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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19250727SCMeetingto Mr Cann suggested that the Mayor and Councilmen invite the Offices of ttnips in camp to a receoption and dance during their stay at Tybe 114 he suggested that General Travis be asked to appoint a committee o look after this, the Mayor said that he would look after this. 4j► The question of slot machines came up and the Mayor said that as long the Town could be run in an orderly and clean manner thatewas willing to permit anything that would tend to do this but that he was not in favor and would ot` permit such things as slot machines or any other thing which didi�°Aive the public an even break for therr maney. The question of liscense came up,regardinB the differentstands ect., operated by the hotel and the matter. was referred to_the Assessment Committee. A petition was read from fir Frank Naylor requesting certain information the Clerk of Counil was instructed to notify Mt Naylor that he could get the information desired by coming to the Town office and getting the inforamtion desired,during the office hours kept by the Town. There being no furt.er business the meeting; adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. 9 , � \ Tom of Tybee,Ga,July 27th 1925 The .special'' called for to -day was held at 5 p.m. thos a pree en being Mayor Harris, Councilmen Cann.Espy,Logan,Farr,Horovitz and Mr Brennan, also Mr Frank Naylor and Mr L.A.Mills,jr his atorney. 4101111.e meeting was called for the purpose of hearing, the appeal of Mr Naylor in the matter of septic ta__ ^ks. Mr Mills asked for a continuation of the case on the grounds that he had not had any notice that case would be called to -day- it was not grantee- TheMayor asked mr Smith the Sanitary Inspector whom he had made a case against the last time he had made docket cases,Mr Smith said against this estate with Frank ?!Taylor as a>minist"er, - -- said that he had found no eater closets buthad found three open privies in b add condition as there were flies ect., around the privies. Lt Hildreth was asked if Mr Naylor was administrator of estate of Catherine Naylor said he did did not know Mr Buckley took the stand and was asked who paid the taxes on the estate of Catherine Naylor he said it was paid by Mr Naylor Dr Righton said he understood Mr Naylor was going to install septic tanks -- Mr Mills object §d to Dr Righton saying he understood -- his objection was overruled. Dr Righton sadi he did not think that a tank would work in the lowland around the premises but that about 30 feet away there was a small piece (4-high land that was suitable -- Mr Mills asked if he did not think it was more like 6o feet than 30. The mayor..asked •*en the last inspection was made and Dr Righton said about July lst. Council then went into closed session to hear appeal of Naylor Alderman Farr sitting in the chair. Mr Breenan asked Mr Smith if he had ever inspected premises of Estate of Naylor and he said "yes" Mr Naylor said that the privie that was inspected by Mr Smith had not been used in a least a year,Mr Harris said that at the first herring of Mr Nay for he said that he was using same and that he kept it sanita' 10 Mr Harris said he wanted to show why he had fined Mr Naylor -- Mr Mills objected -- and in which the remarks became very heated -- Judge Farr said he would request Mr Harris not to go into arguments of case -- Mr Mills said that priror to trial if it was no, a fact that Mr Harts said that he would hand Mr Naylor a package -- Mr Harris said that he did not remember it he said that his action in handling case in court as he did was justified -- Mr Milis said that he was trying to shots that the fine not fairly imposed -- Judge Farr overrruled Mr Mills said that the case was being tried on a question of issue as affec s the people he also requested Mr Mills to confine his remarks to the facts in the case- - Mr Mills said that tithe Judge had permitted Mr Harris to make remarks said that he could ask Mr Harris any reasonable question -- Judge Farr said tha neither side should be prejudiced -- Mr Mills said he would confine himsel to questions of case. -- Mr Mills asked ifs Harris had dismissed charge of septic tanks against Mr Naylor -- Mr Harris said "yes " -- asked if Mr Harris had not put second charge dgainst Mr Naylor when first came up,he said "yes" Mr Milis asked what house it was that the docket case was made against and was told it was the one on Railroad and Campbell sts -- Mr Milis wante to put Mr Naylor on stand again and mr Brennan objected his objection was overruled -- Mr Naylor stated that the charge did not state what privy had he had used -- Mr Mills asked M rW.J.Moore if he had any troble with his septic tank and he said that he had trouble everyday -- Mr Brenna objected -- sir Milis asked for right of Ixplanatibn saying that Mr Naylors reason for not wanting to put in septic t arks was thatbthey were unsat- isfactory basing his xximxtincontention on remarks made by some people whom had installed septic tanks--Mr Bren*n said that according to the defendents own testimony he was guilty of maintaing an open privy . Council then went into clesed session -- Judge Farr said it was up to Council said he thought the Mayor should be sustained -- Mr Cann said the Mayor should be sustained -- Mr Espy said the Mayor should be sus- tained -- Mr Farr said sustain Mayor and hold up decision to give Naylor a chance to comply with ordinance -- Mr Espy said if he would carry out spirit of ordinance give him opporunity to do so -- Mr Cann said fine him and let him apply for remisdon of fine. Mayor Harris did not participate in this meeting. The action of the Mayor was sustained and Mr Naylor was fined $ 100.00 or 30 days in jail. Tkequestion of eopening up 7th street Jame up and Mee Espy said that C.R.R.advised him that if theynplaced a crossing over the tracks thatohe would be responsible for the maintenance of it -- Mr Brennan was asked for an opinion andnhe sadi that all that was necessary was for the Town to passan ordinance declaring 7th at open and on motion of Mr Horovitz seconded by Mr Logan 7th street was declared open by unanimous vete. sir Cann said that street has been and is now an open street. Mr Logan suggested that Mr W.C.Goodman be appraised of his good work in connection with the camp site and a suitable reminder be given him, Mr Logan made this in the form of a motion and Mr Ropy seconded same, Mr Cann said that a vote of thanks be given Mr Goodman - -- the motion was carried and the following resolutuons was made • R ES OLU ICN The Town of T b<cee Council deeply appreciates the sle ndid service that was so unself- 1 1 ishly given by Mr W.C.Goodman,in the construction of the camp for the encampment of the State troops on Tybee island,and more especially in the laying of the water mains and the palcin of the electric light poles,on which he rendered valuable service,therefore; Be it resolve d,that the Mayor express the appreciation of Council officially to Mr Goodman, quoting the resolution adopted therein. r Horovitz made a motion that as Mr T.Newell West had just lost his brother through death that a letter of sympathy and a floral design be sent to Judge West,to convey the feeling that the Town feels toward Judge West -- Mr Espy seconded the motion which was carried and the Clerk of Council wasrequested to send a copy of the following resolution to Judge West; RESOLUTION That in the death of Me James B ?West,sorrow has beeb brought to the household of one of Tybees staunchest friends,Mr T.Newell West.therefore; Be it resolved that the sympathies of Tybee's entire administration,both collectively and individually,be extended to Mr.Newell West and his family in their bereavement,and that a suitable floral design be sent as a further expression of their friendship ans sympathy. There being no further business youncil adjourned subject to the call of the call of the Mayor. Town of Tybee,Ga. august 5 1925. The rego1at meeting of Council was held today at 1. p.m. those attending being the Mayor and Aldermen CannEspy ,Horovitz,Loa.,Walthour,and Mr Brennan. The Mayor asked Council for authority to remit the fine of $ 9.00 imposed on Guy 2. Lavender for speeding,The Mayor said that as MrLavender had been so courteous in assist - ing the Town on several occassions that he thought that it should be returned to him and on motion of Mr Espy seconded by Mr Logan the motion was carried that the fine be remitted. she Clerk was requested to send a check to for this amount to Mr Lavender. A lleter was read from Govenoer Wacker commending the camp site and the treatment accorddd the soldiers while encamped at Tybee. A letter was also read read from Adjutant General Cox along the same lines. Disposition of the camp came up,the Mayor said that the camp cost more than was anticipated he said tht the goverment was planning to give a vacation to about 2000 men sometime in September and be thought it would be d good thing to hold off disrrantbeing the camp until someting definite was ascertained as to whether these men would be at Tybee or not.-- - Ur Waithour said that the camp shoulld be salvaged as soon as possible -- Mr Horovits made a motion that the Committee on Camp site be empowered to act ,whicg was carried. The Mayor said that Major Mallet and General Cox said that they would be back next year. A letter was read from F.P.Mclntyre protesting against new users of electric current tapping in on the private wire put up by himself and several others. The question of extending new lines came up and the Mayor said that the Town wasnot in position to do this at the present time. A letter was read fromMr Purse of the Savh Elelctric & Power Co enclosing a chart showing •ow any lines should be extended and the approxim to cotst of same. The Mayor said that ax service at Lovell station is bad but that as season is practically gone now it would be a good idea to wait another year,asked for opinion of Council -- Mr Walthour made a motion that it be left to the Mayor to handle,which was carried. The Mayor told Council about Mr Smith the sanitary inspector taking some liquor fem the jail and selling same -- he was dismissed at once the handling him was left to the discretion of the Chief of Police 12 Mr Cann spoke of drawing up a contract with The Hotel Co . ,regarding the lease of the Power Plant to the Town,MrEspy made motion that a committee of Council be appointed empowered with authority to act in this matter, and Mr Horovitz seconded same,which was passed, the committee appointed was Messrs Farr, Logan, Horovitz, wi th the Town attorney Mr Brennan. There being no furtherbusness Council adjourned subject t o the call of the Mayor. • Town of Tybee,Ga.,September 4th 1925. Theregtilar meeting of Council was held to -day at 4 p.m. and wail attended by the Mayor,and Councilmen Logan, Horovitz,Parr,Espy,Walthour,and Mr Brennan. A petition was made from Mr Lewis A.Mills attorney for Mr Frank Nayor for remission of fines imposed for violation of ordinance relating to privies,Mr Mills informed Cou cil that all of the septic tanks required had been installed except one and that it was being istalled now,he asked that Council remit the fines imposed and that petition :for certerori would be dismissed. A petition was read from George Van Giesen for reimbursement of for doctors bill for injuries and other expenses amounting to $ entailed by him in assisting in the arrest of Ferguson Wilson-- - Walthour made•a motion that it be paid which was seconded by Mr -the motion carried. costs 97.50 ;fir Horovitz The Mayor brought up the case of Naylor and Mr Walthour suggested that the Mayor handle it -- but the Mayor said he wanted Council to bass on it,he said that Mr Naylor had always been antagonistic to the adminis- tration,and asked that ouncul sustain him in not remitting the fines imposed,and that if Mr ayor is due consideration that he wanted Council to handle it-- Mr Espy aid that he would sustain the Mayor as did Mr Logan,after some discus ion Mr Espy made a motion that the Mayor be sustained by Council an that the handling of the case be left to the judgement of the Mayor - Mr Walthour seconded same -- which was passed. A petition was read from Mr John G.Butler f«rpermission to move his cottage from Lovell Station to the South -End -- referred to the Streets and Lanes Committee with the advise to see the Q'ounty Engineer to see if the Street will stand the weight of same. The Mayor told Council that he had written s fleeter toethe C of Ga Ry. protesting against .the.schedule that they had planned to inaugurate for the winter months and was in receipt of a letter from Mr J.W.Blount saying that the 0 R R retain the same winter as they had last year, A petition was read from J.E.Register,Jr.,asking for reimoursement of amounts expended causee by damage sustained to his automobile while assisting in the arrest of Ferguson Wilson Mr Espy mace a motion that it be left to the Mayor to handle -- Mr Waithour seconded same- -the motion carried. A petition for refund on septic tanks was made by Mr Morris Slotin referred to Mr Horovitz for handling with power to act in the matter, The Mayor informedCatncil that Dr.Carter had protested against what he said was the using of Convicts on private woiakk.