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Savannah Beach, Georgia,
August 1st, 19+0
The regular meeting of Council was held today at 8 p.m., and
was attended by Mayor,Jones, who presided, end Councilmen
Slotin, Lovell, Daniels, Griffin, Henry and Ferguson, and
Town Attorney Dutton, and Mr. Dan. J. Sheehan.
The minutes of the meeting of July llth were read and approved.
Mr. Sheehan requested that Council give him a guarantee that
in the event any damage should occur on his lot, 35 A, Ward 6,
resulting from the sewer line that runs under this property and
which is owned by the Town, that he be protected. Mr. Sheehan
was excused, and after some discussion Councilman Slotin moved
that the Town should not assume any liability. Councilman
Ferguson seconded, and the motion passed. Town Attorney Dutton
was requested to so notify Mr. Sheehan.
Councilman Henry moved that the audit on the Town from March
12th, to April 30th, 1939, and May 1,.1939 to April 30th, 1940
as submitted by J.T. Molver Company be approved. Councilman
Griffin seconded and the motion passed.
Mayor Jones informed Council that he had had a number of cards
printed warning motorists that the area at South -End only
permitted 30 minutes parking.
Mayor Jones informed Council that Mr. C.H. Smith, engineer sent
by J.B. McCrary Company was on the job making a survey fair the
proposed sewerage disposal plant, and stated that he would •
appoint a committee to handle with the Fort Screven authorities
with the view of going into a system that would take care of
both the Fort and the Town.
Councilman Slotin stated that he had been informed that some of
the soldiers on the post were complaining that they were not
being treated fairly by the Town authorities, and that.the Town
did not cooperate with the post. The mayor informed Councilman
Slotin that he had been misinformed. That he had recently been
in touch with some of the officers and men on the post, and he
was of the opinion that a friendly feeling and cordial relations
existed, and that a number of the men stated they liked being at
Savannh Beach. The Mayor stated that several times he had had
occasion to handle matters that had to do with members of the
personell at the post, and he had handled same with a view to
having the matters adjusted amicably without calling on members
of Council, and asked if this would be agreeable. The sense of
the meeting was that Council was in accord with what the Mayor
was doing.
The Mayor informed Council that it had come to him that at times
matters that have been discussed in Council had gotten outside
and he asked that the members of Council be discreet in their
conversations to avoid the possibility of any misunder-
standing.
Mayor 'Jones stated that it was very necessary that several
rest rooms be constructed for the use of the public at
once. After some discussion Councilman Griffin moved that
•the Mayor be authorized to have one rest room built at once
at a cost of not over $300.00. Councilman Ferguson seconded
and the motion passed. Those voting yes; Councilmen Griffin,
Ferguson,.Henry, Daniels, and Lovell. Not voting; Slotin.
Councilman Ferguson called the Attention of Council to the
unsightly condition on the beach caused by waste paper and
trash, and stated that visitors had also informed him of
this condition. He was informed that there were several
available garbage cans at the lot, and they would be put in
place at once.
Councilman Griffin informed. Council that former Mayor Righton
had promised the Little Sister$ of the Poor six of the concrete
columns which had been taken from the old pergola, and they
had'made a request that they be given to them, they to take
care of the hauling. Councilman Henry moved that six of these
columns be given the Little Sisters of the Poor. Councilman
Ferguson seconded, and the motion passed.
Councilman Griffin moved that the tax ordinance be amended
so as to .reduce the. charge for operating a Penny Pitch from
$25.00 to'$10.00. Councilman Slotin moved that it be reduee4
to $15.00. Councilman Daniels moved that Councilman Griffin s
motion to reduce the license to $10.00 be adopted. Those .
voting yes: Councilmen Griffin, Henry and Daniels. Voting
No: Councilmen Biotin, Lovell, and Ferguson. The Mayor broke
the tie, voting for Councilman Griffin's motion.
Councilman Griffin informed° Council'' that he believed the
seawall from 2nd to 114-th Street as is shown by the work
starting from 14th Street to the north is going to be too far
out on the. beach, and suggested that a committee be appointed
to investigate this matter with the view to having the seawall
placed farther in if.it is convenient to do so. The matter
was referred to a committee composed of Councilmen Henry,
Daniels, Slotin and Griffin who with the Town Attorney would
call on Major Wallace in reference to this matter.
Councilman Ferguson stated that he had recently made a survey
of the garbage dump, and that, on the day he investigated, Mr.
Fitzgerald informed him that only fifteen convicts were
working. Dr. Hedges also investigated the dump and stated
that things looked fairly good.
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CouncilmaIrstated that regarding the installation of extra
fire hydrants, he had looked up the contract with Tybee Water
Works, and found that the Town must bear the expenses of any
new installations, and that adjustments for the cost of same
would be made after the Water Works completed its payments
to the R.F.C.
Councilman Lovell also informed Council that the groin at
Tilton Stree'ti was in a bad state of repair, which if not
corrected would probably cause serious damage. If this
groin gave way, it would affect the seawall from Tilton to
First Street. Mayor Jones reffered the matter to the Public
Works Committee-to investigate and report back.
Councilman Lovell stated that he had made up a set of rules
and regulations for the operation of the Fire Department.
Councilman Siotin read a financial statement for the month of
July which showed that the Town had a balance of $8,565.00. That
approximately ?18,000.00 had been collected from taxes; ?8,871.00
from licenses, and $2,600.00 from perking spaces. He stated
that collections from licenses and parking spaces will fall short
of the current years budget. He also informed Council that
21,809 bushels of oyster shells had been purchased from L.P.
Maggloni and Company at 50 per bushel, making a total of 91,090.45,
of which $545.23 was paid in cash, and a note for the balance due
May first, 1941 was given to L.P. Maggioni and Company. Councilman
Siotin presented bills for July amounting to $1053.00, and moved
that they be paid. Councilman Griffin seconded and the motion
passed,
Councilman Siotin moved that the Finance Committee be authorized
to have advertised and sell any property on which 1938 taxes have
not been paid. Councilman Lovell seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Siotin brought up the matter of dogs roaming the
streets, and stated that a young lady had been bitten by a dog
owned by one of the residents of South -end. It was decided to
have signs made notifying the owners that dogs must be on leash
or they will be impounded.
Councilman Siotin stated that he had been informed that a
number of property owners interested in the construction of the
seawall were being approached and requested not to pay their
share of the cost. This was received as information.
Councilman Siotin called attention to the bad condition of the
private road known as Smith Road at South -end. The matter was
referred to the Public Works Department.
Councilman Siotin informed Council that bills approximating
$10,707.00, representing materials purchased by the Town for
use in connection with the seawall project were unpaid. After
some discussion the Mayor stated that he would appoint the_same
committee that is to call on Major Wallace on another matter- -
pertaining to the seawall, to also take up with him the various
phases of the W.P.A. Project Proposal, a copy of which the Town
has, with the view to ascertaining what the cost will be to the
Town, and when they expect to complete the job.
The DeSoto Beach Club has requested that the bill of $121.50
representing plumbing inspection fees at the Beach Club be
reduced. After some discussion Councilman Griffin moved that
the bill remain as is, but if it is paid in full by August 15th,
a 20% discount be granted. Councilman Lovell seconded and the
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motion passed.
The Tybee Amusement Company on paying their 1940 licenses
requested that one dance hall license of $50.00, and one
moving picture license of $25.00, be cancelled, as they
were not engaging in the operation of these businesses.
Councilman Griffin moved that the licenses be cancelled.
Councilman SIotin-:seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Siotin notified Council that $500.00 had been
paid out in salaries since the first, of the fiscal year,
. more than had been provided for in the budget, and that
he was opposed. to hiring any more-employees.
Councilman Lovell moved that the following resolution be
adopted. Councilman Siotin seconded and the motion passed.
RESOLUTION
AN ACT to' amend the several Acts imcorporating the Mayor
and Councilman of the Town of Tybee, now known under the Act
of the General. Assembly approved August lst, 1929, as Savannah
Beach,.Tybee Island: tO grant authority to the Mayor and"
Councilmen to deed the. Strand to the property owners adjacent
thereto; and for other purposes.
Section 1: Be it enacted by the General Assembly b' the
State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority .
of the same, that the Act -of the General Assembly of the
State of Georgia, approved August 19th, 1922, entitled PAn
Act to amend, revise, and consolidate the several Acts_
granting corporate authority to the Town of Tybee; to confer
additional powers on the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of
Tybee; to define the corporate limits of said Town; and for
other purposes ", be and the same is hereby amended by adding
a new Section as follows:
Section: Be it further enacted that the Mayor and
Councilmen shall, after the passage of this Act, have
authority to deed, transfer and quitclaim, by resolution, to
any property owner who has contributed a part of the cost of
the erection of the sea wall along the strand all of the right,
title and interest of the said Municipality in and to that
ortion of the Strand which remains zabutting e.aetwardly. to. the
property 'line.: gowned ^bir said t rdpenty :hd1:der•s =_ tei the` sea :i.wall
and such . owner --?To cantributii •:shellh ve -the right:.-f'ar'-,this
carisi.deration.to )nbtatn .fro;rintheltanicipaltty such`_deed°, ttltle,
transfer., and nigh olAit y ? , M,
Section 2: Be it further enacted by the
that all laws and parts of laws in conflict
and the same are hereby repealed.
There being no further business the meeting
to the calI of the'Mayor.
authority aforesaid
with this Act be
adjourned, subject