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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19461015CCMeeting1 1 1 13 Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, aa. October 15th, 1946. The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 4 :00 P.M. And was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided, and Councilmen Young, Peters, Farrell, Hosti, Lovell, Siotin and Town Attorney Alexander. The minutes of the meeting of September 12th were read and adopted. The Mayor stated that in connection with the Ordinance requiring property owners to connect to the sewerage system by December 31st that he ascertained on a recent trip to Washington that if the Mayor would approve the priority for plumbing supplies that the property owner would be authorized to get it. That there was still a number of houses that have not been connected to the sewerage system, Councilman Young moved that the Plumbing Inspector and Clerk send a letter to those whom have not connected notifying them that they will be placed on the docket if their sewerage is not connected by December 31st, 1946. Councilman Peters seconded and the motion passed. Town Attorney Alexander informed Council that a represent- ative of the U. S. Engineers office had made an inspection of the groins and seawall on the beach, they having been requested to make the inspection, a committee consisting of the Mayor and Councilmen Siotin and Peters inspected the bulkhead at Tilton Street, Council was informed that the U. S. Engineers world not object to removing certain groins. The matter was referred to a committee composed of Councilmen Farrell, Young and Hosti. Teh Mayor informed Council that Mr. J. L. Strong has petitioned the Town to sell to him several unopened streets adjacent to his property at the old telephone exchange site at Estill Station, Councilman Young moved that the Mayor and Councilman Siotin be im- powered to sell the streets requested and that the following Res- olution be adopted, Councilman Hosti seconded and the motion passed. A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Mr. J. L. strong is the owner of certain real estate in Bay Ward, in the Town of Savannah Beach, of ,has advised the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach that he desires to pur- chase that part of Telephone Avenue between Polk Street and Alger Avenue, and that part of Alger Avenue between Telephone Avenue and the Northern line of Fort Avenue, and that portiom of Alger: :Avenue between the Southern line of Fort Avenue and the Northern line of Battery Avenue, and also an unnamed str et sixty feet (609) bride, extending from Twlephone Avenue to Bay Street and forming the Eastern boundary of Blocks Seven (7) and Eight (0), Bay Ward, as shown on the official map of said Town; AND WHEREAS, said parts of Twlephone Avenue, Alger Avenue and said unnamed street have never been laid out or opened as streets, and have never been used by the public as streets, or for any other purpose, and said portions of said streets are not nec- essary or convenient for the use of said Municipality; 14 BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach,. Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council assembled, that said portions of Telephone Avenue, Alger Avenue and said unnamed street be sold to said J. L. Strong at and for a price which may be agreed upon by the Mayor and the Chairman of the Finance Com- mittee of Council on behalf of said Municipality and said J. L. Strong; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of said Town be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to execute a deed to said J. L. Strong, in the name of the Municipality, conveying said portions of said streets, upon payment by said J. L. Strong to said Municipality of the price agreed upon as the purchase price of said property, and that the Clerk of Council be, and he is hereby, author- ized and directed to attest said deed and to affix the corporate seal of said Municipality thereto. Plans for the public rest rooms, etc., were referred to Councilmen Young and Lovell to get prices and report back at the next meeting. The Mayor. .informed Council that the Southern Bell Tele- phone and Telegraph Company requested that they be permitted to __erect a small structure to house the harbor phone installation that is now located on the beach at the south end of the Island, Councilman Young moved that if the Town has the legal right to let them erect this building that it be permitted but that the matter be referred to the Town Attorney, Councilman Peters seconded and the motion passed. The Mayor informed Council that Mr. A. P. Monella had requested that the bad condition of the streets in the area of Thirteenth Street and Fifth Avenue be repaired he also requested that a street lamp be placed in that vicinity. The Mayor. informed Council that Mr. R. F. Gambill had submitted a bill for moving the posts on the driveway south of ,Seventeenth Street and the strand and asked what should be done about it. Councilman Peters moved that the bill should be paid by Mr. Barry Andris and that the Town Attorney write him to this effedt, Councilman Young seconded and the motion passed. The Mayor informed Council of amounts expended for salar- ies in several of the departments and appointed a Committee con- sisting of himself and the Chairman of each committee at interest to check into the matter. The Mayor read a letter from Savannah Beach Chamber of Commerce requesting extra fire equipment and also that the Town employ paid firemen. No action was taken at this time. Councilman Slotin moved that bills for the month of October amounting to $1,579.00 be paid. Councilman Peters second- ed and the motion passed. 1 1 1 Councilman Farrell stated that the property owners and residents in the vicinity of Izlar Avenue had requested that afire plug be placed in this section and moved that this be done and also that the Tybee Water Works be requested to furnish it. A bill from the Cleary Motorcycle Company and also one from Dr. L. J. Rabhan for services rendered in connection with the automobile accident of Officer McCutchen last June were referred to the Town Attorney. Councilman Slotin moved that the following Ordinance be adopted, Councilman Peters seconded and the motion passed. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RATE OF LICENSES FOR DOING BUSINESS IN THE TOWN OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30th, 1947, BY PROVIDING A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council assemb- led, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same, that an ordinance providing for the rate of licenses for doing business in the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, for the fiscal year ending April 30th, 1947 be, and the same is hereby, amended by adding thereto the following language: - Each and every person, firm or corporation, selling electrical equipment, parts and supplies $25.00 SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the authority afore- said that all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict here- with be, and the same are hereby, repealed. Councilman Peters moved that the following Resolution be adopted, Councilman Biotin seconded and the motion passed. A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the report of Dr. C. A. Henderson, Health Officer of Savannah Beach, has been submitted to Council showing the result of the. Food Handlers Clinic held at Savannah Beach between June 6th and August 26th, 1946; AND, WHEREAS, the report shows that the Clinic was well attended and excellent results were achieved, due to the care and diligence of Dr. Henderson and his assistants; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,•Georgia, in Council assembled, that 16 the report be received with the thanks of the Mayor and Council- men, and that congratulations be extended to Dr. Henderson on his excellent work in connection with this clinic; and that a copy of this resolution be sent to Dr. Henderson. Councilman Peters moved that the following Ordinance be adopted, Councilman Slotin seconded and the motion passed. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE TAXATION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING MAY 1ST, 1946, BY PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS SEMI - ANNUALLY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same that ;- SECTION ONE. An ordinance to provide for the taxation of real and personal property in the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,Georgia, for the fiscal year commencing Nay 1st, 1946, be, and the same is hereby, amended by adding the following section to said ordinance : - "SECTION FOUR, When any improvements are made on unimproved property, or additional improvements are made on improved property, and such improvements or additions are completed on or before November 1st, 1946, such improvements or additions shall be assessed for taxation in accordance with the pro- visions of this ordinance as of November 1st, 1946, and the owner thereof shall be required to pay taxes thereon in accordance with this ordinance, for the last six months of said fiscal year; and such taxes shall be subjedt to the discount provided for in this ordinance if paid on or before November 20th, 1946. A statement shall be sent to the owner of such improvements or additions by the Clerk of Council on or before November lst, 1946, which state- ment shall show the assessment on such improvements or additions.N Councilman Biotin moved that the following Resolution be adopted, Councilman Peters seconded and the motion passed. A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Savannah Electric and Power Company has offered to execute a new contract with the Town of Savannah Beach with regerd to electricity and equipment used by said Town for street lighting; and has tendered to the Town a proposed new agreement; 1 1 17 AND,WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Mayor and Councilmen of said Town said new agreement will result in a saving to the Towit of money spent for street lighting; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Inland, Georgia, in Council assem- bled, that the Mayor of said Town be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to execute said proposed agreement on behalf of said Municipality, and the Clerk of Council of said Municipality be, and he is hereby, authorized to attest the same and to affix the corpor- ate seal df the Town thereto; and said proposed agreement be, and it is hereby, accepted by said Town. Councilman Farrell moved that the following Ordinance be adopted, Councilman Hosti seconded and the motion passed. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY INN THE TOWN OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, TO CONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES ON THEIR PROPERTY WITH THE SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM NOT LATER THAN APRIL 30TH, 1945, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SAID FIXTURES SHALL BE CONNECTED WHEN PROPERTY OWNERS ARE NOTIFIED BY THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR THAT SAID FIXTURES ARE UNSANITARY, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR THE FAILURE TO DO S0; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES ". SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council assem- bled, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same that an ordinance adopted by said Mayor and Councilmen entitled "An Ord- inance to Require the Owners of Property in the Towh of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, to connect plumbing fixtures on -their property with the sanitary sewerage system not later than April 30th, 1945, and to provide that said fixtures shall be connected immedi- ately when property owners are notified by the plumbing inspector that said fixtures are unsanitary, and to provide a penalty for the failure to do so) and for other purposes", be and the same is here- by, amended by striking therefrom the phrase "on or before the thirty - first (31st) day of October, 1946 ", and inserting in lieu thereof the phrase on or before the thirty -first (31st) day of nuaryp, 194 ", so that said section shall read as follows: - "SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia,. in Council assembled, and it is hereby ordained by authority of the same, that all owners of real property --within the limits of said Town shall, on or before the thirty -first (31st) day of January'', 19$, connect, or cause to be connected, all plumbing fixtures located on the real estate owned by him or them with the sanitary sewerage system in said Town; provided that this require- ment shall not apply to outside showers or hydrants on said property." 18 SECTION 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. There being no further business Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. Oja ' 1 Clerk • f Council. ayor. Savannah Beach, TYbee Island, Ga. November 14th, 1946. The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 4;00 P.M. and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided, and Councilmen Peters, Young, Farrell, Lovell and Town Attorney Alexander. Also by Mrs. Vaughn and Mrs. Farrell of the P. T. A. The minutes of the meeting of October 15th, were read and adopted. Mrs. Vaughn speaking for the committee protested against the unsanitary conditions existing at the school stating that the building was run off with rats which destroyed considerable food, that the equipment including the plumbing fixtures was antiquated and the committee wanted the Town to do something about it. The Mayor informed Mrs. Vaughn that the Town had no control over the school but that a new school had been planned for the Island, he was informed by Mr. Strong that nothing could be done at this time. Council was informed that at present there are 98 pupils attending school. The Mayor informed the committee that a Comm- ittee of Council will call on the Board of Education to see if anything can be done towards correcting the present situation. Councilman Peters moved that the Clerk be authorized to sign applications for priorities to obtain. plumbing material, Councilman Young seconded and the motion passed. The Clerk was instructed to notify all property owners by letter that their property must be connected to the Sewerage System by January 31st, 1947.. The Mayor informed Council that Fire Chief Edmund Solomon had written a letter to Councilman Slotin and himself in connection with the operation of the Fire Department. Mr. Sol- omon, who came into the meeting, stated that a paid fireman should be employed which if done would get a new lower fire insurance rate for the Town. The Mayor asked if a paid fireman was put on was it intended to have this man located at the fire station, Mr. Solomon stated that it was, he was asked what should the salary be and he said from $150.00 to $175.00 per month, he also stated that the Fire Department Club is functioning well and that a fine moral is existing, Councilman Young stated that the idea is to