CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS JANUARY 10, 2012

Listed below are the actions taken by the City Council at their meeting on January 10, 2010. Council Member McDonald
was absent.
1. GUESTS:
a) Motion to have Donald Rafferty research documentation for the contract with Hancock County
Chamber of Commerce. Council Member Boudin moved, seconded by Council Member Taylor
and approved 6-0 2. P&Z RECOMMENDATIONS
a) WILLIAM & BRENDA BROOKS - application for a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance. The
applicants' intentions are to replace the carport /shed. The applicants stated that the root system of the
live oak tree located by the shed caused damage beyond repair to the non-conforming accessory
structure. The new elevated construction will be in the same footprint of the existing structure. The
applications are asking for a 23'6" front yard variance for a 1'6" setback to the front yard and a 2'6" side
yard variance for a 2'6" setback to the side yard. The property is located at 301 DeMontluzin and instersects
Toulme Street. Council Member Taylor moved, seconded by Council Member Boudin to follow the recommendation
of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approve the application - approved 6-0.
b) ROBERT J. COMPRETTA - application for a Special Subdivision Plat Approval and a Variance to the Zoning
Ordinance. The applicant is asking to subdivide this parcel of land into three (3) new parcels of land. Each of the
new parcels will meet the 12,000 sq. ft. lot area and the 100’ lot width requirements. Parcel one (1) currently has a
single family residence on it. If the Special Subdivision Plat Approval is granted, the applicant will need a variance
to the Subdivision Regulations, Article IV, Minimum Standard of Design, Section 401.1 Streets. The property does
not front an improved dedicated street however; the survey indicates a 38’ wide access narrowing to a 30’ wide
access which is used as a private drive. The property is located at 904 Old Spanish Trail. Council Member Taylor
moved, seconded by Council Member Kidd to follow the recommendation of the P&Z and approve the application
- 5-0. Council Member Compretta was out of the room during the vote. 3. PUBLIC FORUM
No action taken 4. NEW BUSINESS
a) Motion to Appoint Chet Harrison to Replace Rikki Tannenbaum on Hancock County Board of Tourism
- made by Council Member Compretta, seconded by Council Member Boudin and approved 6-0 5. OLD BUSINESSa) Motion to rescind Change Order #13 for the close out of FEMA recovery project #5710 that the
Council Approved on September 7, 2010 - made by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member
Seal ad approved 6-0.
6. MAYOR'S REPORT a) Motion to Approve Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approve awarding the engineering services of Brown, Mitchell & Alexander for the 2012 Old Spanish Trail Sidewalk & Lighting
Project as Recommended by the selection committee 2. Approve Street Closure for Super Bowl Warm Up Party Fund Raiser for G.O.A.L. January 29, 2012, 1pm-7pm Blaize Ave. in front of Beningo's, Coach’s and Jack’s 3. Approve the purchase of new HIDTA vehicle from Chevrolet previously approved to to be purchased from Toyota 4. Renew natural gas transportation contract with Gulf South Pipeline Company Made by Council Member Seal, seconded by Council Member Compretta and approved 6-0 b) Motion to Approve the Docket of Claims as follows: General Fund $328.06 Grand Total $328.06 Made by Council Member Seal, seconded by Council Member Taylor and approved 6-0 c) Motion to Approve contract for Tommy Kidd for Service from 12/16/11 to 12/31/11 in the
amount of $1,250.00 Made by Council Member Seal, seconded by Council Member Taylor and
approved 5-0. Council Member Kidd was out of the room 7. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No Action Taken 8. MINUTES
a) Motion to Approve the Minutes December 6, 2011 and December 20, 2011 with corrections
- made by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Seal and approved 6-0 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION a) Motion to determine the need to go into executive session (litigation issues) made by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Seal and approved 6-0 b) Motion to go into executive session to discuss litigation issues- made by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Seal and approved 6-0 c) Motion to come out of executive session - made by Council Member Seal, seconded by Council Member Compretta and approved 6-0. No action
was taken 10. ADJOURN a) Motion to Adjourn - made by Council Member Seal, seconded by Council
Member Kidd and approved 6-0