HomeMy Public PortalAbout19440113CCMeetingTown of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
January 13, 1944.
The regular postponed meeting of Council was held today
at 5:00 P.M. in the Council room in the Town Hall, and was
attended by Mayor Jones, who presided, Councilmen Walsh, Henry;
Yound, Biotin, Lovell , Town Attorney Dutton and Town Engineer
Vinson.
The minutes of December 9th were read and approved.
Councilman Henry called attention to the condition of the
North Parkway stating that it needed some minor repairs, he
suggested that it is not used to a great extent for the parking
of automobiles and that it be turned into a Playground and
Recreation center, after discussing the matter, Mr. Vinson
was asked what the cost would be to do this, he stated the
cost without any equipment would be about $300.00, if, assistance
could be gotten from the County, otherwise, the cost would be
about $800.00. Councilman Slotin moved that the North Parkway
from 14th to 15th be converted into the Playground for use of
the public and the Mayor be authorized and empowered to expend
the funds necessary to do the work. Councilman Henry seconded
and the motion passed.
The Mayor inquired of Mr. Vinson as to when the J. G.
Attaway Company was going to finish the Sewerage job. Mr.
Vinson stated that the Sub- Station, Treatment Plant etc. would
be complete by February 1st, and that the property owners
could start connecting up by February 15th. Councilman Young
stated that if a serious fire should break out in some parts
of the Town where the streets are all torn up it could oekaae
considerable damage due to the inability of the Fire Engines
to get to the fire. Mr. Vinson stated that the Attaway Co.
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was having trouble with part of the line on 10th Street near
the Pumping Station due to running into a bad movement of
quick sand. Mr Vinson, also, stated that Fort Screven could
start - treating its sewerage any time, as yet they have not
furnished the meter.
The Mayor stated that it was time to give consideration
to employing a man to take charge of the treatment plant and
that the man should be employed now, so that he could learn
the job, council was informed, that Mr. Vinson wanted a contract
for its operation, Mr. Harry Breen had been previously offered
the position at $225.00 per month, but at the present time he
is connected with the J. B. McCrary Company, Councilman Young
stated that Breen did not want the position at $225.00 per month
as he earns more than that now, Councilman Young stated that it
would take about four men to operate the plant properly, the
Mayor stated that the first information given relative to the
operation of the System was misrepresented on different cost,
Councilman Slotin stated that since we have paid the McCrary
Company their fee they should give us the data on the costs of
operation now. Councilman Biotin moved that the Mayor, Town
Attorney and the Chairman of the Sewerage Committee confer with
Mr. Vinson and ascertain what the status is of the set up, What
does the J. B. McCrary Company expect from the Town and what
does the Town expect from the J. B. McCrary Company, Councilman
Walsh seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Biotin asked if we could at this time do without
the services of Mr. Vinson, as Town Engineer.
Councilman Young informed Council that the concrete walk
in front of the Braes Rail was sinking, and that the Tybrisa
Company was agreeable to putting up a concrete wall in front of
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the Brass Rail property and would pay part of the cost of
paving in this area, Councilman Young was requested to get the
cost and report back.
The Mayor stated that the services of several paid Fire-
men should be had, Councilman Young said it was a good idea but
that one man wouldn't help much, that at least two paid fire-
men were needed, the Mayor stated he had in mind getting the
services of some retired firemen. No action was taken.
Councilman Young asked -if Council wanted to enforce the
Building Code, the opinion of Council was that it should be
enforced, but the Building Inspector should use more diplomacy
in his activities.
Councilman Siotin moved that a curb 6 x 1g" be laid on
the West side of the Parking lot from 16th to lgth Streets on
the Strand at a cost of not over $750.00, Councilman Young
seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Siotin moved that Bills covering purchases made
for General Government, for the month of December amounting to ,
$ 71+7.18 be paid. Councilman Young seconded and the motion
passed.
The annual report of the Chief of Savannah Beach Fire
Department was read and is as follows:
January 5, 1944.
Honorable Mayor & Councilmen,
Town of Savannah Beach,
Savannah Beach, Ga.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit for your information annual report
of Savannah Beach Volunteer Fire Department for the year end-
ing December 31, 1943,
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Number of Alarms answered in town limits
Number of alarms answered outside limits
Total alarms answered
Total value of buildings in which fires
ocoured.• -
Total value of contents of buildings
Total values involved
Total losses' to buildings
Total losses to oontents
Total fire loss for year
Causes of fires.
Oil stoves and heaters 8
Autos 2
Caught from grass or trash fires 3
Cigarettes in beds 2
Lightning 1
Grass fires 8
Unknown causes 4
25
2$
$147,900.00
61, '.00
$45,870.00
26,7 0,00
High fire loss for year was caused by fire at DeSoto Beach
Hotel and Brass Rail, also Eicholz Fire. All of thise fires
had gained a good headway before-being discovered which naturally
contributed to the high lose.
We have been materially aided during the past year by the
Fort Screven Fire Department. Chief Britt and his men have never
failed to answer a call and without their help our losses would
have been considerably larger.
I have had a work under a large handicap during the past
year due to a shortage of manpower. After loosing a large number
of men who have belonged to the department for a number a years
I recruited and trained a number of younger men but shortly after
getting them about trained and organized I have lately lost five
of these boys to the Army and Navy. During the next few weeks
I expect to lose two more men to the Army. At the present time
I am trying to get other men interested in the department but
it is pretty hard to get men that are not residents of the island
interested.
I have been approaced by a number of people on the island
who feel that we should have a least two paid men on Fire Depart-
ment, in order that one man would be on duty at all times. This is
a very good idea, if the town can afford to pay two men, or they
could hire one man and have him on duty at night. However one or
two paid men are not enough, we must have volunteer members at a
fire as equipment cannot be handled and brought into use quickly
with out at least five men, especially if a fire has gained headway
requiring a large stream. Naturally if a man is on duty at the
fire house equipment will arrive at the fire a little quicker but
not very much is gained as he cannot do much until the men arrive
at the fire also. I would prefer about twelve volunteer men that
have been trained what to do, as you can always count onoat least
half of them being available at a fire.
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All equipment of the Fire Department is in good shape, with
the exception of some hose, which will have to be replaced
during the coming year. During the last fire we had booster
hose on truck blew off of coupling. We were unable to get this
repaired in Savannah and had to send it to Atlanta for repairs.
It should be returned in a few days. We also have trailer
pumper issued us b y the government which has been tested and
put into service. We have not had occasion to use it at a
fire, but it is a good pump but must have a car or truck with
trailer socket to move it around.
thanking you for the co- operation we have received from
the Mayor and Council and assuring you that I will do all I
can to keep the deprtment active and on the job, I am
Yours very truly,
Mitchell R. Young,
Chief, Fire Department.
Copy: Mr. W. S. Lovell,
Chairman, Fire Committee.
Councilman Slotin moved that Fire Chief Young and the
members of the Department.be extended a vote of thanks for
their splendid work for the year. Councilman Leopold seconded
and the motion passed.
Councilman Young moved the following resolution be
adopted selling the Southern 44 ft. of llth Street from the
Western side of Jones Ave. to the Eastern side of Fourth
Avenue to Mrs. Velma N. Purdy for $250.00. Councilman Henry
seconded and the motion passed.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town
of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council assembled,
and it is hereby resolved by the authority of the same, that the
Mayor be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a
deed in the name of and in behalf of the Town of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, Georgia, his signature to be attested by the
Clerk of Council, coveying the southern forty -four (44) feet
of llth Street from the western side of Jones Avenue (formerly
3rd Avenue) to the eastern side of 4th Avenue, to Velma N. Purdy
for the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00)• said llth
Street from Jones Avenue (formerly 3rd Avenue) to 4th Avenue
having never been opened as a street to the public.
Councilman Henry moved the following Amendments be made
to the Plumbing Code, Councilman Lovell seconded and the
motion passed.
AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THAT
CERTAIN RODINA ICE ENTITLED, 'AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE
OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR: TO PROVIDE FOR HIS APPOINTMENT, SALARY,
DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR A BOARD OF PLUMBING
EXAMINERS; TO PRESCRIBE THEIR DUTIES, ETC.; TO PROVIDE FOR
INSPECTION FEES; TO PRESCRIBE THE KIND AND SIZE OF PIPES AND
MATERIALS USED IN PLUMBING CONNECTIONS AND PLUMBING; TO PRESCRIBE
THE KIND AND SIZE OF PIPES AND MATERIALS TO BE USED FOR WATER
PIPES AND WATER CONNECTIONS; TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLA-
TION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, 'BY STRIKING SECTIONS 1, 22,
73, 95, and 113 AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF NEW SECTIONS TO BE
KNOWN AS SECTIONS 1, 22, 73, 95 and 113; BY MAKING ADDITIONS TO
SECTIONS $ and 185; BY STRIKING SECTION 122; AND BY STRIKING THE
WORD'FIVE' IN SECTION 139 AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE WORD
'THREE'; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
SECTION 1. .Be it enacted by the Mayor and Councilmen of the
Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council assembled,
and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that that
certain ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance creating the office of
Plumbing Inspector; to provide for his appointment, salary, duties
and qualifications; to provide for a Board of Plumbing Examiners;
to prescribe their duties, etc.; to provide for inspection fees;
to prescribe the .kind and size of pipes and materials used in
plumbing connections and plumbing; to prescribe the kind and size
of pipes and materials to be used for water pipes and water connec-
tions; to provide a penalty for the violation thereof; and for
other purposes," be amended by striking Section 1 from said
Ordinance and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section to be known
as Section 1, as follows:
"SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Mayor and Councilmen of the
Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council assembled, and
it is hereby enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the Inspec-
tor of Plumbing of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, and
his subordinates shall be under the jurisdiction of the Chairman
of the Sanitary Committee of the 'ayor and Councilmen of the Town
of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia."
SECTION 2. Be it further enacted that said Ordinance be
amended by adding the following to Section B:
"Each applicant shall pay a fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00)
which shall be divided between the Plumbing Inspector and the
Master Plumber on the Board of Plumbing Examiners for their services
in holding the examination."
SECTION 3. Be it further enacted that said Ordinance be
amended by striking Section 22 and inserting in lieu thereof a
new section to be known as Section 22, as follows:
"SECTION 22. The owner of any premises, building or lot in
the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, shall make proper
sewerage connections for the sanitary service of said property
and, if possible, a separate connection, to be determined by the
Plumbing Examiner."
SECTION 4. Be it further enacted that said Ordinance be
amended by striking Section 73 and inserting in lieu thereof a
new section to be known as Section 73, ae follows:
"SECTION 73. The building sewer shall be of oast iron
pipe with lead caulked joints, covered with at least eight {g)
inches of earth, if possible."
SECTION 5. Be it further enacted that said Ordinance be
amended by striking Section 95 and inserting in lieu thereof a
new section to be known as Section 95, as follows:
"SECTION 95. All receptacles used as water closets,
urinals or otherwise, for the disposal of human excreta, shall
be vitrified earthenware. No flat rim or roll rim hopper closets
shall be installed."
SECTION 6. Be it further enacted that said Ordinance be
amended by striking Section 113 and inserting in lieu thereof
a new section to be known as Section 113, as follows:
"-SECTION 113. No water closet known as pan plunger, valve
-hopper, siphen action, No. 3 front or back washout, or B grade
bowl shall be used in plumbing which may be constructed or re.
constructed after the passage of this Ordinance. They used to
be known as tank closets. No aqueduct lead shall be used for
any purpose in connection with plumbing work."
SECTION 7. Be it further enacted that said Ordinance be
amended by striking Section 122 from said wrdinance.
SECTION S. Be it further enacted that said Ordinance be
amended by striking the word "five" in Section 139 and insert-
ing in lieu thereof the word "three ".
SECTION 9. Be it further enacted that said Ordinance be
amended by adding the following to Section 185:
"All connections to the sewer shall be made at the property
line to the Town Sewer. Cleanout shall be installed at connec-
tion to sewer. All connections to the Town sewer-shall be made
as directed by the Plumbing Inspector."
SECTION 10. Be it further enacted that all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be and
they are hereby repealed.
There being no further business Council adjourned, subject
to the call of the Mayor.