HomeMy Public PortalAbout19460912CCMeetingSavannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
September 12th, 1946.
The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at
8 :00 P.M. and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided, and
Councilmen Farrell, Young, Biotin, Hosti, Lovell and Town Attorney
Alexander, also by Edmund J. Solomon and Thomas Reed.
adopted.
The minutes of the meeting of August 14th were read and
The Mayor informed Council that the Sewerage System was
now ready for final inspection, that he had talked with Mr. John
Daniels relative to weather we could use the miscellaneous fund
of 01,500.00 in the F.W.A. account. He had also discussed with
him the status of the bills of the Byck Electric Company.
The Mayor stated that he had sold the four convict camp
buildings to three different purchasers for $390.00 and requested
that his actions be confirmed. Councilman Young moved that the
actions of the Mayor be confirmed. Councilman Hosti seconded and
the motion passed.
Mayor Dutton informed Council relative to the groins,
that Town Attorney Alexander had talked to Cal. Strong of the
U.S. Engineers and was informed by him that he would use office
funds to make a survey and also that he had made a personal in-
•epection of the area.
The Mayor, stated that Mr. William J. Fielder had re-
quested that he be permitted to purchase some of the fence
around Fort Screven. Councilman Young moved that the Town re-
tain all of this fence, Councilman Hosti seconded and the mot-
ion passed.
The Mayor stated that Mr. Freeman of the Southern
Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company was ready to install some
pay stations at Fort Sereven.
Councilman Farrell stated that regarding termite con-
trol of the Town Hall that he had gotten some estimates. Coun-
cilman Young moved that the work be authorized and that it be
done by a reliable concern and that Councilman Farrell and the
Mayor handle the matter. Councilman Hosti seconded and the
motion passed.
ft Was reported to Council that the repairs done to
Tybrisa Pavilion were not done according to contract that some
of the piling are not properly placed, some not properly bolted
and in some bections the floor has sagged. Councilman Young
stated that he had an Engineer to examine the repairs and that
where it was necessary for corrections to be made it would be
done. The Mayor instructed Mr. Reed to check on this after the
corrections are made and report back to the Mayor.
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Mr. Reed stated that part of the seawall in the Tilton
Street section is wide open and should be repaired at once.
Councilman Young moved that the Chairman of the Public Works
Committee °be authorized to repair it at once., Councilman Lovell
seconded and the motion passed.
The Mayor requested the Assessment Committee'to go
over the assessments of the Rohde estate and ascertain if the
assessments are justified and report back at the next meeting.
Councilman Biotin suggested that nothing be done until after
November.
Councilman Slotin moved that bills for the month of
August amounting to $1,561.48 be paid. Councilman Young second-
ed and the motion passed.
Councilman Slotin suggested that a sehedule'of necessary
work to be done by next season should be made up now. The Mayor
appointed a committee consisting of Councilmen Farrell, Slotin
and Peters to handle this.
Councilman Hosti stated that the Police Department
needed three pistols, he was informed that the Police Department
had been issued pistols previously. The Mayor stated that he
and Councilman Hosti would check on it.
Town Attorney Alexander read a communication from Mr.
J. P. Houlihan, Jr., who represents Mr. John J. Rourke, stating
that Mr. Rourke had a survey made of his property at Jones Ave-
nue and First Street and found that the pumping station of the
Town is encroaching on his lot and requested that the Town compen-
sate him for damages. The matter was refered to the Mayor for
handling.
The Town Attorney stated that he had requested the
Building Inspector to give him a list of those property owners
encroaching on the public streets.
Councilman Farrell stated that Dr. John L. I'lliott had
requested the placing of several palmettoes in front of his house
on Eleventh Street but that they cannot be placed in location
requested as they would be out in the street. Councilman Young
asked why should the Town put out trees for anyone. The Mayor
stated that the trees requested had to be moved from another
location.
Councilman Farrell stated that the owners of Lot 91 A,
Ward 4 desired to get to their property and agreed to pay for
the pipe to fill up the ditch provided the Town would lay it. He
agreed to sell them the necessary amount and asked that his actions
be approved. Councilman Young moved that the action of Council-
man Farrell be approved, Councilman Lovell seconded and the motion
passed.
It was decided to discontinue the operations of the
parking areas after September 15th.
The Mayor stated that several purchasers had signed
sales tickets for lots in the Hammock owned by the Town and
recently sub- divided. He suggested that a survey be made so as
to show where the lots were located and that the Town put down
a sewerage main with Stubbs, Councilman Lovell moved that a
survey be made of the Camp Hammock. Councilman Young seconded
and the motion passed.
Councilman Young moved that the following Ordinance be
adopted. Councilman Farrell seconded and the motion passed.
AN ORDINANCE ro
TO REQUIRE ANY PERSON MOVING A BUILDING ONTO ANY LOT WITHIN
THE TOWN LIMITS OF SAVANNAH BEACH TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT
AND TO COMPLY WITH BUILDING REQUIREMENTS AND SANITARY REQUIRE-
MENTS BEFORE IT CAN BE OCCUPIED; TO PRESCRIBE A PENALTY FOR THE
VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, and it is hereby ordained by authority of the
same: -
Section 1. That any person, firm or corporation, or the em-
ployees or agents of any person, firm or corporation, who may
desire to move any building onto any lot, or portion of a lot,
within the town limits of Savannah Beach, from any place either
within or without said limits„ shall, before errecting said
building within said Town, apply for and obtain a building per-
mit,, as is provided by ordinance in the case of new construction,
and shall pay the same fees as are prescribed by law for build-
ing permits.
Section 2. No such person, firm or corporation shall occupy or
use said building so removed until the same shall have been in-
spected and approved by the Building Inspector and the Plumbing
Inspector of said municipality.
Section 3. Nothing contained herein shall apply to any building
intended only for use as a garage or storehouse, but the erection
of such buildings, removed from one location to another, shall
be governed by the provisions of the Building Code of Savannah
Beach applicable to the erection of such buildings.
Section 4. Any person,firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof, be
fined not to exceed One Hindred ( *100.00) Dollars, or imprisoned
not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both; and each day's violation.
may be considered a separate offense.
Section 5. All ordinances, and parts of ordinances, in conflict
herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed.
The Town Attorney stated that he was informed that the
Town owns the hutments that are located on the Coast Guard proper-
ty on the old Fort Screven Reservation and that the Four H Club
had requested that they be given twelve of them. Councilman
Lovell moved that the following Resolution be adopted. Councilman
Young seconded and the motion passed.
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS there are now twelve hutments, eight of which
measure 16 ft., located on property owned by the United States
Government within the Fort Screven Reservation on Tybee Island,
and the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, is advised that
the United States Government does not claim ownership of said
hutments, but takes the position that said hutments are the
property of said Town;
AND, WHEREAS said Town has been requested to give to
the 4 -H Clubs of Chatham County said hutments, which said Clubs
intend to move to the camp site heretofore conveyed by said
Town to said Clubs on the southerly end of Town Hammock for the
purpose of using the same in connection with said camp, and said
town is willing to make said gift insofar as it lies within_ its
power to do so;
AND WHEREAS said town has no use for said hutments
and they are of no value to said town;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen
of the town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council assembled,
that -said town give to said 4-H Clubs of Chatham County all of
its right, title and interest in and to said twelve hutments,
but with no guarantee as to said town's title thereto, and that
the Mayor of said town be authorized to designate the particular
hutments to be so given to said 4 -H Clubs, and that said Clubs
be authorized to remove said hutments to said camp site, pro-
vided, that said town shall not be liable for any injuries or
damage caused by said removal.
Councilman Young moved that the following Ordinance be
adopted, Councilmen Farrell seconded and the motion passed.
AN ORDINANCE
TO REQUIRE THE INSPECTION OF TANKS AND FIXTURES FOR THE STORAGE
AND USE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES, AND OTHER GASES; TO PRO-
VIDE A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, and it is hereby ordained by the authority afore-
said : -
Section 1. That before any person shall use any tank or fixture
for the storage or use of any liquefied petroleum
gases, or other gases, within the limits of the town
of Savannah Beach, said tank and fixtures shall be
inspected and approved by the Plumbing Inspector of
said town; and the person so installing or owning
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such tank or fixture shall pay an inspection fee of
$2.50 for such inspection.
Section 2. That any person violating any of the provisions of
this ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof, be
fined not to exceed One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars, or
imprisoned not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both,
and each day's violation may be considered a seperate
offense.
Section 3. Thal all ordinances, and parts of ordinances, in con-
flict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed.
Councilman Young moved that the following Ordinance be
adopted, Councilman Hosti seconded and the motion passed.
AN ORDINANCE
TO CREATE FIRE LIMITS WITHIN THE TOWN OF SAVANNAH
BEACH, AND TO REGULATE THE TYPE AND LOCATION
OF BUILDINGS THEREIN; TO PRESCRIBE REGULATIONS CON'
CERNING ROOFING, ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, CHIMNEYS,
STEAM AND HOT WATER PIPES AND GAS PIPING WITHIN THE
TOWN OF SAVANNAH BEACH; AND TO PROVIDE FOR FIRE
PREVENTION AND PROTECTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE
HANDLING OF GASOLINE AND OIL, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
EXPLOSIVES, FIREWORKS AND OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS;
TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF FIRE ESTINGUISHERS, CHEMICALS,
SAND BOXES AND SMOKING SIGNS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, and it is hereby ordained by the authority
of the same, as follows: -
SECTION 1. FIRE LIMITS
The folllowing shall be and are hereby declared
to be the fire limits within the Town of Savannah Beach: -
Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Fifteenth
Street with the center line of First Avenue, thence East along
Fifteenth Street to the Strand, thence South along and including
the Strand to the center line of Seventeenth Street to its inter-
section with the center line of Butler Avenue,' thence'North along
the center line of Butler Avenue to its intersection with the
center line of Sixteenth Street, thence West along the center line
of Sixteenth Street to its intersection with the center line of
First Avenue, thence North along the center line of First Avenue
to the point of beginning.
SECTION 2. LIMITATIONS WITHIN FIRE LIMITS
Within the fire limits no building,.or
structure of frame construction, or of unprotected metal con -
ltruction, shall be hereafter extended on any side unless the
construction of such extension conforms to the requirements of
the Building Code of the Town_ of Savannah Beach; and. provided
that the area of the building as extended shill not exceed the
allowable area for frame construction.
No building of frame or unprocted metal construction
shall hereafter be moved from without to within the fire limits.
No building or structure of frame construction, or of
unprotected metal construction, or which has a wooden cornice,
shall be erected hereafter in the fire limits, except the- follow-
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Frame dwellings not exceeding two stories in height
and separated by at least ten feet from lot line of adjoining
property.
All -metal gasoline service stations, or similar struc-
tures, not exceeding one thousand, square feet in area, not more
than one story in height, and located at least fifteen feet
from lot lines.
A building of frame construction, or of unprotected
metal construction, occupied exclusively as.a private garage,
not more than one story in height nor more than seven hundred
fifty square feet in area, located on the same lot with a dwell-
ing; provided that such building shall be placed at least ten
feet from the lot line.
SECTION 3. MEANS OF EGRESS
Each room having an area exceeding one
thousand square feet, or occupied by more than one hundred per-
sons shall have at least two exit doorways. Every story shall
have At least one exit way, and every story that exceeds two
thousand five hundred square feet in area shall have at least
two separate and independent exit ways.
Such exit doorways and ways shall be constructed,
altered or provided in accordance with the directions of the
Chief of the Fire Department of said Town, or any other person
designated by the Mayor of said Town.
Such Chief of the Fire Department or other person
shall have the right to enter into any building for the purpose
of inspecting the same to see that this section, or any other
part of this Ordinance, is complied with.
SECTION 4. ROOF COVERING
Every roof hereafter placed on a building
shall be covered with an approved roofing of brick, concrete,
tile, slate, metal, asbestos, prepared asphalt -felt shingles,
or of built -up roofing finished with asphalt, slag or gravel,
or other approved material.
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Except where roofing is of a character permitting attach-
ment direct to steel frame work, it shall be applied to a solid
or closely fitted deck.
Roofings which are classified as Class A or B under
the test specifications of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., shall
be accepted as meeting the requirements of this section.
For buildings which are occupied as dwellings, for build-
ings, which are of frame construction, or, outside the fire limits,
for other buildings which do not exceed two stories or thirty feet
in height nor twenty -five hundred square feet in area and are not
occupied as-mercantile establishments, factories or warehouses,
roofings which are classified as Class C under the test specifi-
cations of Underwriters' Labortories, Inc., shall be accepted
as meeting the requirements of this section.
No roofing on an existing roof shall be renewed or re-
paired to a greater extent than one - tenth of the roof surface,
except in conformity with the requirements of this section.
SECTION 5, CHIMNEYS AND FLUES
(a) Chimneys shall be built of brick, of
solid block masonry, or of reinforced concrete, not less than
three and three- quarters inches thick, provided that for other
than dwellings and buildings of like heating requirements the
thickness of chimney walls shall be not less than eight inches.
Chimneys shall be lined throughout with fire clay fule lining
or with fire brick, provided that chimneys for gas appliances only
may be lined with any approved corrosion resistant lining. Chim-
neys shp11 be built on concrete or masonry foundations. Footing
for exterior chimneys shall start below the frost line.
(b) Flues not conforming to the requirements for chim-
neys shall be used only if of a type approved by the building
official and installed in accordance with rules duly promulgated
by the building official.
(c) Chimneys and flues shall extend at least three feet
above the highest point at which they come in contact with the
roof of the building and at least two feet higher than any ridge
within ten feet of such chimney or flue.
(d) The back and sides of fireplaces shall be of solid
masonry or reinforced concrete, not less than four inches in
thickness. A lining of fire brick at least two inches thick or
other approved material shall be provided unless the thickness
is twelve inches.
(e) Fireplaces shall have hearths of brick, stone, tile
or other approved imcombustible material supported on a fireproof
slab or on brick trimmer arches. Such hearths shall extend at
least twenty inches outside of the chimney breast and not less
than twelve inches beyond each aide of the fireplace opening
along the chimney breast. The combined thickness of hearth and
supporting arch shall be not less than six inches at any point.
(f) Wooden forms or centers used in the construction of
that part of the supporting construction which is below the hearth
of the fireplace shall be removed when the supporting construction
of the hearth is completed and before plastering on the underside,
(g) All wooden and other combustible construction shall
be kept at least two inches from chimneys and flues and shall be
kept at least four inches from the back of a fireplace. Such
spaces ahall be firestopped with noncombustible material.
(h) No thimble shall be used unless masonry is installed
not less than four inches on all sides separating wood or semi -
fireproof construction from thimble or flue lining.
SECTION 7, HEATING APPLIANCES
Heating appliances shall not be mounted on floors of
combustible construction unless they are either approved by the
building official as suitably designed for such mounting or are
set on approved bases of insulating value sufficient to prevent
overheating of the combustible construction.
SECTION g, STEAM AND HOT WATER PIPES
Where steam or hot water heating pipes pass through
combustible floors or partitions or other, combustible construe -
tion_there shall be an open space of not less than one inch on
all sides of the pipe, which shall be capped at the ends with
incombustible. material. Such pipes passing through stock shelving
shall be covered with not less than one inch of approved insulation.
Wooden bases or casings enclosing steam or hot water pipes, or
wooden covers to recesses in walls in which such pipes are placed
shall be lined with metal.
Covering or insulation used on steam or hot water pipes
shall be of incombustible material.
SECTION 9, GAS PIPING
Piping for any and all types of gas used for lighting
or fuel purposes in buildings and structures shall be installed
to conform with generally accepted good practice. The NReccomend-
ed Good Practice Requirements for the Installation, Maintenance
and Use of Piping and Fittings for City Gas N and ,'Gas Systems
for Welding and Cutting,' and ,'Liquefied Petroleum GasN of the
National Board of Fire Underwriters shall be deemed to be the
generally accepted good practices; except, that no tank used
to contain liquefied petroleum gas shall be installed above
ground within ten feet of any frame or unprotected metal building.
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SECTION 1O INSPECTION OF PREMISES
Whenever the Chief of the Fire Department, or any other
designated person, shall find in any building, or upon any premises
or other place, combustible or explosive material, or dangerous
accumulation of rubbish, waste papers, boxes, shavings or any high-
ly flammable materials, and so situated as to endanger property,
or shall find sbstructions to or on fire escapes, stairs, passage-
ways, doors or windows, liable to interfere with the operations of
the Fire Department, or egress of occupants in case of fire, or
any other condition which in his opinion, constitutes a fire
hazard, he shall order the same to be removed or remedied within
such reasonable time as he may specify.
SECTION 11, HANDLING OF GASOLINE AND OILS
The reservoirs of motor vehicles shall be filled only
through hose from pumps attached to approved portable tanks or
drawing from underground storage tanks. There shall be no facilit-
ies for gasoline handling or filling in any basement or sub -base-
ment garage.
No garage floor drain shall connect to any sewer unless
provided with an oil separator or trap.
SECTION 12. FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
This Section applies to all liquids having a flash point
below 2000F. closed cup tester. The flash point shall be as deter-
mined by the Tagliabre closed cup tester.
A permit shall be obtained from the Chief of the Fire
Department for the storage or handling of flammable liquids in
excess of one gallon where such storage or handling is for the
purpose of sale, or for use in some business or industry; or for
the storage of flammable liquids in excess of fifty -five gallons
in connection with oil burning equipment.
SECTION 13, EXPLOSIVES
The manufacture or storage of explosives is prohibited.
A permit shall be obtained from the Chief of the Fire Department,
or such person as may be designated by the Mayor, to have, keep,
store or transport any explosives. This section shall apply to all
explosives except samll arms ammunition.
SECTION 14, FIREWORKS
The term "fireworks" as used in this Section refers to
firecrackers, rockets, torpedoes, roman candled, toy pistols, toy
cannons, detonating canes, blank cartridges and other devices de-
signed and intended for pyrotechnic display.
The manufacture of fireworks and the possesion or display
of fireworks for sale is prohibited.
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The use or discharge of fireworks is prohibited except
that pyrotechnical displays may be authorized by resolution of
the Council when under the control of qualified individuals and
the time, place and manner of such display is approved by the
Chief of the Fire Department.
SECTION 15, BONFIRES
No perosn shall burn or cause to be burned any trash,
lumber, leaves, straw or any other cambustible material in any
street, alley or vacant lot, without a permit from the Chief of
the Fire Department, when such burning shall be done under such
proper safeguards as he may direct.
SECTION 16. HOT ASHES AND OTHER DANGEROUS MATERIALS.
Ashes, smouldering coals or embers, greasy or oily sub-
stances and other matter liable to spontaneous ignition shall not
be deposited or allowed to remain within ten feet of any combustible
materials or construction made up of combustible materials, except
in metal or other noncombustible receptacles. Such receptacles
shall be placed on noncombustible stands, unless resting on a non-
combustible floor or on theground outside the building, and shall
be kept at least two feet away from any combustible wall or parti-
tion.
SECTION 17. FLAMMABLE DECORATIONS
(a) Cotton batting, straw, dry vines, leaves, trees,
celluloid or other highly flammable materials shall not be used
for decorative purposes in show windows or in stores without
a permit from the Chief of the Fire Department.
(b) paper and other readily flammable materials shall
not be used for decorative purposes in any place of public assem-
bly, unless such materials have first been treated to render them
flameproof to the satisfaction of the Chief of the Fire Department.
SECTION lg. EXTINGUISHERS, CHEMICALS, SAND BOXES AND
SMOKING SIGNS.
Any person or persons owning or operating business or
commercial buildings are governed by the following table for the
installation of fire estinguishers, chemicals, sand boxes, and
smoking signs.
Restuarants
One (1) 1 qt. carbon tetrachloride or
carbon dioxide for each stove.
Two (2) Sand containers (metal) 5 gallon
capacity.
Garages
Filling Stations
Hotels
Roominghouses
One (1)
Two (2)
One (1)
One (1)
One (1)
One (1)
One (1)
g Lb. carbon dioxide for each 2
pumps.
1 qt. size carbon tetrachloride
(Underwriters Approved) for Repair
Department.
Sand container for each pump.
NO SMOKING sign for each pump.
NO SMOKING sign for each room.
2 gal. soda
Minimum.
2 gal. soda
and lobby.
and acid, or
and acid for
equal
each hall
One (1) Sand container each entrance.
Bars, Beer Estab- One (1)
lishments and
One (1)
Night Clubs
One (1)
1 qt. chemical Underwriters Approved
for each 'bar.
Sand container for each entrance.
2 gal. soda and acid or foam each
100 people of capacity.
SECTION 19. PENALTY
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this Ordinance shall, upon conviction before the
Mayor'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 discretion
of the Court.
with be,
adopted.
SECTION 20. REPEAL
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict here -
and the same are hereby, repealed.
Councilman Young moved that the following Resolution be
Councilman Farrell seconded and the motion passed.
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A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS during the summer season of 1946 which has
just come to a close, the safety of thousands of persons who
came to Savannah Beach and went in bathing, and otherwise engag-
ed in recreational occupations, was carefully guarded by the
volunteer workers of the Red Cross Life Guard Corps, who gave
many hours of their time for this purpose withour any compensation,
with the result that there were no lives lost by bathers and swim-
mers at Savannah Beach during the season;
AND WHEREAS Mr. Louis Armstrong, Director of Water Safety,
First Aid and Accident Prevention of the Savannah Chapter of the
American Red Cross, also gave freely of his time and ability in
connection with the work of said Red Cross Life Guard Corps;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council assembled, that the
thanks of the municipality be extended to Mr. Armstrong and the
members of the Life Guard Carps for their efficient and successful
work, and that they be publicly commended for the same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of these resolutions
be spread on the minutes of the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah
Beach, and that a copy be sent to Mr. Armstrong and each member of
said Life Guard Corps.
Councilman Hosti moved that the following resolution be
adopted, Councilman Lovell seconded and the motion passed.
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS during the month of June, 1946, Mr. Harry Shoob
and Mr. A. J. Halligan, regardless of any danger to themselves,
succeeded in rescuing two young women, Miss Frances Burnside and
Miss Shirley Taylor, who were in distress in the surf at Savannah
Beach;
AND WHEREAS their prompt action undoubtledly saved the
lives of the two young women;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council assembled, that the
thanks of the municipality be extended to Mr. Shoob and Mr. Halligan
for their prompt and courageous action, and that they be publicly
commended for the same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution
be placed on the minutes of the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah
Beach, and that copies be sent to Mr. Shoob and Mr. Halligan.
There being no further business, Council adjourned sub-
ject to the call of the Mayor.
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