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Minutes for the Thursday, October 16, 2014, Meeting
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
GLYNN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HISTORIC GLYNN COUNTY COURTHOUSE
701 “G” STREET, 2ND FLOOR, COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING CHAMBERS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 AT 6:00 PM
PRESENT:
Michael Browning, Chairman, District 1
Bob Coleman, Vice Chairman, At Large Post 2
Dale Provenzano, Commissioner, District 2
Richard Strickland, Commissioner, District 3
Mary Hunt, Commissioner, District 4
Allen Booker, Commissioner, District 5
Clyde Taylor, Commissioner, At Large Post 1
ALSO PRESENT:
Alan Ours, County Administrator
Aaron Mumford, County Attorney
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
A motion was made by Commissioner Strickland and seconded by Commissioner Hunt to add
item 34 to the published agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD – Dan Turner spoke regarding the alcoholic beverage policies.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC HEARING – Alcoholic Beverage License
Public Hearings will be limited to 30 minutes for each opposing side, with 5 minutes allocated to
each individual speaker. Comments are to be limited to relevant information regarding your
position and should avoid being repetitious. If your group has a spokesperson, please allow that
individual to present your group’s position in the time allocated. Your cooperation in this process
will be greatly appreciated.
1.
Consider the transfer of licensee of a 2014 alcoholic beverage license to Henry T Ross
VFW 2588, 1034 Glynn Park Road, Brunswick, GA. The license is to sell distilled spirits,
malt beverages and wine, for consumption on premises of a convenience store. Sunday
sales permitted. This is a transfer of a 2014 license. Daniel Harvey, licensee. (Occupation
Tax/Chief Doering) REPORT
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Daniel Harvey, licensee, was present at the meeting as required by ordinance. Police
Chief Matt Doering said the applicant met the requirements for consideration of issuance of the
license. This item was opened for public comment, yet no one addressed the Board.
A motion was made by Commissioner Strickland and seconded by Commissioner Hunt to
approve the issuance of a 2014 alcoholic beverage license to Henry T Ross VFT 2588. The motion
carried unanimously.
2.
Consider the issuance of a 2014 alcoholic beverage license to Mellow Mushroom, 440
Kings Way, St Simons Island, GA. The license is to sell distilled spirits, malt beverages and
wine for consumption on premises of a restaurant. Sunday Sales permitted. C. Saxby
Chambliss, Jr., licensee. (Occupation Tax/Chief Doering) REPORT
C. Saxby Chambliss, Jr, licensee, was present at the meeting as required by ordinance.
Police Chief Matt Doering said the applicant met the requirements for consideration of issuance
of the license. This item was opened for public comment, yet no one addressed the Board.
A motion was made by Commissioner Provenzano and seconded by Commissioner Taylor to
approve the issuance of a 2014 alcoholic beverage license to Mellow Mushroom. The motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING – Land Use
3.
ZM2901 1602 Demere Road - Consider a request to amend the Development Text of a PD
(Planned Development) located on the east side of Demere Road just north of East Beach
Causeway. The purpose of the request is to allow a one-family dwelling. Parcel ID: 0403437. Applicant: David Amos, Architect, LLC, agent for JSKG, LLC, owner. REPORT
Community Development Director David Hainley reported the applicant is requesting to
amend the PD text to allow a one-family dwelling. The Islands Planning Commission and staff
recommended approval of the application.
This item was opened for public comment, yet no one addressed the Board.
A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Booker to
approve ZM2901 to amend the Planned Development Text to allow a one-family
dwelling. The motion carried unanimously. Resolution #R-36-14
4.
ZM2883 McKinnon Saint Simons Airport - Consider a request to amend the PD (Planned
Development) for the Malcolm McKinnon Saint Simons Airport located on Kings Way,
Frederica Road and Demere Road. The purpose of the request is to add and remove some
of the allowable uses in the district to make them more compatible with the current uses.
Parcel IDs: 04-02803, 04-02924, and 04-02922. Applicant: Glynn County, applicant and
owner. (D. Hainley) REPORT
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Community Development Director David Hainley reported the applicant is requesting to
amend the PD text and Master Plan to enable land uses and development standards not
currently allowed within the existing PD. The proposed amendment is intended to be a planned
mix of airport operations areas, hangars, office, limited commercial, light industrial and
governmental land uses. The Islands Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of
the application.
This item was opened for public comment and Earnest Rouse addressed the Board by
stating his concern about how this change would affect the residents who live on Baisden Lane.
David Hainley explained that he was only notified because he is within 200 feet of the property
as is required by state law.
A motion was made by Commissioner Provenzano and seconded by Commissioner Taylor to
approve ZM2883 as approved by the Islands Planning Commission to amend the Planned
Development Text and Master Plan to enable land uses and development standards not
currently allowed within the existing PD. The motion carried unanimously. Resolution #R-37-14
CONSENT AGENDA – General Business
5.
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held October 2, 2014, subject to any
necessary corrections. (C. Overstreet)
6.
Authorized the renaming of the Public Works Training Center to the Lucious Daniels
Training Center in honor of his lifelong service to Glynn County. (D. Austin) REPORT
7.
Approved the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Emergency Medical Services
Licensure Application for renewal of the license to provide EMS services as
representative for owner of the service. (S. Gardner) REPORT
8.
Accepted an adjusted grant amount from the 2015 Juvenile Justice Grant Program on
behalf of Glynn County Juvenile Court KidsNet Glynn Program. The grant amount would
be $63,270 with a 25% local match of $21,090. (D. Hainley) REPORT
9.
Approved the Police Department’s request to subscribe to the Leads Online in the
amount of $6,668 to search for stolen property with funding provided by the Police
Seizure Fund. (M. Doering) REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA – Finance Committee
10.
Approved Change Order #30 for the New Detention Center in the amount of $1,672.10.
(D. Hainley) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
11.
Received the monthly Workers Compensation Report. (O. Reed) REPORT
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12.
Received an update on the FY15 Health Insurance Claims and Prescription Drug Costs.
(O. Reed) REPORT
13.
Authorized the Finance Department to advertise a public hearing to increase the ATM
per transaction surcharge from $2.00 to $2.50 and to increase the Fiscal Year 2015 ATM
Administrative Expenses for each of the three ATM locations in the amount of $1,000
(or $3,000 total) each with funds to be provided by ATM surcharge revenue in the
General Fund. (T. Miller) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
14.
Approved the corrections and exemptions to the digest as recommended by the Board
of Assessors and the Chief Appraiser at their Thursday, September 18, 2014, meeting
with clarification that this does not approve a tax refund. (R. Glisson) (FC Vote: 3-0)
REPORT
15.
Denied a request from Mr. Yuri Kalinin that penalties and interest paid in the amount of
$991.87 on parcel #03-13680 for tax year 2012 be refunded. (F. Dees) (FC Vote: 3-0)
REPORT
16.
Approved a request from Ms. Sandra Dowling that Solid Waste fees of $125 per year for
2011, 2012 and 2013 on parcel #03-07285 be refunded. (F. Dees) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
17.
Approved additional funds for the first year option including the extension to American
Facility Services for Custodial Services, with funding to be provided from the
Accommodations Excise Tax Fund Balance ($11,178) and the Administrator’s
Contingency ($2,250). (B. Mauney) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
18.
Authorized a budget increase for the Marshes of Glynn Libraries (MOGL) in FY15 for a
Library Facility Master Plan in the amount of $17,300 with funding provided by the
Glynn County General Fund Balance. (G. Mullis) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
19.
Approved amending the FY15 budget to include the additional $2,645 that was paid
back to the Drug Court Fund for scholarships that were repaid. (T. Miller) (FC Vote: 3-0)
REPORT
20.
Approved amending the FY15 Detention Center project budget to include $9,329 of
prior year funds for the new detention center that were not expended or encumbered
in FY14. (T. Miller) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
21.
Accepted the terms and conditions for the 2015 grant award from the Governor’s Office
of Highway Safety for $73,700 in funds to support the HEAT program. GA-2015-00000320. Grant Period 10/01/14 – 09/30/15. (D. Hainley) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
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22.
Authorized the issuance of an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the purchase of EMD
(Emergency Medical Dispatch) software for the Glynn / Brunswick 911 Center with
funding to be provided by the E911 Fund (City of Brunswick and General Fund fund
balance). (S. Gardner) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
23.
Approved awarding the bid for two 4x2 half ton extended cab short bed trucks to Wade
Ford, Smyrna, GA, in the amount of $40,196 with funding to be provided by the FY15
Building Inspections Capital Budget in the amount of $40,000 and with funding to be
provided by the Building Inspections fund within the General Fund fund balance in the
amount of $196. (D. Hainley) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
24.
Approved the purchase of an online subscription to Truckworks and approve an
agreement with Mitchell 1 for information regarding the repair of the heavy to medium
duty trucks fleet with funding in the amount of $2,700, for three users, provided by the
FY15 operating budgets of Information Technology and Public Works. (J. Catron) (FC
Vote: 3-0) REPORT
25.
Authorized staff to accept the bid from Anixter to replace the power distribution
uninterruptable power supply/battery backup system (UPS) at the Joint Public Safety
Complex and issue a purchase order in the amount of $72,000 with funding to be
provided by the FY15 E-911 Budget (3415.54375). (D. West) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
26.
Accepted the lowest responsive bid from Watch Guard for the purchase of thirteen (13)
4RE High Definition in-car video systems with wireless kits and installation for $67,366
with funding provided by the FY15 Capital Improvement Fund and Police Capital Funds.
(M. Doering) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
27.
Approved the 2014 Performance Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the Office of
Homeland Security/Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA). (J. Wiggins) (FC
Vote: 3-0) REPORT
A motion was made by Commissioner Hunt and seconded by Commissioner Booker to approve
all items on the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously
GENERAL BUSINESS
28.
Consider authorizing the solicitation of bids for repairs and improvements to the
facilities located at the St. Simons Public Works/Recreation Compound, 2001 Demere
Road, and approve the demolition of one structure at this property, in the amount of
$193,021, with funding to be provided by the Capital Fund fund balance. (B. Mauney)
(FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
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A motion was made by Commissioner Strickland and seconded by Commissioner Hunt to
authorize the solicitation of bids for repairs and improvements to the facilities located at
the St. Simons Public Works/Recreation Compound and approve the demolition of one
structure at the property. The motion carried unanimously.
29.
Consider authorizing the solicitation of bids for improvements at Selden Park, 100
Genoa Martin Drive, to bring the facility into compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). (B. Mauney) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
A motion was made by Commissioner Strickland and seconded by Commissioner Booker
to authorize the solicitation of bids for improvements at Selden Park. The motion carried
unanimously.
30.
Consider authorizing the solicitation of bids for improvements at Massengale Park, 1360
Ocean Blvd, St. Simons Island, to bring the facility into compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). (B. Mauney) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
A motion was made by Commissioner Strickland and seconded by Commissioner Booker
to authorize the solicitation of bids for improvements at Massengale Park. The motion
carried unanimously.
31.
Consider amending the FY14 budget as follows: General Fund - Gateway Bond (to record
bond payment activity) increase in Revenue and Expenditures in the amount of
$399,350; Accommodation Excise Tax Fund – Increase revenue and expenditures in the
amount of $707,649; Insurance Premium Tax Fund – Increase in revenue and
expenditures in the amount of $100,189; Pension Fund – Increase in revenue and
expenditures in the amount of $659,411. (T. Miller) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
A motion was made by Commissioner Strickland and seconded by Commissioner Booker
to amend the FY14 budget as referenced above. The motion carried unanimously.
32.
Consider approving the purchase of two (2) Ford Fusions from Kings Colonial Ford,
Brunswick, Ga, for $34,794; two (2) Ford Utility patrol vehicles from Wade Ford, Smyrna,
GA, for $52,354, and reject the bid for eleven (11) Ford Police sedan patrol cars from
Wade Ford and approve the purchase of eleven (11) Dodge Charger sedan patrol cars
from the state contract bid for $248,378.13 for the Police Department with funding to
be provided by the FY15 Capital Improvement Fund and Police Capital Funds. (M.
Doering) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
A motion was made by Commissioner Strickland and seconded by Commissioner
Coleman to approve the purchases referenced above. The motion carried unanimously.
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Deny a request by Mr. Bobby Cave to accept a drainage easement and pipe 120-feet of
ditch at 234 Blythe Island Drive at an estimated cost of $12,000 with funding to be
provided by the General Fund fund balance. (D. Austin) (FC Vote: 3-0) REPORT
A motion was made by Commissioner Strickland and seconded by Commissioner Hunt to
deny the request by Mr. Bobby Cave to accept a drainage easement and pipe. The
motion carried 6-1 with Commissioner Browning opposed.
34.
Authorize the County Police Chief to swear in Georgia Certified Peace Officers in order
to support the department during special events or operations. REPORT
A motion was made by Commissioner Hunt and seconded by Commissioner Coleman to
authorize the County Police Chief to swear in Georgia Certified Peace Officers during
special events or operations. The motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Hunt and seconded by Commissioner Coleman to adjourn
to executive session to discuss pending litigation. The motion carried unanimously.
BACK IN SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Strickland and seconded by Commissioner Hunt to
adjourn executive session and enter regular session. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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Michael Browning, Chairman
Board of Commissioners
Glynn County, Georgia
Attest:
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Cindee S. Overstreet, Clerk
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