budget line item: 555-6180-52-3500, $1,000
Contract: Clarifier Rebuild, Water/Sewer
Mayor Sessions called the regular meeting to order. All those present for the consent agenda were present.
Recognitions and Proclamations
Dr. Tom Lewis approached Mayor and Council to receive a Proclamation for Retired Educator's Day. Mayor Sessions recognized educators in the audience and thanked Dr. Lewis for his service
to the community.
Invited Guests
John Napotnik, Executive Director, Tybee Island YMCA. Mr. Napotnik was able to be present and will present at a later meeting.
Citizens to be Heard: Please limit comments to 3 minutes. Maximum allowable times of 5 minutes.
Ken Williams, Proposed STVR Ordinance and Moratorium (Attached)
John O’Neil, Proposed STVR Ordinance and Moratorium
Ginny VanDostrom, Proposed STVR Ordinance and Moratorium
Maria Lancaster, Thank you to the City for their work during recent high tides
Lisa and Julian McKenzie, Proposed STVR Ordinance and Moratorium
Matt Campbell, Proposed STVR Ordinance and Moratorium
Keith Gay, Proposed STVR Ordinance and Moratorium
Susan Kelleher, Proposed STVR Ordinance and Moratorium (Attached)
Nick Sears, Proposed STVR Ordinance and Moratorium (Attached)
Mack Kitchens, Proposed STVR Ordinance and Moratorium
Amy Gaster, Proposed STVR Ordinance and Moratorium (Attached)
Dawn Shay, Proposed STVR Ordinance and Moratorium (Attached)
Bill Garbett, Proposed STVR Ordinance and Moratorium (Attached)
Roger Huff, Proposed STVR Ordinance and Moratorium
Monty Parks made a motion to approve the consent agenda.Spec Hosti seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures
City Hall Rehabilitation. Dr. Gillen stated Staff has worked on this project for many years. He continued, he is asking Mayor and Council to approve setting the budget for the rehabilitation
of City Hall. The contract with Greenline Architecture and financing plan would need to be approved at a future meeting. Financing would come from fund balance, SPLOST money and debt
financing. Mayor pro tem Brown asked the budget for the rehabilitation. Dr. Gillen stated $1.3M, the shell of the building will remain, and all work will be done inside the building.
Mr. Parks recommended Mayor pro tem Brown work with Dr. Gillen as a special liaison. Monty Parks made a motion to approve Staff moving forward with the project. Spec Hosti seconded.
Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Consideration of Ordinances, Resolution
Jay Burke recused.
Mayor Sessions asked Dr. Gillen to give a brief synopsis of the meetings that were held regarding STVR’s. Dr. Gillen stated when the process started there was a map of everything that
needed to be accomplished. This included a public survey which was used to gather input only and two town hall meetings were held where questions were fielded and additional information
gathered. Mayor and Council then had a workshop to discuss the results of the survey and then gave general direction to him on how to proceed with draft ordinance changes. An additional
stake holder meeting was held and information was sent on to Mayor and Council. Dr. Gillen stated there was an additional zoom meeting last evening which was very productive. Mayor
Sessions stated all the workshops, town hall meetings and zoom meetings are on the website. Dr. Gillen confirmed. Mr. Hughes stated, since the first meeting, the issue regarding children
and the age to be considered has been added.
Second Reading, 2021-29, Sec 34-261(c)(3) and to add new Sec 34-266, Limit the Number of Permits for the Operation of STVR's. Monty Parks recommended addressing the sections separately,
Sec 1 and Sec 2. Sec 1 being occupancy and Sec 2 being the new wording. Monty Parks made a motion to approve as written, Sec 1 of the proposed ordinance. Nancy DeVetter seconded.
Voting in favor were Nancy DeVetter, Monty Parks, and Barry Brown. Discussion: Mr. Hughes stated the proposed ordinance, Sec 1 would add a section that would establish an occupancy
limit of two (2) adults per bedroom plus two (2) additional adults per dwelling and any person over the age of fifteen would be considered an adult for purpose of this ordinance. Voting
against were John Branigin and Spec Hosti. Motion to approve, 3-2. Jay Burke recused.
Second Reading, 2021-29, Sec 34-261(c)(3) and to add new Sec 34-266, Limit the Number of Permits for the Operation of STVR's. Monty Parks stated there was a great deal of discussion
regarding the methodology for arriving at the number, which was good discussion and has a great deal of merit. There has been an offer for another set of data for review which is appropriate.
Mr. Parks stated he feels the number should come from City generated numbers and does not feel at this time, there is sufficient data to move forward. Monty Parks made a motion to
defer action on Sec II until methodology be established by Staff to provide the accurate number. Nancy DeVetter seconded. Discussion: Mr. Hughes clarified this item would come back
for first reading as there will be substantial changes. He confirmed the motion is to defer action therefore technically the proposed ordinance could come back for second reading.
Voting in favor were Nancy DeVetter, Monty Parks, and Barry Brown. Voting against were John Branigin and Spec Hosti. Motion to approve, 3-2. Jay Burke recused.
Resolution: 2021-10 Modifying Resolution Number 2021-06 Limiting the Issuance of Occupational Tax Certificates or of Permits for Short Term Vacation Rentals subject to Exceptions and
Extending the Moratorium through April 30, 2022. Monty Parks stated the wording allows the re-permitting of an existing STVR on sale and does not allow new permits to be issued. Mr.
Hughes confirmed. Monty Parks made a motion to approve as written. John Branigin seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 5-0. Jay Burke recused.
Jay Burke returned to the dais.
Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations and Comments
Barry Brown: Private Parking Lots in Residential Zones. No Action Taken
Spec Hosti: Failed Cretaceous Well. No Action Taken
Shawn Gillen: Tree Removal Costs on unopened 5th Avenue. Letter has been received from contractor as he will absorb the cost.
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn. John Branigin seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55PM
______________________________
Janet R. LeViner, MMC
Clerk