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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20110113 Synopsis 20110113 City Council Synopsis Mayor Jason Buelterman called the Consent Agenda meeting to order at 6:30pm on Thursday, January 13, 2011. Council Members present were Mayor pro tem Shirley Sessions, Wanda Doyle, Bill Garbett, Frank Schuman, Sr., Kathryn Williams and Paul Wolff. Also present were City Attorney Bubba Hughes, City Manager Diane Schleicher, Zoning Director Jonathan Lynn and Clerk of Council Vivian Woods. Mayor Buelterman listed the following items on the Consent Agenda: Beach Task Force reappointments for 3-year terms: James Burke Mary McCracken Harry Spirides John Wylly Community Resource Committee appointment: James Burke Planning Commission Appointments for 2-year terms: Henry Levy John Major Sunday Sales License application from Santiago’s Mexi-Cali, 402 First St. Applicant, James Davies. Request for waiver of fees for Historic Society Event on Jan 18th at Guardhouse. Special Event Application: Mardi Gras, March 5, Parade (1pm) & Tybrisa/Strand Roundabout (12pm – 6pm), Applicant: Tybee fest Request to apply for Curbside Acceleration Recycling Program Resolution for Curbside Acceleration Recycling Program Resolution to partner with the Georgia Department of Revenue in an effort to ensure proper payment of sales tax. Authorizing Resolution for DNR-Coastal Incentives Grant 2011-12 Windstream Agreement-Subject to contractual provisions being resolved Rejection of Ante Litem Notice-Tim Sullivan Rejection of Ante Litem Notice-Timothy Sessions Mayor Buelterman adjourned the Consent Agenda. Mayor Buelterman called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00pm. Those at the Consent Agenda were also in attendance for the regular meeting. John Major gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Recognitions and Proclamations Employees of the Fourth Quarter 2010 Matthew Moses-DPW Emory Randolph-Police Department Consideration of the approval of the minutes of the regular meetings of the Tybee Island City Council. 20101209 City Council Minutes A Motion to approve by Paul Wolff was seconded by Frank Schuman. The vote was unanimous Reports of Staff, Boards, Standing Committees and/or Invited Consideration of adoption of Revised By-Laws for the Better Hometown Board of Directors. A Motion by Shirley Sessions to approve was seconded by Bill Garbett. The vote was unanimous. Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures Change Order-#5 GEFA ECBG: Credit of $1,398 to line item 100-6210-54-1450. A Motion to approve by Paul Wolff was seconded by Frank Schuman. The vote was Wolff, Schuman, Garbett, Sessions and Williams in favor and Doyle opposed. Citizens to be heard. Alfie Waite-Request for waiver of fee for Shrine Club Liquor License A Motion by Wanda Doyle to approve the waiver of fee and request that shrine club be notified of next budget cycle in order for them to submit their request at the appropriate time was seconded by Frank Schuman. The vote was 5 in favor with Kathryn Williams abstaining. Don Ernst and Frank Kelly, request to apply for DNR grant plus city match to rework North Beach restrooms and shower. Kathryn Williams recused. A Motion by Paul Wolff to approve was seconded by Frank Schuman. The vote was unanimous with Williams recused. Leuveda and Ron Garner requesting November 18, 2010 minutes be correct and factual regarding council’s approval of caretaker’s cottage status. A Motion by Paul Wolff to correct the record because at the Council meeting on November 18, 2010, what was approved was a caretaker’s cottage was seconded by Shirley Sessions. The vote was unanimous. Stacye Jarrell, Oceanfront Cottage Rentals, LLC, requesting rate reduction for Old School Cafeteria from 2/18/11 to 3/6/11 for the World Organization of China Painters to conduct annual classes on Tybee for 17 days. Asking for rate reduction of 50% from $5,100 to $2,550. A Motion to approve by Bill Garbett was seconded by Frank Schuman. The vote was unanimous. Consideration of Approval of Consent Agenda A Motion to approve by Kathryn Williams was seconded by Paul Wolff. The vote was unanimous. Public Hearings Request for setback variance, 205A Miller Ave (4-0004-12-007), LDC Section 3-090, Applicant/Owner: Mr. Tyler Randolph A Motion to approve as requested by Frank Schuman was seconded by Wanda Doyle. The vote was Schuman, Doyle and Sessions in favor and Garbett, Williams and Wolff opposed. Mayor Buelterman broke the tie and voted in favor. Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions 2nd Reading 23-2010, Section 70-43,Bill Adjustments for Water and Sewer A Motion to approve by Paul Wolff was seconded by Kathryn Williams. The vote was Wolff, Williams, Garbett, Schuman and Sessions in favor and Doyle opposed. 2nd Reading to add Section 18-2 (34-2010) Emergency Access Requirements for Gated Communities A Motion to approve by Paul Wolff was seconded by Kathryn Williams. The vote was unanimous. 2nd reading 3-040, Substandard lots of record A Motion to approve by Bill Garbett was seconded by Paul Wolff. The vote was unanimous. 2nd reading 3-070, Permissible structures per lot/Accessory structures 1st Reading LDC Article 3 in its entirety without 3-030, 3-040,3-050, 3-060, 3-070,3-130, 3-140, 3-190, 3-200, 3-250 (pgs 84-99) A Motion by Kathryn Williams to postpone 2nd reading of 3-070 and 1st reading of Article 3 was seconded by Wanda Doyle. The vote was unanimous. Resolution authorizing application for DNR Grant to rework North Beach restrooms and shower. Kathryn Williams abstained. A Motion to approve by Paul Wolff was seconded by Frank Schuman. The vote was unanimous. Sec. 5-010 B-Amend to require relocation permits for ALL structures Wanda Doyle recused and left the room during the discussion. A Motion by Kathryn Williams to send Section 5-010 (B) to Planning Commission for review in regard to requiring relocation permits for all structures was seconded by Bill Garbett. Garbett added a request to PC to review Article 3-130 in order to make sure both code sections are consistent. Williams agreed. The vote was unanimous. C-2 Zoning-Change C-2 to include only properties facing Hwy 80 Wanda Doyle recused. A Motion by Kathryn Williams to ask Planning Commission for consideration to review current C-2 zoning in order to get their recommendation to eliminate ambiguity was seconded by Paul Wolff. Ms. Williams modified the motion to include the TBR district; Wolff seconded and recommended the Planning Commission proceed carefully and logically and to grandfather appropriate areas and existing businesses in C-2. The vote was unanimous with Doyle recused. Sec. 5-040 H-require ALL lot subdivisions to come before council A Motion by Kathryn Williams to send this to Planning Commission with a recommendation to delete this section and require all lot subdivisions to come before council was seconded by Paul Wolff. The vote was unanimous. Executive Session A Motion by Paul Wolff to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel and Litigation and Property Acquisition was seconded by Kathryn Williams. The vote was unanimous. A Motion by Paul Wolff to end Executive Session and go back into open discussion was seconded by Bill Garbett. The vote was unanimous. Adjournment A Motion to adjourn by Paul Wolff was seconded by Bill Garbett. The vote was unanimous.