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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19390206CCMeeting163 Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, February 6th, 1939. 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, Mayer, Kreitzer, Farrell, Haar, Town Attorney Dutton and Donald G.Nichols. The minutes of themeetings of January 4th and 6th were read and,approved/ lr. lirichols stated that in connection with the recent damage to the concrete bulk -head betwen 17th and 18th streets, it was slight, and was caused by anunu:cud:i :disturbance of the surf due to high spring tides, which due to the lowness of the Htemporary bulk -head in front and also that the concrete bulk -head in this section did not have a cap on it, permitted ttie ,waves to go over the temporary bulk -head hit against the concrete, 'which in its partly finished construction, gave way - he stated that tie. piling that failed could not be lost but will be used as dead mean - also he is having additional temporary groynes extended - and that the project will be completed 100% and the bulk -heads will stand when finished. T"r. Nichols stated that when the Town acquires the hammock west of 6th Avenue that he will start another project of moving the camp buildings to the hammock, put a rcad.across the marsh at 6th street, pay pipe „ ect., and for this the towns out1 y would not exceed :2000.00 - as to the incenerator he was not sure about that as yet - as to street paving, that depends on the town in local promotion. 'rr. Nichols was thanked for his in- terest and was then excused. Councilman Haar suggested that property owners living on 16th and 17th streets be requested to have this work done. Council Kreitzer moved that the financial report for_ January, 1939 be accepted subject to the approval of Council, Councilman Mayer seconded and the motion passed. In the matter of enforcing the ordinance relative to dogs, the layor informed Council that nothing could be done until adog pound is built. Councilman Haar moved that the 20% discount on 1938 taxes be allowed to Andrew A Smith provided that same is paid at once, Councilman Farrell seconded andthe motion passed. Councilman Kreitzer requested information as whether the three buildingaauthoriz cby Council to be sold had been disposed of - the Mayor informs at they had not. Councilman Kreitzer asked is plans for the Town Hall h d been changed, he stated that he understood the bipes were to laced overhead and they should be underneath the building, he wwas informed that the pipes would be °laced under the building,he stated that the building inspector should inspect the progress of the work. Mr. Duttonrrequested advice s to the sudt of ',Otto Schultz which Mr. Schultz recentlyrin the City Court, Councilman Haar moved that the case be appealed and that whatever costs of court are required that they be paid, Councilman Mayer seconded, and the motion passed. 164 Councilman Haar moved that 310;00 be donated to the Tybee Parent Teachers Assn towErd paying for an ice box for keeping milk and perishatles for use of the school children, Councilman Farrell seconded, the motion passed, voting "Yes "; Farrell, Tant, Haar: voting "No "; Kreitzer, Mayer. A petition was read from Mitchell R.Young requesting that a license be charged to contractors for doing business on the island. The matter was referred to the License Committee. Town Attorney Dutton informed Council that he had prepared tUe deeds for the sites for the C.G.Station. It was the opin- ion of Council that thanks be extended to Mr. H.D.Pollard and Mr. T.M.Cunningham for their assistance and co- operation. Councilman Haar moved that the follwing Ordinance be adopted Councilman Farrell seconded and the motion passed, voting "Yes" Farrell, Tant, Haar: voting "Ndw, Mayer, Kreitzer; ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN OF SAVANNAH REACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, TO NUMBER ALL HOUSES ON SAID ISLAND AND FIXING A PE -`r ALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAID ORDINANCE, AND FOR OTHER PUR- POSES". SECTION 1 : B e it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen _lniCouncil assembled and it hereby ordained by the authority. aforesaid that from and after date of passage of this Ordinance all buildings whether occupied as dwellings or otherwise shall be numbered with uniforhnumbers furnished by the Clerk of Council of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island at the actual cost to the Town after being given thirty f30) days notice by the Clerk of Council as to the designated number of said house and /or houses. SECTION 2 : All numbers shall be placed on the outside of saidbuildimgand /or buildings in a conspicious place with open view to the public. SECTION 3 : Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this ordinance shall uopn conviction before the Recorder's Court of said Town be subject to be fined in the sum of not more than One Hundred Dollars (100.00) or be imprisoned not more than Thirty (30) Days, either or both in the discret- ion of the Court. SECTION 4 : All ordinances or parts of ordinances con - flicting with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.. The matter of Savannah Beach participating in the approaching was discussed but it was decided to recess this meeting until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7th, at which time it will more thoroughly gbneiaint;: February 7th, 1939. The recessed meeting of February 6th, was continted to -night at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, and was attended by 165 Mayor McMillan, who presided, and Councilmen Farrell, Mayer, Kreitzer, Haar and Yr. 11.R.Young. Ltention - Yr. Young called 6 tne cig Paper Festival that is to beheld in Bavannah during April and stated tht he was representing the of C., in appearing before the Board, and they were plan- ing to have abooth advertising Cavannah Beach, in the auditorium during the duration of the festivaland also planned. to put a float featuring beach scenes in the parade, this float will cost a*iout '450.00 and the 7,.B.0 of C. is requesting the townto pay part of the cost which would be $200.00. Yr. Young was excused, --- Councilman Haar moved that p200.00 he donated to the S.B.C.of C. towards cost of float to be designed by a com- mittee consisting of three Councilmen and three directors of the C. of C.,-- there was no seeond to this, the motion was lost . There being no further business Council adjourned subject tothe ca... of the Maylir. A 1.41 A 44 Clerk of Counc Savannah Peach, iflybee February 14th, 1939. May A special meeting of Council was held to-ni4ght at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, and was attended by Mayor rbril3an, who presided, and Councilmen "Farrell, Tent and Haar. Also by J.7.1,1cDermott and .L.Ree se . The meeting was called for the folloing purposes; Amending the Town charter. To consider an appropriation for adverising. Receive report of public works committee. Change date of regular meeting of Town Council. Councilman Tant moved that the following. resolution be adopted, Councilman Haar seconded and the motion passed unanamously; RESOLUTION. See page 166.