Council Packet - Meeting Portal

CITY OF ST. MARYS, GEORGIA
418 Osborne Road
St. Marys, GA 31558
September 21, 2015
WORK SESSION CITY MASTER PLAN/VISIONING PROPOSAL
5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING ALCOHOL LICENSE
OSPREY COVE (NEST/TIKI/CLUBHOUSE)
5:45 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 P.M.
AMENDED AGENDA (09/21/2015)
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
INVOCATION: Councilmember Sam Colville
III.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV.
ROLL CALL
V.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 17, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
August 24, 2015 Special Called City Council Meeting
Minutes
PRESENTATIONS:
VI.
QUORUM:
YES____
NO____
CITY MASTER PLAN/VISIONING: Renee Coakley
PROCLAMATION FIRE PREVENTION MONTH: Mayor John F. Morrissey
PROCLAMATION BREAST CANCER AWARENESS: Mayor John F. Morrissey
PROCLAMATION NATIONAL ESTUARIES WEEK: Mayor John F. Morrissey (Added)
BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT (NEW JOINT BOARD):
Program for Public Information Joint Committee
BOARD APPOINTMENT (TERM EXPIRATION):
Camden County Board of Education-Sex Education Instructional Materials Review
Committee (Arlene Norris)
VII.
SET CONSENT AGENDA
VIII. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
IX.
GRANTING AUDIENCE TO THE PUBLIC
X.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. OSPREY COVE CLUB, LLC D/B/A GOLF CLUBHOUSE (ALCOHOL LICENSE):
Deborah Walker-Reed (City Clerk) To request Council consideration to approve
Osprey Cove Club, LLC D/B/A Golf Clubhouse new Alcohol License for the sale of
beer, wine and liquor on premise consumption with food. ……….………......TAB “A”
B. OSPREY COVE CLUB, LLC D/B/A NEST (ALCOHOL LICENSE): ………......TAB “B”
Deborah Walker-Reed (City Clerk) To request Council consideration to approve
Osprey Cove Club, LLC D/B/A “Nest” new Alcohol License for the sale of beer, wine
and liquor on premise consumption with food.
C. OSPREY COVE CLUB, LLC D/B/A TIKI (ALCOHOL LICENSE): ……..…......TAB “C”
Deborah Walker-Reed (City Clerk) To request Council consideration to approve
Osprey Cove Club, LLC D/B/A “Tiki” new Alcohol License for the sale of beer, wine
and liquor on premise consumption with food.
XI.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. ST. MARYS INTRACOASTAL GATEWAY DOCK & PAVILION DOCK UPDATE:
Councilmember Robert L. Nutter …....………………………………………......TAB “D”
Council briefing on prospective plans for the St. Marys waterfront with regard to the
Gateway Dock, Pavilion Dock, and City Dock/Boat Ramp with discussion to include
preliminary ideas and drawings.
B. AWARD OF CITY MASTER PLAN & VISIONING PLAN: Jeff Adams (Community
Development Director) To request approval of a professional services agreement
between the City and Ecological Planning Group, LLC to support the development of
a Masterplan and New Zoning Ordinance. …………………………………......TAB “E”
C. MASTER PLAN & VISIONING STEERING COMMITTEE CREATION: …….......TAB “F”
Jeff Adams (Community Development Director) To request appointment of a City
Master Plan Steering Committee to provide to an invested public process by seating a
diverse blend of citizen-stakeholders that will support the development of a Master
Plan.
D. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE POLICY (JDA): …………...……......TAB “G”
John J. Holman (City Manager) To request authorization to EDI policy in
cooperation with the Camden County Joint Development Authority.
E. POLICE DEPARTMENT COPIER CONTRACT: Tim Hatch (Police Chief) .......TAB “H”
To request approval to enter into a 48-month contract to lease a copy machine from
Canon Financial Services, Inc. and managed by Herrin Document Systems.
F. GAINES DAVIS TIME EXTENSION REQUEST: Bobby Marr (Public Works Director)
To request to authorize the Mayor to sign a change order for a time extension to the
Gaines Davis Sewer Extension Project. ……...………………………………......TAB “I”
G. FEES FOR TEXT AMENDMENT: Jeff Adams (Community Development Director)
To request to amend the ordinance, Section 110-183-Application for Amendments, to
allow the City to charge a fee for text amendments, which generally incur
administrative costs and legal fees in the processing of such ordinances and
historically have been limited to map amendments. …………..……………......TAB “J”
H. 4TH QUARTER TOWN HALL MEETING: Deborah Walker-Reed (City Clerk)
To discuss the 4th Quarter Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 1,
2015 at 6:00 p.m. …………..………………………..…………………………......TAB “K”
I. BUDGET ORDINANCE - HISTORIC WALKING TRAIL: ……..………………......TAB “L”
Jennifer Brown (Finance Director) To request approval for the allocation of funds for
the History Walk.
J. TABBY TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN: Bobby Marr (Public Works Director) ........TAB “M”
To request to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Stevenson & Palmer
Engineering, Inc. for the conceptual design of the Tabby Trail project in the amount
of $14,000.
K. BUDGET ORDINANCE - GRANT AWARD FOR THE MASTER & VISIONING PLAN:
Jennifer Brown (Finance Director) To request the approval of a budget ordinance to
record grant funds awarded in the amount of $75,000 to assist with the expense of the
master & visioning plan. ……….……..………………………………………......TAB “N”
L. BUDGET ORDINANCE - GRANT AWARD FOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
PROGRAM: Jennifer Brown (Finance Director) To request the approval of a budget
ordinance to accept the Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $32,500 for the
purchase of new Portable Dual Band Radios for the Fire Department. ........TAB “O”
XII.
REPORT OF AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES:
A. MONTHLY SEA GRANT REPORT: Jeff Adams (Community Development Director)
B. FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Jennifer Brown (Finance Director) ….......TAB “P”
C. CALENDAR: City Clerk
XIII.
REPORT OF MAYOR
XIV. GRANTING AUDIENCE TO THE PUBLIC
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
XV.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Matters of Litigation and Property Acquisition (Added)
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
This is a tentative agenda and is subject to change. Please check with City Hall prior to the
Meeting for any revisions.
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CITY OF ST. MARYS, GEORGIA
August 17, 2015
5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED NEW MILLAGE RATE (PROPERTY TAX INCREASE)
MINUTES
The Mayor and Council for the City of St. Marys, Georgia met to conduct a public hearing on
Monday, August 17, 2015 in the Council Chamber at City Hall.
PRESENT WERE:
Mayor John F. Morrissey
Councilmember Sam Colville
Councilmember Jim Gant
Councilmember Robert L. Nutter
Councilmember Elaine Powierski
Councilmember Dave Reilly
Councilmember Linda P. Williams
CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT:
John J. Holman, City Manager
Jennifer Brown, Finance Director
Marsha Klecan, Assistant Finance Director
Jeff Adams, Community Development Director
Robert Horton, Fire Chief
Timothy Hatch, Police Chief
Bobby Marr, Public Works Director
Mayor Morrissey called the public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. for the proposed new Millage
Rate (Property Tax Increase). The floor was opened to the public for questions and/or
comments.
GRANTING AUDIENCE TO THE PUBLIC:
Rowland Eskridge, Sr., 611 West Bealey Street: Mr. Eskridge suggested Council contact
Kings Bay Naval Base, representatives and senators regarding state/federal funds for fire
trucks before raising taxes on citizens.
Jane Canning, 410 Point Peter Place: Mrs. Canning stated she was supportive of tax
increases for required projects. Mrs. Canning mentioned various studies funded by the
City with no action and City funds utilized on the Gateway Property with no results.
John Parham, 610 Ann Street: Mr. Parham asked the following questions: Why
SPLOST VI & VII funds were not utilized for needed projects, why budget cuts were not
implemented instead of asking tax payers to fund the shortfall and asked for clarification
on the tax digest/increase from County taxes.
Mayor Morrissey gave an overview of SPLOST from 2014 to present, Point Peter Plant,
water/sewer bonds and City services.
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Benjamin Agee, 100 Wild Grape Drive: Mr. Agee spoke about tax digest decrease,
lowered home values, military homeowners, perceived reputation of St. Marys and
requested Council research additional methods of funding projects other than a tax
increase.
Bill Creed, 613 Kings Way: Mr. Creed thanked Council for their dedication/hard work
and stated he did not object to increase in City taxes as they are needed.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Morrissey declared the public hearing closed at 5:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________
Deborah Walker-Reed, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 17, 2015
6:00 p.m.
MINUTES
The Mayor and City Council for the City of St. Marys, Georgia met for its regular City Council
session on Monday, August 17, 2015 in the Council Chamber at City Hall.
PRESENT WERE:
Mayor John F. Morrissey
Councilmember Sam Colville
Councilmember Jim Gant
Councilmember Robert L. Nutter
Councilmember Elaine Powierski
Councilmember Dave Reilly
Councilmember Linda P. Williams
CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT:
John J. Holman, City Manager
Jennifer Brown, Finance Director
Becky Myers, Main Street Coordinator
Jeff Adams, Community Development Director
Timothy Hatch, Police Chief
Robert Horton, Fire Chief
Bobby Marr, Public Works Director
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Morrissey called the City Council Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Councilmember Reilly
gave the invocation. Mayor Morrissey led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. Council roll
call indicated a quorum of Council members present for the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 3, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Nutter moved to approve the August 3, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion. Voting was recorded as follows:
FOR
Councilmember Colville
Councilmember Nutter
Councilmember Powierski
Councilmember Williams
ABSTAINED
Councilmember Gant
Councilmember Reilly
August 10, 2015 (10:30 a.m.) Public Hearing City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Nutter moved to approve the August 10, 2015 (10:30 a.m.) Public Hearing City
Council Meeting Minutes. Councilmember Reilly seconded the motion. Voting was recorded as
follows:
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FOR
Councilmember Colville
Councilmember Nutter
Councilmember Powierski
Councilmember Reilly
Councilmember Williams
ABSTAINED
Councilmember Gant
August 10, 2015 (6:00 p.m.) Public Hearing City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Nutter moved to approve the August 10, 2015 (6:00 p.m.) Public Hearing City
Council Meeting Minutes. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion. Voting was recorded
as follows:
FOR
Councilmember Colville
Councilmember Nutter
Councilmember Powierski
Councilmember Reilly
Councilmember Williams
ABSTAINED
Councilmember Gant
PRESENTATIONS:
PROCLAMATION (TRIBUTE TO REVOLUTIONARY WAR HEROES): Mayor John F. Morrissey
Mayor Morrissey read the Tribute to Revolutionary War Heroes proclamation and thanked Ms.
Kay Westberry and the Historic Preservation Commission for their work. Mayor Morrissey
announced the Revolutionary War Heroes Tribute ceremony will take place at Howard Gilman
Memorial Park on Saturday, September 12, 2015 (10:00 a.m.)
RED RIBBON WEEK PROCLAMATION: Mayor John F. Morrissey
Mayor Morrissey read the proclamation urging all citizens to recognize October 23 – 31, 2015 as
“Red Ribbon Week” and join the nation in the fight against illicit drug use.
TROLLEY BUILDING LOCATION: John J. Holman (City Manager)
Mr. Holman and the Public Works Director gave an update on the proposed Trolley Building
location. Mr. Marr and Mr. Holman answered various questions from Council stating option two
was the best option/would save the City the most money, the easement request would include
Trolley building/picnic tables request from the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and the trolley
would enter/exit the premises approximately four to five times a year. Councilmember Colville
stated the City Manager had Council approval to move forward with the proposed location and
the required easement negotiations. Mayor Morrissey stated the City received approximately
$30,000 from the insurance company to assist with the new building.
MAIN STREET/DOWNTOWN VISIONING UPDATE: Becky Myers (Main Street Coordinator)
Ms. Myers gave an update on the Main Street/Downtown Visioning Plan mentioning the various
Steering Committee meetings, focus groups, personal interviews, site visits, data collections,
public input survey and the approximately 200 additional people that had the opportunity to
provide feedback. Ms. Myers gave examples of various marketing ideas to enhance businesses
and cityscape. The Main Street Coordinator asked City Council and the public to assist with
distribution of the survey to reach at least ten percent of the population.
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BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT (TERM EXPIRATION): Camden County Board of Education-Sex
Education Instructional Materials Review Committee (Arlene Norris)
Mayor Morrissey announced an opening on the Camden County Board of Education Sex
Education Instructional Materials Review Committee.
SET CONSENT AGENDA (*):
Councilmember Reilly moved to approve the consent agenda as New Business B, D, F, J, K, L,
and M. Councilmember Colville seconded the motion. Voting was unanimous in favor of the
motion.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Councilmember Colville made a motion to move item G to #1 under New Business and approve
the agenda as amended. Councilmember Nutter seconded the motion. Voting was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
GRANTING AUDIENCE TO THE PUBLIC:
Jay Moreno, 501 Victoria’s Circle: Mr. Moreno stated he was against the Yard
Sale/Garage Sale Ordinance. Mr. Moreno spoke about the situation that led to the
creation of the proposed ordinance and the Cease & Desist Order issued to the tenant in
the home.
James Coldwell, 211 Victoria’s Circle: Mr. Coldwell announced the proposed ordinance
regarding Yard and Garage Sales pertained to the frequent ones at his residence. Mr.
Coldwell stated he thought he had followed procedures by getting permission from the
homeowner and Baytown Homes. Mr. Coldwell stated he did not realize his garage/yard
sales were bothering his neighbors.
Cory Sant, 107 Plum Orchard: Mr. Sant stated the Garage/Yard Sales Ordinance was a
bad idea and asked Council not to pass it. Mr. Sant spoke about limitations that would be
placed on military families that move frequently and City personnel/police time that
would be utilized to address the issue.
Barbara Ryan, 511 Osborne Street: Ms. Ryan stated the proposed Garage/Yard Sale
Ordinance was too much, would be a hardship for military families (cost of permit), and
the time/funds for City personnel to enforce/monitor it.
Chris Lasick, 196 Kristian Drive: Mr. Lasick stated he was against having a permit for a
garage/yard sale and asked Council who would enforce the ordinance.
Benjamin Agee, 100 Wild Grape: Mr. Agee spoke against the Garage/Yard Sale
Ordinance stating who would enforce but thanked the City for responding to citizen
concerns.
Mike Martin, 102 Emily’s Circle: Mr. Martin stated he lives across the street from James
Coldwell (211 Victoria’s Circle), mentioned social media comments made on the issue
against Mr. Coldwell and requested Council address a particular citizen.
Mayor Morrissey reminded the audience they are responsible for their own comments/actions.
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Larry White, 102 Sylvia’s Court: Mr. White spoke about the weekly yard sales on
Victoria’s Circle and requested Council enforce the ordinances already adopted. Mr.
White also stated he supported a tax increase to support needed City services.
Tim Cauthen, 504 Oak Stump Circle: Mr. Cauthen stated he was against the proposed
Garage/Yard Sale Ordinance which would not be good use of City personnel or police
time. Mr. Cauthen stated the City should already have an existing measure in place.
Chris McClurkin, 101 Grefield Drive: Mr. McClurkin stated he was against the proposed
Garage/Yard Sale Ordinance.
OLD BUSINESS: No items for Old Business
NEW BUSINESS:
1). ORDINANCE YARD/GARAGE SALE: (Previously Item G)
Jeff Adams (Community Development Director) Request approval of ordinance to permit and
provide guidelines for yard/ garage sale operations
The City Manager stated the City had already addressed the concerns by issuing a Cease and
Desist Order under the Business License Ordinance and requested Council direction.
Councilmember Colville made a motion for the City Manager to proceed utilizing existing
ordinances already adopted and see if current ordinances provide sufficient remedy to
address any issues with garage/yard sale and that Council not consider or adopt the proposed
new Garage/Yard Sale Ordinance. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion.
Councilmember Colville moved for discussion and stated there are already ordinances in
place and means to address the issue. Councilmember Williams stated everyone should have
the right to have garage/yard sales without the added expense and enforcement issue.
Councilmember Nutter stated the City is currently reviewing budget issues and does not want
a budget amendment for Code Enforcement personnel to patrol City for illegal yard sales.
Councilmember Powierski stated she reviewed the ordinance, situation, listened to public
comment and wonder what might be the root cause. Ms. Powierski stated the description,
criteria or definition of what is a business in the City might need to be reviewed.
Councilmember Gant thanked City personnel for their time. Mr. Gant stated people have
garage sales all the time and the proposed ordinance might be an overreach. Voting was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
A. 2015 MILLAGE RATE ASSESSMENT & ADOPTION ORDINANCE: Jennifer Brown (Finance
Director) Request approval to adopt the 2015 millage rate at 6 mills assessment and
approval of ordinance for all taxable property located within City limits as of January 1,
2015
Councilmember Nutter made a motion to adopt the proposed 2015 millage rate and approve
the ordinance for all taxable property located within City limits as of January 1, 2015.
Councilmember Colville seconded the motion. Councilmember Colville moved for
discussion and stated with the reduction in the tax digest which affects revenue, the 1.6
million bond payment being utilized from SPLOST, Council struggled with having to
increase taxes. Councilmember Reilly stated Council did their due diligence and waited until
the tax digest was received before considering the tax increase. Mr. Reilly stated the City has
done an extraordinary job over the last 10 years.
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Councilmember Gant stated no one wanted a tax increase but with the decrease in the tax
digest and the City needing various items/projects completed it was necessary. Mr. Gant
mentioned that even with the tax increase, St. Marys total tax was much smaller than the
County, school and Kingsland taxes. Councilmember Powierski stated she supports the tax
increase as it will assist the City in being proactive regarding planning and capital
improvements projects. Ms. Powierski also mentioned federal/state grant funds have
decreased over the years due to the economy. Ms. Powierski stated she understands it places
a burden on the citizens and that citizens would like Council to be cautious when approving
request for funds. Councilmember Powierski stated she makes a personal pledge to citizens
for increased scrutiny with monetary funds.
Councilmember Nutter gave an overview of the increase in taxes for homes valued at various
increments, invited the citizens to attend the budget meetings, participate in the budget
process and provide feedback/comments. Councilmember Williams stated the City has cut
all they can and she supports the tax increase. Mrs. Williams asked citizens to contact her if
the tax increase will create a true hardship for them. Mayor Morrissey stated the increase
will assist with safety and security and that the City works hard to keep costs down. Voting
was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B. BUDGET ORDINANCE STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION (CITY COUNCIL & STAFF) (*):
Jennifer Brown (Finance Director) Request approval for reallocation of funds to cover
Strategic Planning Session with City Council and staff covering future budgets/project
planning for the City
Councilmember Reilly made a motion to approve amending the FY 2016 General Fund
Budget in the amount of $5,500 to cover City Council Strategic Planning Session with City
personnel. Councilmember Colville seconded the motion. Voting was unanimous in favor
of the motion.
C. UNITED STATES COAST GUARD SUPPLEMENTAL BUILDING LEASE: Jennifer Brown
(Finance Director) Request approval for Mayor John F. Morrissey to sign supplemental
lease agreement for an increase of lease revenue for space at the St. Marys Police
Department Building
Councilmember Nutter made a motion to authorize Mayor John F. Morrissey to sign the
supplemental lease agreement for an increase in lease revenue for space at the St. Marys
Police Department Building. Councilmember Gant seconded the motion. Councilmember
Colville made a Call for the Question. Voting was unanimous in favor of the motion.
D. UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (JACKSONVILLE SECTOR) MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
(MOA) RANGE USE (*): Timothy Hatch (Police Chief) Request approval for Mayor John F.
Morrissey to sign renewal agreement allowing the U.S. Coast Guard access to the shooting
range in the City
Councilmember Reilly made a motion to authorize Mayor John F. Morrissey to sign the
Memorandum of Agreement renewal with the United States Coast Guard allowing them
access to the shooting range in the City. Councilmember Colville seconded the motion.
Voting was unanimous in favor of the motion.
E. SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING: City Clerk
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To discuss whether to cancel or reschedule meeting due to Labor Day Holiday
Councilmember Gant made a motion to cancel the September 7, 2015 City Council meeting
due to lack of items and holiday. Councilmember Reilly seconded the motion. Voting was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
F. SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST (LARRY STRICKLAND, 310 NORRIS STREET) (*):
Jeff Adams (Community Development Director) Mr. Strickland is requesting a Special Use
Permit (Home Occupation) at 310 Norris Street, zoned R-1, Tax Parcel S42-01-001 for
repair of golf carts in his home garage
Councilmember Reilly made a motion to approve the Special Use Permit request from Larry
Strickland for home occupation at 310 Norris Street (zoned R-1, Tax Parcel S42-01-001) for
repair of golf carts in his home garage. Councilmember Colville seconded the motion.
Voting was unanimous in favor of the motion.
G. ORDINANCE YARD/GARAGE SALE: (Moved as item #1 above)
Jeff Adams (Community Development Director) Request approval of ordinance to permit and
provide guidelines for yard/ garage sale operations
H. JOINT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT/CREATION (PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION)
FLOOD INSURANCE COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM: Jeff Adams (Community Development
Director) Request approval for a Joint Committee (Program for Public Information) with
Camden County to gain additional credits for future CRS applications under the National
Flood Insurance Program (Community Rating System)
Councilmember Williams made a motion to create a Joint Committee for the National Flood
Insurance Program as the Program for Public Information (PPI) with Camden County to
received additional credits on future Community Rating System applications.
Councilmember Nutter seconded the motion. Councilmember Colville moved for discussion
and asked the Community Development Director how many people are needed. Mr. Adams
answered various Council questions stating five people would be needed with various
backgrounds/expertise, creation of joint committee would not help the rating for this year but
would positively impact rating for next year. Voting was unanimous in favor of the motion.
I. LIFT STATION #11 FORCE MAIN IMPROVEMENTS-ENGINEERING DESIGN/ PROJECT
ADMINISTRATION: Bobby Marr (Public Works Director) Request authorization to award
contract to Stevenson and Palmer Engineering, Inc.in the amount of $29,000 for engineering
design and project administration of the project
Councilmember Colville made a motion to award the contract to Stevenson and Palmer
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $29,000 for engineering design and project administration
pertaining to Lift Station #11 force main improvements. Councilmember Reilly seconded
the motion. Councilmember Nutter moved for discussion and asked for clarification on price
discrepancies. Mr. Marr stated Stevenson and Palmer Engineering was the only firm that
came on site and reviewed the project location and records. Mr. Marr stated the other firms
included ground penetrating radar work however utility companies are required to provide
locations and information on the lines already. Mr. Marr stated the other companies included
additional meetings. The Public Works Director answered various questions from Council
stating there were no wooded sites to clear and the engineering design from Stevenson and
Palmer Engineering did not require bonding. Voting was unanimous in favor of the motion.
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J. CARTEGRAPH DATABASE & BUDGET ORDINANCE (*): Bobby Marr (Public Works Director)
Request approval to authorize Cartegraph to establish a separate database in the amount of
$1,800 for installation of Road Condition Survey by Transmap Corporation
Councilmember Reilly made a motion to authorize Cartegraph to create a separate database
for installation of the Road Condition Survey (Transmap Corporation) in the amount of
$1,800. Councilmember Colville seconded the motion. Voting was unanimous in favor of
the motion.
K. OSPREY COVE CLUB, LLC D/B/A GOLF CLUBHOUSE (ALCOHOL LICENSE) (*):
City Clerk request approval to advertise a public hearing for Beer & Wine & Liquor License
on premise consumption for “Golf Club”
Councilmember Reilly made a motion to approve a new 2015 alcohol license for Osprey
Cove Club, LLC D/B/A Golf Clubhouse for the sale of beer, wine and liquor on premise
consumption with food. Councilmember Colville seconded the motion. Voting was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
L. OSPREY COVE CLUB, LLC D/B/A NEST (ALCOHOL LICENSE) (*): City Clerk
Request approval to advertise a public hearing for Beer, Wine & Liquor License on premise
consumption for “Nest”
Councilmember Reilly made a motion to approve a new 2015 alcohol license for Osprey
Cove Club, LLC D/B/A “Nest” for the sale of beer, wine and liquor on premise consumption
with food. Councilmember Colville seconded the motion. Voting was unanimous in favor of
the motion.
M. OSPREY COVE CLUB, LLC D/B/A TIKI (ALCOHOL LICENSE) (*): City Clerk
Request approval to advertise a public hearing for Beer, Wine & Liquor License on premise
consumption for “Tiki”
Councilmember Reilly made a motion to approve a new 2015 alcohol license for Osprey
Cove Club, LLC D/B/A “Tiki” for the sale of beer, wine and liquor on premise consumption
with food. Councilmember Colville seconded the motion. Voting was unanimous in favor of
the motion.
REPORT OF AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES:
A. MONTHLY SEA GRANT REPORT: Jeff Adams (Community Development Director)
The Community Development Director stated the Sea Grant Program received a one year no
cost extension, the draft would be submitted to the City by year end and the extension will
allow them to give the City extended technical assistance. Mr. Adams also stated they can
assist with grant writing.
B. CITY CALENDAR: City Clerk
The City Clerk announced the upcoming events, activities and meetings up to September 7,
2015.
REPORT OF MAYOR: Mayor Morrissey announced an update by the Army Corps of
Engineers regarding flood mapping. Mayor Morrissey mentioned his meeting on Monday in
Brunswick regarding mapping and flood issues on the coastline. Mr. Holman stated a public
meeting will be held in November.
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GRANTING AUDIENCE TO THE PUBLIC:
Alex Kearns, 902 Ann Street: Ms. Kearns announced Cumberland Island National Sea
Shore had received approximately $56,000 in funding to improve their walking trails on
the North end.
Tom Canning, 410 Point Peter Place: Mr. Canning invited people to come to the
Kingsland Catfish Festival and the Get Out the Vote Team. Mr. Canning mentioned the
upgrades to the St. Marys website and requested public testing of the website for the first
few weeks.
Cathy White, 102 Sylvia’s Court: Mrs. White stated she did not believe the Garage/Yard
Sale Ordinance was appropriate.
Jay Moreno, 501 Victoria’s Circle: Mr. Moreno thanked City personnel for working on
the Garage/Yard Sale Ordinance and responding promptly.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Williams spoke about the Downtown/Visioning survey, and invited the public to
participate in the Data Collection meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2015 (4:30 p.m.) at the Ward
Hernandez Building to talk about physical improvements to downtown for festivals/events.
Councilmember Colville thanked citizens for attending the Budget Meetings and the three
Millage Rate Public Hearings. Councilmember Reilly spoke about the training he attended in
Jekyll Island with Councilmember Colville for two days regarding Downtown Development and
Taxation. Councilmember Gant stated St. Marys is a wonderful place to live and work.
Councilmember Powierski gave a brief update on her work on the authorities, boards,
commissions and committees. Ms. Powierski mentioned her second meeting with the Library
Board and first meeting with Orange Hall Foundation. Councilmember Nutter thanked citizens
for feedback/participation on the tax increase and Garage/Yard Sale Ordinance.
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS:
Mr. Holman spoke briefly about open positions in Public Works, Fire, Senior Center and Police.
Mr. Homan stated the Police Department was continuing to work on their credentialing for
March 2016. Mr. Holman mentioned the Property Tax Sale on August 4, 2015 and the second
Property Tax Sale scheduled for September 1, 2015. Mr. Holman mentioned the preliminary
review of the Cumberland Harbour phase one dock installation. Mr. Holman thanked Council
for approving the Joint Committee (Program for Public Input) and stated the Community
Development Director was creating work flow charts that should be ready in 30 days. Mr.
Holman requested a Special Called City Council Meeting for two Variance Appeals on Monday,
August 24, 2015 (9:00 a.m.) in Council Chambers. Mr. Holman stated material will be
distributed to Council before the meeting. The Mayor and Council set the Special Called
meeting for 9:00 a.m. August 24, 2015 in Council Chambers.
Mr. Holman mentioned the e-mail sent to City Council regarding two trees requiring immediate
removal (cemetery and 204 Bartlett Street), update on engine 21 (Fire Department) and the
reduced purchase price (by $5,000) for the new fire trucks with an anticipated delivery time of
April/May 2016. Councilmember Gant asked what will happen to the old trucks. The City
Manager stated the trucks were 27 and 28 years old and he has never sold trucks that old before
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but pictures will be taken to assist with the sale. Mr. Holman gave an update on the Gaines
Davis anticipated time extension request, Marshview/Wright Street project delay, fountain light
installation at Howard Gilman Park (two weeks), Road Condition Survey/Cartegraph and an
Executive Summary that will be sent to Council. Mr. Holman spoke briefly on the LED
lighting/installation, Ready Street Drainage Project (Army Corps of Engineers, Gateway
walkway project), citizen concerns regarding the Washington Oak Pump roundabout, St. Marys
Road medians (gateway entrance), City Master Plan & Visioning Plan award of $75,000, and
Storm Water Douglas Drive project.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: There was no executive session.
ADJOURNMENT:
Councilmember Colville made a motion for adjournment. Councilmember Williams seconded
the motion. Voting was unanimous in favor of the motion. Mayor Morrissey declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Deborah Walker-Reed, City Clerk