Special City Council Meeting
Special MeetingTybee Island, GA · May 15, 2024
Minutes
Special City Council Minutes, May 15, 2024
Mayor West called the special meeting to order at 4:30PM, May 15, 2024. Those in
attendance were, Nick Sears, Monty Parks, Spec Hosti, Kathryn Williams, Tony Ploughe,
and Bill Garbett. Also attending were Michelle Owens, Interim City Manager; Bubba
Hughes, City Attorney; and Jan LeViner, Clerk of Council.
Call to Order
Tiffany Hayes, Chief, Tybee Island Police Department approached Mayor and
Council. Chief Hayes stated the department is fully staffed as is the 911-call center. Also,
in the FY25 budget there are two (2) additional officers which will be used for swing shifts
for weekends and holidays. Mayor West thanked Chief Hayes.
Jim Klutz approached Mayor and Council. It is his recommendation that when Mayor
and Council are discussing the FY25 Budget, they include a portion of the general fund
for investments. Mayor West thanked Mr. Klutz.
Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements, and Expenditures
Agreement: METRIC Group Limited and City of Tybee Island. Mr. Hughes
recommended signing the Two Party Agreement that has been signed by Nicholas Heal,
Metric Group. It is his recommendation the Mayor does not sign the General Agreement
of Indemnity, as there are still issues that need to be addressed. Monty Parks made a
motion to revisit the Metric Agreement at the May 23rd City Council Meeting. Nick Sears
seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-0 to approve.
Memorandum of Agreement: Visit Tybee and City of Tybee Island: Info Hut.
Monty Parks made a motion to approve. Nick Sears seconded. Vote was unanimous
to approve, 6-0.
Indigent Defense Services Agreement: Jennifer Ozer and City of Tybee
Island. Kathryn Williams made a motion to approve. Monty Parks seconded. Vote
was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
First Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement: AXON.
Chief Hayes approached Mayor and Council. Chief Hayes explained the contract for
new cameras and body cams. She stated the contract is due to expire and the vendor will
no longer service the cameras and body cams due to their age. This is a bundle contract
and she recommends approval. Tony Ploughe made a motion to approve. Kathryn
Williams seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Bubba Hughes gave a brief update on the TMSC Solar Panels. Mr. Hughes stated
there is a possible exception relating to a performance contract for energy savings
program that has been proposed and the installation of the solar panels will enhance the
building. With the City insuring and if this is an energy savings performance contract, it
would be doable without having to comply with the Public Works Construction Law.
Monty Parks made a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss Real Estate,
Litigation, and Personnel. Nick Sears seconded. Vote was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Spec Hosti made a motion to adjourn to regular session. Monty Parks seconded. Vote
was unanimous to approve, 6-0.
Spec Hosti made a motion to adjourn. Monty Parks seconded. Vote was unanimous
to approve, 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 6:00PM.
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Janet LeViner, MMC
Clerk of Council
Agenda
MAYOR INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Brian West Michelle Owens
CITY COUNCIL CLERK OF COUNCIL
Monty Parks Mayor pro tem Jan LeViner
Bill Garbett
Spec Hosti
Tony Ploughe CITY ATTORNEY
Nick Sears Edward M. Hughes
Kathryn Williams Tracy O’Connell
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF TYBEE ISLAND CITY COUNCIL
May 15, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Please silence all cell phones during Council Meetings
Opening Ceremonies
Call to Order
Staff Report
1. Tiffany Hayes, Chief, Tybee Island Police Department: Additional Staffing
If there is anyone wishing to speak to anything on the agenda, please approach the
podium. Please limit your comments to 4 minutes
2. Jim Klutz: FY25 Budget
Consideration of Bids, Contracts, Agreements, and Expenditures
3. Agreement: METRIC Group Limited and City of Tybee Island
4. Memorandum of Agreement: Visit Tybee and City of Tybee Island: Info Hut
5. Indigent Defense Services Agreement: Jennifer Ozer and City of Tybee Island
6. First Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement: AXON
Council, Officials and City Attorney Considerations and Comments
7. Bubba Hughes: TMSC Update on Solar Panels
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.
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should do so during the citizens to be heard section. Citizens wishing to place items on the council
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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.”
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