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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,Ga.
November 7th, 1938.
The regular meeting of Council was held to -night at 8:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, and Was attended by Mayor McMillan, who
presided, and Councilmen Tant, Farrell, Mayer, Kreitzer, May
and Haar.
The minutes of the meetings of October 1st, 8th and 26th were
read and approved.
The Committee on Fire and Insurance reported that the TWW was
not ready to make a report relative to the petition of the
properrty owners requesting fire protection in the vicinity of
Campbell Street.
In the matter of charging Mrs. Willis, the schoolteacher, rent
on the buildingoccupied by her and owned by the town, Councilman
Haar moved that the Mayor be authorized to handle with the Board
of Jducation a proposal that 1 75.00 rent be charged for the
summer months, when the school is closed, a-d that the Board of
Eduction pay the Water rent and maintain the building, Councilman
Kreitzer seconded and the motion passed unanamously.
A peptition wasread from J.M.Lang requesting the Town to fill in
the ditches that are in fronttof his property on 18th street. Mr.
was informed that if he would pay for the pipe necessary that
the town would install it for him.
A request from A Mrs. Leahmer for permission to sell pies,ect.,
to `yPA employees without a license, was granted on motion made
by Councilman Mayer, seconded by Councilman Tant.
A request from the Savannah Beach Volunteer Fire Department for
$500.00 to pay volunteer firemen was presented. Action on it
was postponed until the next regular meeting.
The several committees presented monthly reports showing the
activities of their respective departments.
Mr. L.Yay complained about the noises made in some of the public
places after midnight, Councilman Farrell notified the Mayor that
Officer Veronee had closed all places at mid -night on Saturday,
the Mayor stated that such places could.renain open until 2:00
a.m., music boxes must be toned down at midnight and other loud
noises must be dispe'sed with.
Councilman Tant stated that the beach erosion project ought to
have at least 300 men employed on the job but they are not there,
this brought up the question as to what Mr. D.G.Nichols position
is with the town, Councilman Haar moved tat a committee be appoin-
ted to ascertain from him what he intends to do, Councilman Tant
seconded and the motion passed unanampusly.
Councilman May suggested that the personel of the Police Dept,
be cut down, Councilman Kreitzer moved that he make a written
reprt to Council relative to this, Councilman Haar seconded and
the motion posed unanamously.
The special committee appointed to look into the matter of estab-
lishing a sewing room on theisland reported that the cost to the
town would be <3.50 per person per month and also tr,e town must
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furnish heat and lights. The opinion of Council. was that the town
could not a_f'ord the expense.
Councilman Mayer moved that a set of stock and dies to be used
on the beach erosion project be purchased for not over $115.00,
Councilman Farrell seconded and the motion passed unanamously.
A bill was presented by the Savh Ship & Chamdlery & Supply Co
for $1'7.50 coverin the purchase of some dynamite by C.S.Hatfield
last April usdd in blowing up some of the old wreck on the beach
by Tybrisa Pavilion, payment for this bill guaranteed by the
town as it had withhheld an equal amount that it had agreed to
pay Hatfield for his work, but held up because he did not com-
plete the job. Councilman Tant moved that the bill be paid,
Councilman Farrell seconded and on the voting Tant, Farrell,
Mayer, and May voted "Yes", Haar and Kreitzer voted "NO ".
Councilman Mayer moved that one of the Dodge trucks be converted
into a dump at a cost of not over $15.00, Councilman Ha ,sr seconded,
and the motion passed unanamously.
Councilman Myer moved that the Mayor be requested to call on
the Tybee each Co, in regard to back taxes and inform them that
unless they make reasonable payments to reduce the indebtedness
in the near future their property will be advertised, Councilman
Tant seconded and the motion passed unanamously.
The matter of using the convicts for private work was braWht up
but nothing was done about it.
Beautification of the island was discussed and it was decided to
bring the matter up,at a later meeting Council.
A letter from Mrs. Louise greeno was read thanking the Board for
its cooperation and assistance in getting her located in the new
quarters of the Library she also called attention to the possibi-
lity of obtaining federal assistance for the Library and suggested
that kis& the Mayor handle the matter with proper authorities.
Councilman Farrell moved that the following named parties be
granted discounts of 10% on taxes due prior to May 1,1938 and
20% on taxes due May 1, 1938, provided that same are paid within
thirty Jays; CWcRibbards and E.G.Butler; Cm .
Mrs. Hbien W.Seiler; A.` .Dowell; Mrs. Helen C.
Oliver; Mrs. D.R.Bostwick; Lewis A.Mills; J.G.North; H.E. u;Jhitten;
L.B.& P.J.O'Connell; Mrs. Fanny Blumberg; Mrs. Blanche L.Solomon;
Councilman Mayer seconded and the motion passed unanamously.
Councilman Farrell moved that C.J.Richards and Mrs. Alice R.Richards
beallowed 10% discounts on taxes due prior to May 1, 1938 and 20%
on taxes due May 1, 1938, making a net total amount due of $750.43,
and that the town accept a part payment of $50.43 and a note mat -
uring in 90 days for the balance $700.00, Councilman Mayer seconded
and the Motion passed unanamously.
Councilman Mayer moved that 18% discounts be allowed on taxes due
prior to May 1,1938 and 20% be allowed on taxes due May 1, 1938
to Leslye B.Haar; E.J.Haar; Est. F.H.Haar, the total amount of
which is, net, 3 271.77, and that a part payment of ;161.77 be
accepted and a note due Jan.1, 1939 for 110.00 the balance due
be given the town, Councilman Tant seconded and the passed unanamously.
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Councilman Haar moved that the following resolution be adopted,
Councilman Mayer seconded and the motion passed unanamously;
RESOLUTION.
Victor Hugo Bassett departed this life in Savannah , Geo-
gia on the 3rd day of November, 1938, at the age of 67 years.
Dr. Bassett was educated at Knox College, Univeristy of
Wisconsin and John Hopkins Medical School and Universitity. He
the University of Wisconsin as professor of chemistry and after
his graduation at Johns Hopkins Medical School he served as path-
ologist to hospitals in Baltimore, Chicago anf Milwaukee.
Dr. Bassett came to Savannah to make his home on June 30,
1908 and he served this city as City Bacteriologist from the time
of his arrival until 192, at which time he was named. City Health
Officer. In 1927 the position of City Health Officer was combined
into the City and Health Health Officer, which position Dr. Bassett
held until his untimely death.
For a number of years he served as Health Officer for the
Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island and under his supervision
the health and sanitation on said island was improved to such an
extant that citizens from the 6ity of. Savannah and surrounding
territory bAlt homes on the is &and where they and their families
could reside in perfect safety due to the sanitary conditions.
Dr. Bassett was a past vice president of the Georgia
Public health Association, having also served the Association as
Secretary. He was a felloe in the Public Health Association.
Dr. Bassett was an ardent fisherman and whenever he could
find a few moments avlay from his strennus duties, he would pass
his time awayfishing i,nor aruund Savannah. He took a great deal
of delight in telling his friends and a= sociates of hie either
good luck at fishing or his bad luck. He knew the fishing drops
and where the fish would always best.
Dr. Bassett is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie M.
Stowell Bassett, One daughter, Mrs. Reuben A.Swenson, Whiting,
Indiana, two sisters, Miss Bess Bassett of'Aledo, I11., and
Mrs. Lon Adams of Sullivan, I11., and one brother, Thomas W.
Bassett of Kent, Washington.
Therefore, be it resolved by the Mayor and Councilman
of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island in council assembled
that they do moan his untimely passing and do extend their desp-
e st sympathy to hid family in their bereavement .
Further resolved thatba copy of this resolution be
spread upon the minutes of the Town Council and copies be sent
to the members of his family.
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Councilman Kreitzer moved that the following resolution be adopted
Councilman Haar seconded and the passed unanamously:
RESOLUTION.
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BE IT RESOLVED , by ti
Savanah Beach, Tybee Island
L S, there exists
this municipality and i' is
supply this deficiency;
e Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of
in Council assembled;
a casual deficiency in the revenue of
necessary to make a temporary loan to
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the authority aforesaid that
the Mayor of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, for the
purpose of supplying the said : eficiency in revenue, be and he
is whereby aithorized to borrow in the name of the Mayor and
Councilmen of the Town of Savannah each, Tybee lsladd :Nom the
Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Savannah, Georgia, the sum of
Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars, and to give and execute a note of
the mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island for the sum of Six Hundred ($600) Dollars, such note to
mature as od the 10th day of May, 1939, and to bear interest at
the rate of five per cent per annum.
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Councilman Haar moved that the following resolution be adopted,
Councilman Tent seconded and the motion passed unanamously;
RESOLUTION.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Councilmen of the
Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee 4sland in council assembled;
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Sav-
annah Beach, Tybee Island arethw owners in fee - simple of all that
certainlot, tract, or parcel of land lying and being within the,
limits of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia
in Chatham County, State of Georgia, and more particularly
describe as follows:
3 is
A strip of land three hundred twenty (320) feet wide
between parallel lines extending from Bay Street in said Savannah
Beach, northward to the Savannah River. The westward boundary line
of said strip to be an extension of the westward line of lot
number six;,(6) in block number two (2). The eastward boundary line
of said strip to be a line parallel with and twenty (20) feet
eastward from the eastward line of Stone Street.
AND, WHEREAS, the Town fo Savannah Beach, Tybee Island
is iesirous of having loaated or the aforementioned described
property a United States Coast Guard Station Boathouse, and,
AREAS, pursuant to authority contained in the Act of
March 3, 1875,18 Stat. 372, (U.S.C. title, section 96, the Act
of May 25, 1937, 50 Stat. 205, and the Treasury Department
Appropriations Act of 1839, appropriation title "29393,
Rebuilding and Repairing Stations, ect., Coast Guard 1939 ", the
United States has agreed to,bug the above desciibed property
for the sum of ten (10) do,'..lars. Said tract of land hereinbefore
described shallbe known and used as the Tybee Island Coast
Guard Station Boathouse Site, and,
WHEREAS, the above described tract of land is clear
of all liens, easements, leases,judgments, taxes, assessments
and incumbrances of any kind or character whatsoever.
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row, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the authority aforesaid that
the Mayor of the Town of Savannah 7)each, Tybee Island, for the
purpose of conveying fee - simple title to the United States the
following described property, to -wit;
All that certain lot, tract, or parcel of land lying
and being within the limits of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia, in Chatham County, State of Georgia, and more particu-
larly descirbed as follows: A strip of land three hundred and twen-
ty (320) feet wide between parallel lines extending from Bay 6treet
in said Savannah Beach, northward to the Saysnmah River. The
westward boundary line of said strip to be an extension of the
westward line of lot number six (6) in block number two (2).
The eastward boundary mine of said strip to be a line parallel
with and twenty (20) feet eastward from the eastEd line of
Stone Street.
be and he'hereby authorized to convey the above
described property on behalf of the Mayor and Councilman of the
Town of ,avannah -each, Tybee Island, tb the United States xit
for the sum of ten (10) dollars, clear of all liens, easements,
leases, judgments, taxes, assessments, and incumbrances of any kind
or character whatsoever. Said property to be used, known anddssi-
nated as the Tybee Island, Coast Gmard Station Boathouse.
Th re 'heir* no urther business Council adj oprned subject to the
X11 of the , -,,fir.
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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
December 5th, 1938.
The regular meeting of Council was held to -night at 8:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chamber, and was attended by Mayor McMillan, who
presided, and Councilmen Tant, Farrell, Kreitzer, Mayer, Haar,
May, Town Attorney Dutton, also George VI.Hunt, R.L.Cooper, A.P.
Solomon, M.R.Young, Mrs. Cecil Carter.
Mr. Solomon stated that in regard to the installing of fire
plugs in the vicinity of Campbell Street the cost would be about
$950.00, healso stated that the TWW was planning the installation
of a.nothr well, running a large main down ThirdsAvenue, and
putting in 7 new fire plugs, and that if the plugs were put in
at Campbell Street at this time, then the new well could not be
installed. Mr. Solomon, was excused.
Mr. R.L.Cooper presented an aerial map showing a comilete picture
of the island, which he offered to sell to the town for $125.00
Mr. Cooper was excused.
George 'aa'.Hunt an_' Dudley Hull presented plans for building 40
homes in the Bethesda sub - division to be known as the Rainbow
Commtnity Center, at ca cost of'about $50,000.00, they requested
advise as to what the approximate assessments would be on a de-
velopement of this kind, Mr. Hunt was informed that the matter
would be gone into and he would be notified, after which he and
Mr Hull were excused.