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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19410721SCMeeting144 vehicle in front of any hotel, rooming house or to block the drive ways. of any private or commercial homes or business. • SECTION u: Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to park any vehicle on 16th street which is designated as the bus parking station. SECTION 5: Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be subject , upon conviction before the Recorder's Court of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to a fine not ,exceedin One hundred Dollars (4$100.00) or to imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days, either or both in the discretion of the Court. SECTION 6: Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this -Ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. There being no further business the meeting adjourned, subject to the P 1 of the Mayor. /7 fil Mayor &4i Clerk of Counci 1 Savannah Beach, Georgia, July 21st, 1941 A special meeting of Council was held today at 8 p.m. and was attended by Mayor Jones who ptesided and Councilmen Slotin, Walsh, Henry and Ferguson and H. Sol Clark. The meeting was called for the purpose of (1) awarding bids for purchasing equipment and material, etc, for sanitary sewerage system. (2) Approving projects applications to Public Works Administration covering Storm Sewerage, Incinerator and Health Center Projects. (3) and handling any or all matters that may come before the meeting. Councilman Siotin moved that H. so1 Clark be elected assistant Town Attorney. Councilman Henry seconded and the motion passed. The Mayor informed Council that in connection with the above mentioned projects that Mr. Robert Vinson, the engineer of J.B. McCrary Company who is to install the house sewerage system, worked hard and cooperated splendidly in getting the above applications arranged, and suggested that Mr. Vinson be appointed Town Engineer. Councilman Henry moved that Mr. G. Robert Vinson be appointed Town Engineer without salary. Councilman Ferguson seconded and the motion passed. The Mayor stated to Council that members of the board should be more discreet in discussions relative to matters that have been handled within the meetings, and called attention to the letter written by J.O. Blair relative to the plumbing ordinances of the Town, and stated that he had heard some remarks that apparently had come from some one on the board. Councilman Siotin called attention to the bad condition existing in handling garbage and he stated that it was not being hauled away. That . there were dry wells in his vicinity that were in bad condition, and he had requested the Sanitary Inspector to have these remedied. The Mayor stated that he had requested the Chairman of the Sanitary Committee to instruct the Sanitray Inspector to visit all places on the Island and to check all septic tanks and dry wells that were in bad condition, and report back. Councilman Ferguson stated that since the meeting held at the Mayor's house; he was under the impression that the garbage question had been settled. Mr. Fitzgerald had requested permission to put on extra men to haul garbage, which he had granted, but stated that consideration must be given to the very poor labor that the department has to work with and the sorry formen that they have been able to employ. The Mayor requested Mr. Ferguson to talk to Mr. Fitzgerald in an effort to try and correct the situation existing in handling the garbage. The Mayor stated that Mr. Goette is aqueinted with the construction of build- ings, and knows plumbing, etc., and suggested that plumbing and building inspections should be handled by Mr. Goette and relieve Mr. Fitzgerald of this extra work and keep him entirely on garbage collections. The Mayor stated that he had been informed that n7r. Fitzgerald is not cooperating as well as he should. Councilman Ferguson stated that 145 146 he expressed his views of Mr. Fitzgerald and Council has been informed of it. Councilman Slotin moved that the following resolution be adopted. Councilman Ferguson seconded and the motion passed. 1OLUTION A resolution authorizing the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, to file an application with Public Works Administration for a loan and grant to finance the cost of installing a storm sewerage and surface drainage system, and designating Roland R.Jones, Mayor of said Town, to furnish such information as Public Works Administration may request: Be it resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island: Section 1: That Roland R. Jones, Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized to execute and file applications on behalf of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, with Public Works Administration for a loan and grant, with which to install and/or construct a storm sewerage and surface drainage system in the Town of Savannah Beach. Any loan extended to be paid off with revenue certificated. Section 2: That Roland R. Jones, Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized and. directed to furnish such information as Public Works Administration may request in connection with the application which is herein authorized to be filed. In open meeting, this 21st day of July, 1941. Councilman Ferguson moved that the following resolution be adopted. Councilman Slotin seconded and the motion passed. RESOLUTION A resolution authorizing the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, to file an Application with Public Works Administration for a loan and grant to finance the the cost of constructing and /or installing an incinerator for the disposal of garbage, and designating Roland R. Jones, Mayor of said Town, to furnish such information as Public Works Administration may request: Be it resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island: Section 1: That Roland R. Jones, Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized to execute and file applications on behalf of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island with Public Works Administration for a loan and grant, with which to construct and /or install an incinerator for the disposal of garbage in said town of Savannah Beach. Any loan extended to be paid off with revenue certificates., Section 2: That Roland R. Jones, Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized 1 147 and directed to furnish such information as Public Works Administration may request in connection with the application which is herein authorized to be filed. In open meeting, this 21st day of July, 1941 Councilman Slotin moved that the following resolution be adopted. Councilman Walsh seconded and the motion passed. RESOLUTION A resolution authorizing the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, to file an application with Public Works Administration for a grant to finance the cost of the construction of a Health Center with temporary infirmary, emergency treatment room, venereal clinic and_ quarters for first aid and life saving equipment and supplies, and designating Roland R. &ones, Mayor of said town., to furnish such information as Public Works Administration may request: Be it resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island: Section 1: That Roland R. Jones, Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized to execute and file application on behalf of the Town of Savannah Beach,. Tybee Island, with Pubiic.Works Administration for a grant with which to construct a Health Center with temporary infirmary, emergency treatment room, venereal clinic and-quarters for first aid and life saving equipment and supplies. Section 2: That Roland R. Jones, Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized and .directed to furnish such information as Public Works Administration may request in connection with the application which is herein authorized to be filed. In open meeting this 21st day of July, 1941 Councilman Walsh moved that the following resolution be adopted. Councilman Ferguson seconded and the motion passed. RESOLUTION A resolution authorizing the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, to file an application with Public Works Administration for a grant only with which to renovate and repair buildings to be used for Soldiers Social Service Center, and designating Roland R. Jones, Mayor of said town to furnish such information as Public Works Administration,may request. Be it resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island; . Section 1: That Roland R. Jones, Mayor, be and he is hereby 148 authorized to execute and file application on behalf of the Town. of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, with Public Works Administration for a grant only with which to renovate and repair buildings to be used as Soldiers Social Service Center. Section 2: That Roland R. Jones, Mayor, be and he7is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as Public Works Administration may request in connection with the application which is herein authorized to be• filed. In open meeting, this 21st.day of July, 1941. Councilman Siotin moved that the following concerns, being low bidders L$ Cy. -- on the equipment shown opposite their names, be•given the contract. Councilman Walsh seconded and the motion passed. Chicago Pump Company Doti' Company Chicago Pump Company Sludge Pump 515.00. Digester Mechanism 6290.00 Comm- inutor 1570.00 (NOTE) We have prepared.estimated cost of installing Storm drainage system as follows: (Engineers Estimate) Preliminary expense Cost of land, rights -of way,•etc. Construction cost Engineering & other technical cost Legal, Administrative, etc. Interest during construction Miscellaneous costs Contingencies 500.00 500.00 23;210.20 1,342.01 232.00 200.00 275.00 650.00 26, Amount of loan requested 6, Amount of grant requested 6, 959.21 739.80 219.41 We have prepared estimated cost of installing a 2 to incinerator as follows: (Engineers Estimate) Preliminary expense Cost of Land, easements, etc. Construction cost Engineering, etc. Legal, Administrative, etc. Interest during construction Miscellaneous costs Contingencies Total Estimated cost 959.21 n (in 8. hours) 200.00 None 12,250.00 735.00 122.50 100.00 75.00 125.00 13,607.50 1 Amount of loan requested Amount of grant requested Totals 3,401.90 10,205.60 13, 607.50 149 It is proposed to secure the two loans of 6,739.80 and 3,401.90 on Storm sewerage and incinerator respectively aggregating 10,14.1.70 by the issuance of Revenue Certificates at an interest rate of 311% repaying same at rate of 600.00 and 300.00 or a total of 900.00 annually. A copy of Revenue Certificates Law of Georgia is herewith attached for your information. Our Charter amendment of this year authorizes us to assess special taxes for maintaining the sea wall and groins, for beach erosion, for street paving and for sanitary purposes including the collection and disposals of garbage. Inasmuch as the two projects are of sanitary nature this special tax can be collected from that cource provided the general funds cannot bear the burden. . Councilman Walsh informed Council that he was talking with a representative of the H.P. Smart Estate, and he stated that they would pay when the Town was ready to give.the deeds to the newly created property behind the seawall. Councilman Slotin that had been put had not shown any stated that in relation to the parking charge of 100 in effect for the week days for Monday through Friday, increase over the original charge, and asked the_advise of Council as to whether the 100 charge should be continued or not. It was the opinion of Council that it remain on for the rest of the season. He also stated that Tybrisa had closed for lack of patronage, and he suggested that an effort be made to get the owners to let the public use it for having lunches, etc, without charge. After some discussion is was decided that.the matter be turned over to the Chamber of Commerce to see if they can do anything about it. The Mayor stated that the Beauty Pageant was to be held on the 22, and 23, and that arrangements had been made for handling a big crowd and also that he had invited Governor Talmadge and other prominent persons in the State, and that he had received an acceptance from the Governor, and had made arrangements for a reception for him.for Saturday Afternoon, August 23rd, at the DeSoto Beach Hotel. 150 Councilman Henry moved that on the amount of pipe provided to close the ditch at 12th Street adjacent to the property of C.F. Powers,-that Mr. Powers pay for one half of the cost of this pipe. Councilman Walsh seconded and the motion passed. Councilman'Slotin moved that the following resolution be adopted. Councilman Walsh seconded and the motion passed. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Firemans Fund Indemnity Company on the lst day of May, 1940; issued Bond No. 46586 in the sum of $5,000.00 on Henry M. Buckley, Clerk, of Council and ex- officio Treasurer, of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, for two years, said bond to expire April 30th, 1942; and, WHEREAS, The Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, desire to place said bond with another insurance company; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, that the said Bond no. 46586 issued by the Firemans Fund Indemnity Company on May lst, 1940, for a period of two yews on Henry M. Buckley, Clerk of Council and Ex- officio Treasurer of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in the sum of `5,000.00 be cancelled as of May 1st, 1941. The Mayor informed Council that he had been made Chairman of the Aluminum Drive for Savannah Beach. Also that in relation to the encroachment on the Strand in the vicinity of 15th Street by Tyrrisa Company, he had requested information relative to this, but had never gotten it. A letter from 3.0. Blair Plumbing Company relative to the Town's plumbing ordinance was tabled until a later meeting of Council. There was some discussion relative to the balance owed by some operators on 1941 licenses, and which had not been paid, but no action was taken. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, subject to the . calf of the Mayor. Mayor Clerk .f Counc