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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA July 14, 2011 The regular meeting of Council was held this date at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Invocation was given by Alderman Osborne followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Minutes of the meeting of June 30, 2011 City Council Meeting and the June 30, 2011 Summary/Final Minutes of the City Council Workshop and City Manager’s Briefing were approved upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Jones and carried. PRESENT: Mayor Otis S. Johnson, Presiding Mayor Pro-Tem Edna B. Jackson Alderman Tony Thomas, Chairman of Council Aldermen Larry Stuber, Clifton Jones, Jeff Felser, Mary Osborne and Mary Ellen Sprague City Manager Rochelle D. Small-Toney City Attorney James B. Blackburn Asst. City Attorneys William W. Shearouse and Lester B. Johnson, III ABSENT: Alderman Van Johnson II, Vice-Chairman of Council, Upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Jones, approval was given for the Mayor to sign an affidavit and resolution for an Executive Session held today to discuss personnel, where no votes were taken (SEE RESOLUTIONS). LEGISLATIVE REPORTS As advertised, the following alcoholic license petitions were heard. No one appeared in objection to the issuance of the licenses and upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Felser, and carried, they were approved: ALCOHOL BEVERAGES LICENSE HEARING April Sanderson for Mimi San LLC d/b/a Sammy Green’s, requesting a beer and wine (drink) license at 1710 Abercorn Street, which is a new location between E. 33rd and E. 34th Streets in District 1. (New location.) Recommend approval. The TN-2 zoning permits a restaurant to sell alcoholic beverages provided that such sales must be approved as a special use by the Zoning Board of Appeals (which did so on June 28, 2011), outdoor table service is a privilege offered by the City subject to the City’s policy to regulate uses on City-owned property and public right-of-way, and any outdoor noise shall be subject to the City’s noise control ordinance. James A. Shanks for Millies Little Italy, Inc. d/b/a Bella’s Italian Café, requesting a wine (package with tasting) license at 4420 Habersham Street, which has a beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales and is located between E. 61st and E. 60th Streets in District 4. (Adding wine tasting and bottle sales.) Chong C. Wong for Fire Horse Inc. d/b/a Harry’s Liquorama, requesting a liquor, beer and wine (package) license from Jerry E. Hendrix at 288 Pennsylvania Avenue, which had a 2011 liquor, beer and wine (package) license and is located between Greenwood and Capital Streets in District 3. (New owner/applicant.) 1 Allen Gregory Scott for A&M Lounge LLC, requesting a beer and wine (drink) license at 1501 W. Bay Street, which is a new location between Hudson and Millen Streets in District 1. (New location meets distance requirements for beer and wine but not for liquor. (Continued from June 16, 2011.) Alderman Jackson asked if the applicants had met with the community. Tom Vanderhorst, Revenue Director stated they did, indeed meet with the community. Ms. Pam Oglesby wanted to be on record that she opposed this because it was not good for the neighborhood. Randall Williams presented signed petitions from citizens against the lounge. City Manager suggested approval because the applicant met all requirements; contingent upon applicant getting a Certificate of Occupancy. Alderman Felser asked the City Attorney if the Council was allowed to consider if the establishment would be a nuisance in the proposed use. Attorney Blackburn stated the nuisance has to be created before it becomes a nuisance. If Council denies the request they would need to state legal reasons for denial. The applicant would be entitled to a hearing to determine if they can meet all legal requirements. Alderman Felser questioned the parking issue. Randolph Scott, Zoning Administrator stated he received 2-letters authorizing remote parking. Alderman Felser pointed out that one of the owners of the funeral home signed the letter and another one signed the petition. City Attorney Blackburn suggested the request be continued and ask the Zoning Administrator to give a zoning report and have the petitioner give in writing how they will meet the zoning requirements. Allen Scott, the petitioner, presented the Council with a petition himself. Upon motion by Alderman Felser, seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried, the request will be heard July 28, 2011. PETITIONS Marsha Rodrigues – Petition 13303, requesting that the City declare surplus the 90’ unopened portion of Panama Street, lying north of 56th Street, in order to offer it to the adjacent property owners. The unopened right-of-way is located as it dead-ends into 56th Street Lane, west and adjacent to Ms. Rodriguez’s property at 1502 E. 56th Street (PIN 2- 0097-19-008) in the Sackville neighborhood. The petitioner believes that closing the unopened right-of-way will reduce crime, drug activity, and illegal dumping. The petition has been reviewed by Water Resources and Public Works, Sanitation, and Development Services. Water Resources and Sanitation both recommend approval. Development Services recommends approval of the petition subject to the adjacent property owners agreeing with this petition. Recommend that the City declare surplus the 90’ unopened portion of Panama Street, in order to offer it to the adjacent property owners Dr. Walter O. Evans for Walter O. Evans Trust, Property Owner – Petition 13290, requesting to encroach onto City right-of-way at 411 W. Alice Street (PIN 2-0045-15-04) for the construction of entry stoops. The property is legally described as Lot 11-A as shown on a plat of a “Minor Subdivision of Lots 11, 12, and 13, Berrien Ward” and is located on the southerly side of W. Alice Street, between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Montgomery Street. The right-of-way is the sidewalk that fronts this property. The petitioner plans to construct four townhomes and requests the encroachment in order to provide entry stoops into the individual units. Historical maps show a row of six townhomes that previously existed on the site with similar encroachments. Comparable conditions are found in the surrounding area. The design has been approved by the Historic Review Board. The petition has been reviewed by Water Resources and Public Works, Sanitation, and Development Services. Water Resources and Sanitation both recommend approval. Development Services recommends approval subject to the property owner assuming responsibility for maintenance of the entry stoops and all liability. All City permitting and construction guidelines must be followed, and the entry stoops must meet all federal, state and local codes. Recommend advising the petitioner of the above conditions. Recommend also advising the petitioner that the encroachment grants no ownership rights to the property and that, if ever required, the structures must be removed at petitioner’s expense. Upon motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Felser and carried, the petitions were approved. 2  ORDINANCES Ordinance read for the first and second time in Council July 14, 2011 placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Felser and carried. No Parking – Graham Street. An ordinance to prohibit on-street parking on the west side of Graham Street from Bay Street to Hudson Street. Parking on both sides of the street creates a safety hazard as motorists do not have good visibility of children crossing the street going to and from Hudson Park. This no parking zone would complement an existing no parking zone along the Hudson Street side of the park. (Traffic Engineering Report approved June 30, 2011.) Ordinance read for the first and second time in Council July 14, 2011 placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon motion of Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Felser and carried. Taxi Fuel Surcharge. An ordinance to amend Code Section 6-1458, Maximum rates of fare; posting required, to make a fuel surcharge permanent when regular unleaded gas prices move above $3.50 per gallon. The surcharge would add $1.00 to all fares when gas prices are above $3.50 per gallon and $2 to all fare when gas prices are above $4.00 per gallon. This is being recommended due to the volatile nature of gasoline prices over the last two years. Although taxis receive an inflationary increase in fares annually, fuel prices have far exceeded those inflationary increases. The surcharge would stay in effect until March of 2015 when it would be evaluated and possibly adjusted again. Mayor Johnson stated this is a result of work of the Mobility Department, the Taxi Cab Community, Acting Assistant City Manager Marty Johnston, and City Manager Toney. RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AFFIDAVIT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah as follows: At the meeting held on the 14th day of July, 2011 the Council entered into a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel. At the close of the discussions upon this subject, the Council reentered into open session and herewith takes the following action in open session: 1. The actions of Council and the discussions of the same regarding the matter set forth for the closed session purposes are hereby ratified; 2. Each member of this body does hereby confirms that to the best of his or her knowledge, the subject matter of the closed session was devoted to matters within the specific relevant exception(s) as set forth above; 3. The presiding officer is hereby authorized and directed to execute an affidavit, with full support of the Council in order to comply with O.C.G.A. §50-14-4(b); 17 4. The affidavit shall be included and filed with the official minutes of the meeting and shall be in a form as required by the statute. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF JULY UPON MOTION BY ALDERMAN THOMAS, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JONES AND CARRIED. ***************************************** A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT TO GEORGIA POWER FOR TRANSMISSION LINES CROSSING THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100 WALZ CIRCLE, PIN 2-0115-09-001. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah are authorized by Georgia law to grant easements across municipal property for the benefit of the public and for such compensation as deemed reasonable; and 3 WHEREAS, this request will serve the interests of Georgia Power in allowing the relocation and installation of transmission lines associated with improving service in the area; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah find that the request for an easement to allow a transmission line across the property at 100 Walz Circle is in the interest of the community at large; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that said lines will not interfere with the operation of the adjacent City facilities; NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Aldermen in regular meeting assembled, with more than two-thirds of the Aldermen present and voting in the affirmative, approve the granting of said easement and authorize the City Manager to execute the easement document in conformance with this Resolution. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF JULY UPON MOTION BY ALDERMAN FELSER, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN STUBER AND CARRIED. **************************************************** A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR EASEMENT WITH GEORGIA POWER COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A 72” STORM LINE ACROSS AN EXISTING GEORGIA POWER TRANSMISSION LINE. WHEREAS, the City of Savannah needs to replace a failing brick line with a new line connecting an existing 60” storm line located within a private drive (lying east of Warner Street and north of Bay Street) and the Springfield Canal; and WHEREAS, the new line will cross a forty (40’) foot Georgia Power transmission line (easement); and WHEREAS, Georgia Power Company requires an encroachment agreement in order for the City to install and maintain said line across their easement; NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Aldermen in regular meeting assembled, with more than two-thirds of the Aldermen present and voting in the affirmative, authorize the City Manager to execute the Governmental Encroachment Agreement for Easement with Georgia Power Company in conformance with this Resolution. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF JULY UPON MOTION BY ALDERMAN FELSER, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN STUBER AND CARRIED. *************************************************** WHEREAS the City of Savannah has been awarded two Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) grants, on behalf of project sponsor, Union Mission, Inc., from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development totaling $954,974; and WHEREAS these two grants are in the amount of $685,696 and $269,278; and WHEREAS it is necessary for the City to enter into a grant agreement in the amount of $666,995.00 with Union Mission, Inc. to implement the project known as Project House Call- Renewal #4. This amount represents the total grant amount of $685,696.00 less $18,701.00 in administrative fees to be retained by the City of Savannah. WHEREAS it is necessary for the City to enter into a grant agreement in the amount of $261,934.00 with Union Mission, Inc. to implement the project known as Daniel-Flagg Villas-Renewal #3. This amount represents the total grant amount of $269,278.00 less $7,344.00 in administrative fees to be retained by the City of Savannah. 4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, hereby resolve and authorize Rochelle D. Small-Toney, City Manager, to enter into two grant agreements with Union Mission, Inc. for the purposes cited above. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF JULY UPON MOTION BY ALDERMAN JONES, SECONDED BY ALDERMAN JACKSON AND CARRIED. ******************************************** Upon motion of Alderman, seconded by Alderman and carried, the following bids, contracts and agreements were approved: BIDS, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS E911 Back-Up System for Emergency Command and Control Center – Sole Source – Requisition No. 11203454. Approval to procure a back-up E911 System from AT&T/Positron in the amount of $312,289.00 and for a year of maintenance services for the system in the amount of $28,260.00 for a grand total of $340,549.00. The maintenance will begin 30 days following installation of the system. This system will be installed at the E911 Backup Center currently being constructed at the Civic Center. It will provide failover backup services to the E911 system in operation at the main Dispatch Center. The recommended system incorporates newer technology such as voice over internet protocol (VOIP) and addresses the increasing use of wireless devices instead of landlines. Funds are available in the 2011 Budget, E911 Wireless Reserve/Wireless Reserve/Office/Building Furniture/Equipment (Account No. 242-4140- 51520). Savannah Gardens Design Services – Contract Modification No. 3 – Bid No. 09.066. Approval of Contract Modification No. 3 in the amount of $117,550.00 with Thomas & Hutton for additional design services. The original contract with Thomas & Hutton was for the construction observation of Phase 2A & 2B concurrent with the observation of Phase 1 of this project. Due to funding sources at the time, only Phase 1 of the project was initially awarded. As a result of separating the construction schedules, separate construction and project acceptance services are required and will thus extend the contract with Thomas & Hutton. The City’s general contractor for infrastructure, ASTRA Group, is nearing completion of Phase 1 infrastructure and is preparing to begin Phase 2A and 2B infrastructure. The City Council approved funding Phase 2A and 2B infrastructure on March 10, 2011. We are now seeking approval to amend Thomas & Hutton’s contract with the City so funds will be available for them to monitor Phase 2A and 2B infrastructure. Approval of Contract Modification No. 3 in the amount of $117,550.00. Funds are available in 2011 Budget, Capital Improvement Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Savannah Gardens Phase I (Account No. 311-9207- 52842-PD400). Savannah Gardens Phase I Civil Site Construction – Contract Modification No. 1 – Bid No. 10.156. Approval to procure Contract Modification No. 1 from Astra Group, Inc. in the amount of $147,551.81. Due to field conditions for underground work in Savannah, changes to the plans were necessary to avoid conflicts in the field and to build the project to City’s specifications. The force main along Elgin Street was not able to be located during the design nor was it in the location where the original as-built had it located. Once located it was found to be in conflict with the sanitary sewer line. For work along the east side of Elgin Street, a sewer line had to be relocated to avoid the 72” storm sewer line. The water line in the same area required a gate valve. Additional sewer was needed along Elgin Street to accommodate the CHSA Phase III housing units. Along Greenville and Vincent Streets, a protector sanitary sewer line was needed because of grade changes. EZ Valves were requested by the Water Department. These valves were different than what were on the plans; however, these are the same type of valves the Water Department currently uses. Phase I of Savannah Gardens Infrastructure is nearing completion and all facilities installed are working. Twenty-nine calendar days are being added to the contract. Approval of Contract Modification No.1 to Astra Group, Inc. in the amount of $147,551.81. Funds are available in the 2011 Budget Capital Improvements 5 Fund/Capital Improvements Projects/Other Costs/Savannah Gardens Phase I (Account No. 311-9207-52842-PD400). Laundry Facilities for Grayson Stadium – One Time Purchase – Bid No. 11.120. Approval to procure construction services from Harbor Construction and Contracting, LLC in the amount of $64,800.00. The services will be used by Design and Construction to renovate an area under the west bleachers at Grayson Stadium to provide an in-house laundry facility for the players. Minor League Baseball is requiring that all stadiums provide in-house laundry facilities for both the local and visiting players. Per the City’s contract with the Sand Gnats, the City must provide this service to maintain the stadium’s rating as a minor league facility. Delivery: As Required. Terms: Net-30 Days. Funds are available in the 2011 Budget, Capital Improvement Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Grayson Stadium Renovations (Account No. 311-9207-52842- PB227). Mohawk Street Fire Station No. 11 – Contract Modification No. 8 – Bid No. 10.138. Approval of Contract Modification No. 8 in the amount of $27,961.00 with Dabbs- Williams for construction of the fire station located on Mohawk Street. The modifications include a ($1,589.00) reduction in cost for the elimination of the exterior sign and the removal of restroom accessories from the original contract. Both will be purchased outside of the construction contract. The modifications also include the addition of electrical heaters in the apparatus bay and an upgrade of the electrical system that will cost an additional $29,550.00. The heating apparatus was not included in the original contract but has since been determined to be needed for department operations and to maintain the department’s ISO rating. Approval of Contract Modification No. 8 to Dabbs-Williams in the net amount of $27,961.00. Funds are available in the 2011 Budget, Capital Improvements Fund/ Capital Improvements Projects/Other Costs/Southside Fire Station (Account No. 311-9207-52842-PB520). Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department Police Support and Training Center Administration Building Design Services – Contract Modification No. 3 – Bid No. 08.293. Approval of Contract Modification No. 3 in the amount of $54,302.00 with Watkins & Associates. The original contract was for architectural design for the SCMPD police support and training center administration building design services. The modification requires additional site modifications to reduce the construction cost of the site and building. The services include changes to the existing design drawings and production of new site design drawings. Approval of Contract Modification No. 3 to Watkins & Associates in the amount of $54,302.00. Funds are available in the 2011 Budget, Capital Improvements Fund/Capital Improvements Projects/Other Costs/Public Safety Training Facility (Account No. 311-9207-52842-PB836). Engineering Service for Project DeRenne – Contract Modification No. 8. Authorization to amend the contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates in the amount of $85,147.00 to reflect changes suggested by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA ) staff to the development of the Project Concept Report. The project we now know as Project DeRenne has evolved as three separate projects in the MPO/GDOT Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). The three projects are East DeRenne, area east of Abercorn; West DeRenne, Abercorn to 516; and the New Boulevard Option, the new connector between 516 and White Bluff Road. The DeRenne Project team had intended to consolidate these three into the single project we know as Project DeRenne, however, FHWA staff suggest that regulatory approval would likely be better handled as the existing three separate projects. This proposed contract amendment will enable efforts to create the three newly required Project Concept Reports to continue while staff finalizes the terms of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County to release SPLOST funds for the third phase of Project DeRenne. SPA Park Water and Sewer Improvements Engineering Services – RFP No. 11.103. Approval for engineering consulting services for the SPA Park Water & Sewer Improvements to Thomas & Hutton Engineering in the amount of $268,800.00. SPA Park was annexed by the City of Savannah 10 years ago but the water and sewer infrastructure has been operated and maintained by Chatham County. The purchase of the water and sewer system was approved in May of 2010 but has not yet been completed due to acquisition of easements. The water improvement will ensure the business 6 establishments within the park will have adequate fire flow to meet the existing needs as well as to provide water and sewer service for future expansions. This project includes design and construction services to provide water and to improve existing force mains. The method used for this procurement was the Request for Proposal which evaluates other criteria in addition to price. The criteria evaluated as part of this RFP were experience designing of similar projects, project approach, project team, schedule and MWBE participation as well as cost. Proposals were received from ten firms and evaluated on the stated criteria. The reason for not awarding to the lowest proposer was that following evaluation of the proposals, it was determined through interviews with the low proposer that the firm did not submit fees based on the requirements of the RFP but rather on what the firm thought should be done for the work. While the firm was willing to do the work for the submitted fees, City staff felt that the extreme low price was not adequate enough to complete a quality project with the necessary hours for construction inspection and proper document preparation, and recommends award to the next low proposer. Delivery: 226 Days. Terms: Net-30 Days. Funds are available in the 2011 Budget, Capital Improvements Fund/Capital Improvements Projects/Other Costs/SPA Park (Account No. 311-9207-52842-WT527). Guardrail Repair and Installation – Annual Contract Renewal – Bid No. 11.153. Renewed an annual contract to procure guardrail repair and installation services from Leon's Fence and Guardrail in the amount of $81,250.00. The contract is used by Streets Maintenance primarily to repair guardrail along Truman Parkway and on City streets as needed. This is the last of two renewal options available. The reason for not originally awarding to the low bidder is that SS Property Pros is no longer in business. Leon's was the secondary contractor and has performed most of the contract work in the past year. Delivery: As Required. Terms: Net-30 Days. Funds are available in the 2011 Budget, General Fund/Street Maintenance/ Other Contractual Services (Account No. 101-2105- 51295). Brake Parts for Medium to Heavy Trucks – Annual Contract Renewal – Bid No. 11.154. Renewed annual contract to procure brake parts from TNT Parts, Inc. in the amount of $27,430.62. The brake parts will be used by Vehicle Maintenance to repair and maintain heavy duty trucks in the City’s fleet. This is the first of two renewal options available. Delivery: As Required. Terms: Net-30 Days. Funds are available in the 2011 Budget, Internal Service Fund/Inventory-Vehicle Parts (Account No. 611-0000-11325). Mikell Avenue/SR 307 Intersection Upgrade – Bid No. 11.111-6-21 – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission received authorization to enter into a contract with E & D Contracting Services, Inc. in the amount of $155,867.00 for modifications to the Mikell Avenue/SR 307 intersection which will include a new four-way traffic signal and appurtenances. This project is being funded in its entirety by the Georgia Air National Guard. Military Construction Cooperative Agreement with Georgia Air National Guard – Modification No. 1 – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission received approval of Modification No. 1 to the Military Construction Cooperative Agreement (MCCA) with the Georgia Air National Guard (GaANG) for Mikell Avenue/SR 307 Intersection Upgrades. The original GaANG estimate of $120,000.00 for the project was lower than the low bid from E&D Contracting Services, Inc. The GaANG submitted Modification No. 1 of the MCCA in the amount of $39,659.22 to the National Guard Bureau which will cover the deficit of $35,867.00 on the low bid. This cost also covers the architectural and engineering services in the amount of $3,792.22 for a revised overall total of $159,659.22. Coffee Bluff Marina Design Services – Bid No. 11.104. Approval to award a contract for architectural consulting services for the Coffee Bluff Marina from EMC Engineering in the amount of $190,667.00. The project includes design services to upgrade the marina facility and bulkhead, improve roadways and parking areas, grassing and landscaping, an ADA compliant restroom, playground and picnic areas, floating dock and a new fishing pier/observation deck. The consultant will provide: a site survey, geotechnical reports, soil testing, evaluations and reports for all existing facilities, design development, a master plan for redevelopment, a cost estimate for construction and signed and sealed architectural and engineering drawings. The method used for this procurement was the 7 Request for Proposal which evaluates other criteria in addition to price. The criteria evaluated as part of this RFP were qualifications and experience, proposed methodology, schedule, references and MWBE participation as well as cost. Proposals were received from ten proposers and evaluated on the stated criteria. Delivery: 120 Days. Terms: Net-30 Days. Funds are available in the 2011 Budget, Account No. 311-9207-52842- RE309. Alderman Thomas thanked the Council for their support and thanked City Manager Toney and her staff who worked on this project. This will be the only marina in the City limits. *************************************** APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, & AUTHORITIES COASTAL REGIONAL METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Susan Dyer Motion by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried. COSTAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD Marti Barrow - Kathy S. Love - Angela Watkins - Harland A. Proveaux Reginald L. Hendricks (re-appointed) - Peter R. Doliber (re-appointed) Motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and carried. CODE ENFORCEMENT APPEALS BOARD William Coonce Motion by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried. CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION Elaine Shavers Campbell - Gretta Brannigan - Deborah Porter Glenn Motion by Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Felser and carried. ELECTRICAL APPEALS AND ADVISORY BOARD Paul Mamalakis (Re-appointed) Motion by Alderman Felser, seconded by Alderman Osborne and carried. GREATER SAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE Araceli Harper - Justin A. Godchaux (Alternate) Motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Felser and carried. HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD OF REVIEWS Keith Howington to fill a full-term; Stephen Glenn Merriman to fill an un-expired term. Motion by Alderman Felser, seconded by Alderman Stuber and carried. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAVANNAH Celia H. Irvine Motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Jackson and carried. KEEP SAVANNAH BEAUTIFUL Lisa Hudson - Carl A. Miller Motion by Alderman Osborne, seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried. PARK AND TREE COMMISSION Russ Lee - Paul Hammond Motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and carried. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND ENFORCEMENT BOARD Victor J. Tetreault Motion by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried. SAVANNAH / CHATHAM COUNCIL OF DISABILITY NEEDS Elena Thompson - Melinda Y. Miller - Marjorie Weibe-Reed - Frank Lala Kathleen R. Holmes - Shane Berryhill Motion by Alderman Thomas, seconded by Alderman Sprague and carried. 8 SAVANNAH FILM COMMISSION Murray Silver - Bailey Davidson Motion by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Felsers and carried. SAVANNAH RECREATION COMMISSION George B. Shaw Motion by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Sprague and carried. SAVANNAH ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Quentin L. Marlin Motion by Alderman Felser, seconded by Alderman Thomas and carried. The City will advertise, for 30 days, openings for the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Applicants must be City residents. ************************************************** Alderman Sprague had tickets for a fund raiser for the United Way Women’s Legacy Council for people needing transportation for medical appointments and job interviews. Alderman Felser stated the appointments to the Boards and Commissions were discussed in an open session and he felt it was for the good of the order. Alderman Thomas spoke with Georgia Power and he was assured all 27,000 street lights would be getting new bulbs over the next month. There being no further business, Mayor Johnson declared this meeting of Council adjourned. Dyanne C. Reese Clerk of Council 9