City Council Regular Meeting

MAYOR CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER ASST CITY MANAGER Brian West Bill Garbett Bret Bell Michelle Owens Spec Hosti MAYOR PRO TEM Tony Ploughe CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEYS Monty Parks Nick Sears Fabian Mann Edward M. Hughes Kathryn Williams Tracy O’Connell CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND City Council Regular Meeting April 24, 2025 — 6:30 PM Minutes of Meeting Call to Order — The City of Tybee Island City Council held a regular city council meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 78 Van Horne Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brian West at approximately 6:30 PM. Mayor Pro Tem Monty Parks, Councilmember Bill Garbett, Councilmember Michael “Spec” Hosti, Councilmember Tony Ploughe, Councilmember Nick Sears, and Councilmember Kathryn Williams were also present. Administrative Staff Attendance — City Manager Bret Bell, Assistant City Manager Michelle Owens, City Clerk Fabian Mann, City Attorney Tracy O’Connell, and City Attorney Edward Hughes were present. Invocation — The invocation was led by Minister Rob Grotheer. Pledge of Allegiance — The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor West. Announcements  Tybee Turtle Trot 5K Beach Run, April 26, 2025, 9:00 AM, Marine Science Center  Tybee Island Trolley Tour of Homes, May 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Recognitions  Proclamation issued by Mayor West recognizing April 29th as “#EndJewHatred Day”  Proclamation issued by Mayor West recognizing the 500th anniversary of the first European landing on Tybee Island Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda  City Council Regular Meeting Minutes: April 10, 2025  Alcohol License: Atomic Bar  Artwork Copyright Release Agreement for Usage of Donated Artwork to Raise Funds for the Historic Preservation Commission’s Restoration of the Fort Screven Fire Station  Resolution 2025-08, Expressing Support for Congressionally Directed Spending Request to Help Fund a New Tybee Island Fire Station 403 Butler Avenue (912) 786-4573 tel P.O. Box 2749 (912) 786-5737 fax Tybee Island, Georgia 31328-2749 www.cityoftybee.org  2 City Manager Discussion Orange Crush Recap City Manager Bret Bell presented an Orange Crush event overview presentation. During the presentation, the city manager detailed the event’s permitting schedule, increased attendance in comparison to 2024, and the “all hands on deck” approach employed by city departments to manage the event. The city manager reiterated the immense community spirit displayed throughout the event. Action Item List Update City Manager Bret Bell provided high level updates on action items. The topics included sandbar beach safety, Memorial Park master planning, Solomon Avenue road planning, legal fee reimbursement, LiveOak Fiber, new fire station financing, and beach renourishment. City Staff Reports Tybee Island Fire Rescue Overview Fire Chief Justin McMillian presented a fire department overview presentation. The presentation covered the fire department’s organizational structure, technology improvements, community engagement efforts, career development plan, and new fire station plans. Citizens to be Heard Don Edwards, Statistician: "Our Tybee Island Election System" Don Edwards presented a slideshow presentation detailing the potential misleading nature of the election result percentages displayed on the Chatham County Board of Elections website. Mr. Edwards requested the City Council to authorize the city clerk to contact the Secretary of State’s office to remedy the issue. Consideration of Approval of Consent Agenda Councilmember Parks made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Hosti seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Consideration of Agreements Underground Easement with Georgia Power to Provide Electrical Service to the Approved LiveOak Fiber-Optic Cabinet and Enclosure at 78 Van Horn Avenue P.O. Box 2749 – 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328-2749 (912) 786-4573 – FAX (912) 786-5737 www.cityoftybee.org  3 Councilmember Ploughe made a motion to approve the underground easement with Georgia Power. Councilmember Hosti seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Executive Session Councilmember Parks made a motion to move from the regular meeting into an executive session referencing real estate. Councilmember Garbett seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Parks made a motion to return to the regular meeting from an executive session. Councilmember Sears seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Consideration to take any action needed arising from executive session – No action taken Adjournment Councilmember Parks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Ploughe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. City of Tybee Island ____________________ Brian West, Mayor Attest: __________________ Fabian Mann, Jr., City Clerk P.O. Box 2749 – 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328-2749 (912) 786-4573 – FAX (912) 786-5737 www.cityoftybee.org