Council Meeting
Regular MeetingTybee Island, GA · May 11, 2023
Minutes
City Council Synopsis, May 11, 2023
Mayor Sessions called the meeting to order at 6:30PM, May 11, 2023. Those in attendance
were Brian West, Monty Parks, Nancy DeVetter, Barry Brown, Jay Burke and Spec Hosti.
Also attending were Michelle Owens, Assistant City Manager; Bubba Hughes, City
Attorney; Tracy O’Connell, City Attorney, George Shaw, Planning and Zoning and Jan
LeViner, Clerk of Council. Dr. Gillen was excused.
Opening Ceremonies
Call to Order
Invocation: Jan LeViner, Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss litigation, personnel and
real estate. Spec Hosti seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn Executive Session. Brian West seconded. Vote was
unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Barry Brown made a motion to return to Regular Session. Brian West seconded. Vote was
unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Call to Order
Mayor Sessions added the following to the Consent Agenda:
2023-772 Resilience Plan Consultant - Recommend SLR International Corporation
Agenda Request: Entertainment License: Mi Vida, 1315 Butler Ave, Unit B, Acoustic Guitar
- No Amplifier
Agenda Request: Tybee Market Enterprise- Alcohol License Request: Beer/Wine-Package
Sales; Sunday Sales. (Formerly Tybee Market Inc dba IGA).
Budget Amendment: Purchase additional safety and protective gear for all police officer
and fire/ems personnel
Recognitions and Proclamations
Janice Elliott, American Legion Auxiliary, Poppy Day and Proclamation
Holly Grell-Lawe, Historic Preservation Proclamation
Jane Coslick, Historic Preservation for Tybee Island, Proclamation
Citizens to be Heard
Pat Leiby and Sarah Jones: Black History Trail
Spec Hosti made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Brian West seconded. Vote
was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Public Hearings
Site Plan Approval 1601 Butler Avenue, Add brick fence around property, Walt
Freeman petitioner. Monty Parks made a motion to approve. Spec Hosti seconded.
Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Plan Approval, 104 17th Street, Addition of three (3) Townhomes to 5. Site
Existing Property/Structure, Walt Freeman petitioner. Monty Parks made a
motion to approve. Nancy DeVetter seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Site Plan Approval, 115 and 1109 East US Highway 80, Increase Parking via
adjacent lot, Chris Smith, Zunzibar. Monty Parks made a motion to approve.
Barry Brown seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Site Plan Approval, 301 1st Street, Adding character statues in front of ice
cream and golf cart/bicycle rental shop. Liran Portal Petitioner. Brian West
made a motion to deny. Jay Burke seconded. Voting in favor were Brian West, Monty
Parks, Nancy DeVetter, Barry Brown and Spec Hosti. Voting against was Spec Hosti.
Motion to deny, 5-1.
Jay Burke recused.
First Reading, 2023-13, Text Amendment, Ability to apply for an STR permit
for applicants holding a building permit at time of adoption of Moratorium.
Barry Brown made a motion to deny. Monty Parks seconded. Voting in favor to deny
were Monty Parks, Nancy DeVetter and Barry Brown. Those voting against were Spec
Hosti and Brian West. Motion to deny, 3-2.
First Reading 2023-14, Ability to apply for an STR permit for applicants
holding a building permit at the time of moratorium after public hearings.
Monty Parks made a motion to deny. Nancy DeVetter seconded. Voting in favor to
deny were Monty Parks, Nancy DeVetter and Barry Brown. Those voting against were
Spec Hosti and Brian West. Motion to deny, 3-2.
First Reading, 2023-15A, Ability to obtain an STR permit for applicants
holding a building permit for new construction or extensive renovations at the
time of adoption of the moratorium without public hearings. Spec Hosti made
a motion to approve. Brian West seconded. Voting in favor were Brian West, Monty
Parks and Spec Hosti. Voting against were Nancy DeVetter and Barry Brown. Motion to
approve 3-2.
First Reading, 2023-15B, Ability to obtain an STR permit for applicants holding
a building permit for new construction at the time of the moratorium. Brian
West made a motion to deny. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to deny,
5-0.
First Reading 2023-16, Ability to obtain an STR permit for applicants who did
not own property or have a building permit with public hearing. Barry Brown
made a motion to deny. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous to deny, 5-0.
First Reading, 2023-17, Ability to obtain an STR permit for applicants who did
not own property or have a building permit before moratorium without public
hearings. Barry Brown made a motion to deny. Monty Parks seconded. Voting in
favor to deny were Barry Brown, Monty Parks and Nancy DeVetter. Voting against were
Brian West and Spec Hosti. Motion to deny, 3-2.
Jay Burke returned to the meeting.
Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions
Resolution, 2023-07, Public Safety Emergencies relating to Events. Barry
Brown made a motion to approve. Spec Hosti seconded. Vote was unanimous to
approve, 6-0.
Second Reading, 2023-09, Section 3-090. Elevator Requirements. Spec Hosti
made a motion to approve. Jay Burke seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve,
6-0.
Second Reading: 2023-10, Sec 2-010, Change of Setback Definition to Allow
for Elevators. Monty Parks made a motion to approve. Spec Hosti seconded. Vote
was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Second Reading: 2023-21, Sec 58-179, Fees. Nancy DeVetter made a motion to
approve. Spec Hosti seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Second Reading: 2023-22, GMEBS-R: City of Tybee Island Defined Benefit
Retirement Plan Amendment Ordinance with Adoption. Monty Parks made a
motion to approve. Brian West seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations and Comments
Jay Burke, Performance/Status of City Manager. No Action Taken.
Spec Hosti made a motion to adjourn. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous
to approve, 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:38PM
_________________________
Janet LeViner, MMC
Clerk of Council
Agenda
MAYOR CITY MANAGER
Shirley Sessions Dr. Shawn Gillen
CITY COUNCIL CLERK OF COUNCIL
Barry Brown, Mayor Pro Tem Jan LeViner
Brian West
Jay Burke CITY ATTORNEY
Nancy DeVetter Edward M. Hughes
Spec Hosti
Monty Parks
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF TYBEE ISLAND CITY COUNCIL
May 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Please silence all cell phones during Council Meetings
Opening Ceremonies
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Announcements
Executive Session
Discuss litigation, personnel and real estate
Call to Order
Consideration of Items for Consent Agenda
Recognitions and Proclamations
1. UGA Announcement of Tybee Natural Infrastructure Master Plan: FOR INFORMATION
ONLY
Reports of Staff, Boards, Standing Committees and/or Invited Guest. Limit reports to 10
minutes.
2. Kathleen Holliday, TIMA, Oyster Recycling Program on Tybee
Citizens to be Heard: Please limit comments to 3 minutes. Maximum allowable times of 5
minutes.
3. Pat Leiby and Sarah Jones: Black History Trail
If there is anyone wishing to speak to anything on the agenda other than the Public Hearings,
please come forward. Please limit comments to 3-5 minutes.
Consideration of Approval of Consent Agenda
P.O. Box 2749 – 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328-2749
(866) 786-4573 – FAX (866) 786-5737
www.cityoftybee.org
Public Hearings
4. Site Plan Approval 1601 Butler Avenue, Add brick fence around property, Walt Freeman
petitioner
5. Site Plan Approval, 104 17th Street, Addition of three (3) Townhomes to Existing
Property/Structure, Walt Freeman petitioner
6. Site Plan Approval, 115 and 1109 East US Highway 80, Increase Parking via adjacent lot,
Chris Smith, Zunzibar
7. Site Plan Approval, 301 1st Street, Adding character statues in front of ice cream and
golf cart/bicycle rental shop. Liran Portal Petitioner
8. First Reading, 2023-13, Text Amendment, Ability to apply for an STR permit for
applicants holding a building permit at time of adoption of Moratorium
9. First Reading 2023-14, Ability to apply for an STR permit for applicants holding a
building permit at the time of moratorium after public hearings
10. First Reading, 2023-15A, Ability to obtain an STR permit for applicants holding a
building permit for new construction or extensive renovations at the time of adoption of
the moratorium without public hearings
11. First Reading, 2023-15B, Ability to obtain an STR permit for applicants holding a building
permit for new construction at the time of the moratorium
12. First Reading 2023-16, Ability to obtain an STR permit for applicants who did not own
property or have a building permit with public hearing
13. First Reading, 2023-17, Ability to obtain an STR permit for applicants who did not own
property or have a building permit before moratorium without public hearings
Consideration of Local Requests & Applications – Funding, Special Events, Alcohol License
14. 2023-772 Resilience Plan Consultant - Recommend SLR International Corporation
15. Agenda Request: Entertainment License: Mi Vida, 1315 Butler Ave, Unit B, Acoustic
Guitar - No Amplifier
16. Agenda Request: Tybee Market Enterprise- Alcohol License Request: Beer/Wine-Package
Sales; Sunday Sales. (Formerly Tybee Market Inc dba IGA).
Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements and Expenditures
17. Budget Amendment: Purchase additional safety and protective gear for all police officer
and fire/ems personnel
Consideration of Ordinances, Resolutions
18. Resolution, 2023-07, Public Safety Emergencies relating to Events
19. Second Reading, 2023-09, Section 3-090. Elevator Requirements
20. Second Reading: 2023-10, Sec 2-010, Change of Setback Definition to Allow for
Elevators
21. Second Reading: 2023-21, Sec 58-179, Fees
22. Second Reading: 2023-22, GMEBS-R: City of Tybee Island Defined Benefit Retirement
Plan Amendment Ordinance with Adoption
Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations and Comments
23. Jay Burke, Performance/Status of City Manager
Minutes of Boards and Committees
P.O. Box 2749 – 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328-2749
(866) 786-4573 – FAX (866) 786-5737
www.cityoftybee.org
24. Planning Commission Minutes-4/17/2023
Executive Session
Discuss litigation, personnel and real estate
Possible vote on litigation, personnel and real estate discussed in executive session
Adjournment
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or
participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are
required to contact Jan LeViner at 912.472.5080 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations
for those persons.
*PLEASE NOTE: Citizens wishing to speak on items listed on the agenda, other than public hearings,
should do so during the citizens to be heard section. Citizens wishing to place items on the council
meeting agenda must submit an agenda request form to the City Clerk’s office by Thursday at 5:00PM
prior to the next scheduled meeting. Agenda request forms are available outside the Clerk’s office at City
Hall and at www.cityoftybee.org.
THE VISION OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
“is to make Tybee Island the premier beach community in which to live, work, and play.”
THE MISSION OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
“is to provide a safe, secure and sustainable environment by delivering superior services through responsible
planning, preservation of our natural and historic resources, and partnership with our community to ensure
economic opportunity, a vibrant quality of life, and a thriving future.”
P.O. Box 2749 – 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328-2749
(866) 786-4573 – FAX (866) 786-5737
www.cityoftybee.org
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