Council Meeting

City Council Synopsis July 9, 2020 Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda Mayor Sessions called the consent agenda to order at 6:30PM on July 9, 2020. Those present were Monty Parks, John Branigin, Jay Burke, Barry Brown, Nancy DeVetter and Spec Hosti. Also attending were Dr. Shawn Gillen, City Manager; Bubba Hughes, City Attorney; Tracy O’Connell, EPRA Law Firm, George Shaw, Director, Community Development; and Janet LeViner, Clerk of Council. Mayor Sessions listed the following items on the consent agenda:  Amended Minutes, June 18, 2020, City Council Meeting  Minutes, June 25, 2020, Second Reading, Millage 2020-2021  Amended Minutes, June 25, 2020, City Council Meeting  Transferable Yearly Parking Decals  Speed Hump Policy  Adopt the Chatham County Emergency Operating Plan and the Hazard Mitigation Plan  Late Fees and Refunds  Resolution 2020: Emergency Directive on Suspension of Zoning Restriction on Recreational Vehicles in residential areas for Hazard Mitigation Grant Opening Ceremonies  Call to Order  Invocation: Rev. Sue Jackson, Trinity Methodist Church  Pledge of Allegiance Recognitions  Swann Seiler, Georgia Power  Justin Wainscott, Sr. Chief, USCG  Camilla Pittman, IIMC, Region III Director: Jan LeViner, MMC and Athenian Fellow Reports of Staff  Review policy for two day parking passes that are used by STVR’s and Hotels. Nancy DeVetter made a motion to discontinue. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0. Citien to be Heard  Keith Gay: Real Estate  Carrie Efird: Trash Services and City Dump  Andy Davis: Unmaintained Strand Avenue Right-of-Way  Honorable Edna Jackson: Race Equity Resolution  Dr. Amir Toure: Race Equity Resolution  Libohang Mothapo: Race Equity Resolution  Carole Jackson: Race Equity Resolution  Jennifer Hutcherson: Race Equity Resolution  Elaine McGruder: Race Equity Resolution  Amy Gastner: STVR’s and Pool Moratorium  Cody Gay: STVR’s and Pool Moratorium  Carrie Efird: STVR’s and Pool Moratorium  Susan Inveninato: STVR’s Moratorium  Matt Tode: STVR’s Moratorium   Andy Davis: STVR’s Moratorium  Demery Bishop: STVR’s and Pool Moratorium Reports of Staff Review policy for two day parking passes that are used by STVR’s. Barry Brown made a motion to discontinue policy. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve to discontinue policy, 6-0. Monty Parks made a motion to approve the consent agenda. John Branigin seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0. Public Hearings Variance: requesting 2.5 feet into side setback for new carport/storage area – 1413 Fifth Ave. - Zone R-2 – 40011 06008–Mary Anne Butler. Monty Parks made a motion to deny. Nancy DeVetter seconded. Voting in favor was Monty Parks and Nancy DeVetter. Voting against were Jay Burke, John Branigin, Barry Brown and Spec Hosti. Motion to deny failed 2-4. John Branigin made a motion to approve. Barry Brown seconded. Voting in favor were Jay Burke, John Branigin, Barry Brown and Spec Hosti. Voting against were Nancy DeVetter and Monty Parks. Vote was 4-2 to approve. Variance: requesting 3.4’ feet into side setback & 7.6’ feet into front setback for second means of egress and new deck – 1109 Laurel Ave. – Zone R-1-B – 40026 04011 – Paul & Carrie Harvill. Monty Parks made a motion to deny. Nancy DeVetter seconded. Voting in favor were Monty Parks, Nancy DeVetter, Spec Hosti, and John Branigin. Voting against were Jay Burke and Barry Brown. Vote to deny, 4-2. Variance: requesting 3.53’ feet into side/rear setback -803 First St. & 4 N Campbell Ave.- Zone C-2 – 40019 01005/01002/01001 – Matt Anderson. Spec Hosti made a motion to approve. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0. Variance: Requesting To Put Pool Two Feet From Property Line Instead Of The Required Five Foot Setback-52 Captains View-Zone-R-2-4002116013-Tanya and Roger Huff. Nancy DeVetter made a motion to deny. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to deny, 6-0. Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations and Comments Draft Moratorium, STVR. Mayor Sessions recused. Monty Parks made a motion to table. John Branigin seconded. Voting in favor were Jay Burke, Monty Parks, John Branigin, Barry Brown and Special Hosti. Voting against was Nancy DeVetter. Motion to table approved, 5-1. Mayor Sessions returned to the dais. Draft Moratorium, Pools. Barry Brown made a motion to put a 90 day moratorium on pools and irrigation systems. Nancy DeVetter seconded. Voting in favor of the moratorium were Nancy DeVetter and Barry Brown. Voting in the opposition were Jay Burke, Monty Parks, John Branigin and Spec Hosti. Motion failed, 2-4. Wearing of Masks. No Action Taken Rules of Conduct and Rules of Council. No Action Taken Possible Introduction of Amendment to Disorderly House Ordinance/Administrative Civil Penalties. No Action Taken Resolution, Race Equity Resolution. Nancy DeVetter made a motion to approve as submitted. Monty Parks seconded. Voting in favor was Nancy DeVetter. Voting against were Jay Burke, Monty Parks, John Branigin, Barry Brown and Spec Hosti. Motion fail 1-5. Barry Brown made a motion to come back to August 13, 2020 City Council Meeting will alternative language. Spec Hosti seconded. Voting in favor were Barry Brown, Jay Burke and Spec Hosti. Voting against were Nancy DeVetter, Monty Parks, and John Branigin. Mayor Session voted in the opposition. Motion failed 4-3. John Branigin made a motion to accept alternative Resolution. Monty Parks seconded. Voting in favor were Nancy DeVetter, Spec Hosti, Monty Parks and John Branigin. Voting against were Barry Brown and Jay Burke. Motion to approve alternate Resolution approved 4-2. STVR and Pool Options. Withdrawn. Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss ligigation, real estate and personnel. Barry Brown seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0. John Branigin made a motion to adjourn to regular session. Spec Hosti seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0. Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn. Spec Hosti seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 11:45PM ______________________________ Janet R. LeViner, MMC Clerk