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Home My Public Portal About20110210 Synopsis20110210 City Council Synopsis Mayor Jason Buelterman called the Consent Agenda meeting to order at 6:30pm on Thursday, February 10, 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 and Zoning Director Jonathan Lynn. Clerk of Council Vivian Woods was out sick. Mayor Buelterman listed the following items on the Consent Agenda: Proclamation, Bike to Work Week May 9-13th May 2011 National Bike Month Tree City USA Designation Arbor Day Proclamation Audit Committee – Bill Blakey and Alfie Waite Better Hometown Board – Judy Malins and John Yarborough Planning Commission- Tyler Marion Ethics Commission – Ross Howard and Tyler Marion’s resignations Bicycle Friendly Committee – Michael Bodine, Gina Casagrande, Denise Dubuque, Jonathan Lynn, Stephen Palmer, Marie Rodriguez, Robert Bryson, Diane Schleicher, Jan LeViner, Drew Wade, Joe Wilson, Paul Wolff, Jonathan Hagan, Dale Williams and Chantel Morton Special Event Application: Alee Temple Shrine Parade, June 4, 2011: 10:00 a.m. (Ocean Plaza to Memorial Park via Butler Ave.) EVP Beach Volleyball Weekend, May 21, 2011: (set up 05/20; tournament 05/21 7a-p; breakdown 05/22) Tybee Island Irish Heritage Celebration Parade, March 12, 2011: 3:00 p.m. – 4th Street to Strand via Butler Ave. 2011 Sand Arts Festival, May 6, 2011: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (North Beach) Lease/Fuel Agreement with Southside Fire Department Ambulance Adoption of the 2011 Tybee Island Bike Plan GEFA ECBG Change order request: 100-6210-54-1450 Paul Wolff – request for out of state travel to Boston-Offshore Wind Seminar Bubba Hughes – Rejection of Ante Litem Notice-Ronald Kriseman 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. Consideration of the approval of the minutes of the regular meetings of the Tybee Island City Council. 01/13/2011 City Council Minutes- Postponed City Managers Report Confirmation of Chief of Police Appointment-Robert J. Bryson, Jr. Bill Garbett moved to approve confirmation of the appointment and Frank Schuman seconded and the vote was unanimous. Reports of Staff, Boards, Standing Committees and/or Invited Guest Limit reports to 10 minutes. Planning Commission Request for Council to consider the appointment of members to a Shore Protection Ordinance Review Committee Council concurred in opening appointments to a committee for the Shore Protection ordinance review. Pam O’Brien-Master Plan, Community Character Map. Following the discussions, the map issues raised by Pam O’Brien were directed to be investigated via staff and the planning commission. Bill Blakey-Request for speed bumps on 17th Street. The speed bump on 17th Street was referred to the public safety committee with it to report back on February 24, 2011 with a recommendation regarding the next budget cycle. Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures Jet Pay Agreement The Jet Pay agreement was unanimously approved and to be executed with qualifying language Bubba Hughes has prepared. Wanda Doyle made the motion, Paul Wolff seconded and the vote was unanimous. U. S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Joint Funding Agreement. Line item# 505-4410-52-2205- $10,000; with $5,000 grant from the DOI. Kathryn Williams moved to approve, Shirley Sessions seconded and the vote was unanimous. Public Hearings The public hearings were held, properly opened and closed. Site Plan Approval (Section 4-050) at 211 Butler, Zoned C-1, PIN 4-0004-08-004, Ronnie Navon, owner with Paul Theron, applicant. Bill Garbett moved to approve the site plan. Wanda Doyle seconded. The vote was Garbett, Doyle, Sessions, Schuman and Wolff in favor and Williams opposed. Site Plan Approval (Section 4-050) at 1114 Highway 80 East, PIN 4-0026-11-010, Stacye Jarrell, owner. Wanda Doyle moved to approve the site plan. Frank Schuman seconded. The vote was unanimous. 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 Article 3 was deferred pending workshop on February 26, 2011 at 9:00am. This workshop will also include discussions on beach business issues including new businesses with paddle boards, etc. 1st Reading Amendments to Section 46-23(a)(4), 46-24(d), 46-33(a)(4), 46-33(b), 46-33(c) 46-35, regarding “at will” employment. Kathryn Williams moved to approve. Paul Wolff seconded. The vote was unanimous. Consideration of Approval of Consent Agenda Paul Wolff moved to approve. Kathryn Williams seconded. The vote was unanimous. 1st Reading Amendment to Section 38-4 Technology Cost Surcharge Paul Wolff moved to approve. Wanda Doyle seconded. The vote was unanimous. Each of the court cost ordinances are to be reviewed by the public safety committee which will make recommendations at the next meeting. Executive Session Paul Wolff moved to go into executive session to discuss personnel and litigation. Kathryn Williams seconded. The vote was unanimous. Paul Wolff moved to return to open meeting and Shirley sessions seconded. The vote was unanimous. Adjournment Following discussion of grant procedures, Paul Wolff moved to adjourn, Frank Schuman seconded and the vote was unanimous.