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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19470109CCMeeting1 1 1 Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, ca. January 9th, 1947. The regular meeting of Town Council was held today in the Council Room at 3 :00 PM., and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided, and Councilmen Slotin, Lovell, Farrell, Peters and Young also Town Attorney - Alexander, Mr. W. J. Lynch and Mr. Hickson. Mr. Hickson requested permission to lease Tybrisa Pav- ilion to operate a skating rink and the consession stands, Mr. Hickson was requested to put his application in writing. He was then excused. The minutes of the meeting of December 17th were read end adopted.. Councilman Young called attention to th4 balance due the Tybrisa. Company covering repairs to the pavilion, Mayor Dutton stated that some of the work done was not satisfactory end he read a list of some of the items that should be attended to, the matter was referred to the Town Attorney. The Mayor informed Council that the Town Attorney had written to Mr. E. A. McWhorter, attorney for 4. F. (saris, Jr., who had filed a claim against the Town for damages to his auto- mobile, and for personal injuries to some of its passengers, in- forming Mr. McWhorter that the Town was not liable for the accident. Councilman Slotin moved that the Town deny liability on the rec- ommendations of the Town Attorney, Councilman Young seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Slotin moved that bills for the month of December amounting to 41,494.92 be paid, Councilman Peters second- ed and the motion passed. A petition wes presented by some of the employees of the Town requesting an increase in pay. Councilman Slotin moved that those whose salary was under 4200.00 per month be granted a 15% increase and those receiving over ?200.00 per month be granted a 10$ increase to be effective January let, 1947 and that this was intended as a temperory increase due to war conditions, Council- man peters seconded and the motion passed. The Mayor informed Council that E. J. Haar informed him that if the Town attempted to erect a rest room and so forth in the area of Sixteenth Street and the Strand that he would file an injunction to stop the work. The Mayor stated that he told him if he wanted to file an injunction to go ahead and do so. Councilman Lovell moved that the request of the property owners in the vicinity of Twlefth Street and Fourth Avenue who had petitioned for a street light in this area be declined. Council- man Peters seconded and the motion passed. 27 28 Councilman Farrell stated that the P.T.A..had requested the hutment that had been promised them by the Town, this being one of a group of the buildings in the Coast Guard area, that it was anticipated that the Town would receive those buildings. Councilman Slotin moved that if the Town gets possession of these buildings that the P. T. A. would be given one of them, Council- man Lovell seconded and the motion passed. The residents in several of the areas in Fort Screven having requested street lights the matter was referred to Council- man Lovell. Councilman Young stated that the need of convicts was urgent. Councilman Peters stated that he had talked to Judge Houlihan and was informed by him that the County did not have available prisoners, he stated that at present.there was no place abailable for colored people to live. The Mayor stated that he would see what he could do, they requested the Town Attorney to write the Fort Screven Development Company and ascertain what their plans are relative to providing living quarters for colored people. The Clerk called attention to the disappearance of the large water meter that had been installed. at Eleventh Street and Jones Avenue in connection with water furnished to the diving school during the war. Councilman Young moved that the assessment on the prop- erty of S. F. Smith, Jr. on lot 88, ward 1 be reduced to $2000.00, Councilman Peters seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Young stated that all the fire fighting eq- uipment of the Fire Department should be in one location instead pf having two locations at the present time. Councilman Lovell was requested to check into this. Mr. Earl Copus offered to lease the Tybrisa Pavilion to operate a skating rink and concession stand, etc., he was requested to put his application in writing. Mr. William J. Lynch presented plans and specifications. for the new rest rooms, etc., and also an agreement to supervise the construction at a cost for his services of 6% of the amount of the award. Mr. Lynch stated that if the Town would sign a contract with him he would refund $120.00 that had been previously paid but that if the job is not awarded then we are to pay him $100.00 for his services. Councilman Slotin moved that Mr. Lynch's offer be accepted, Councilman Lovell seconded and the motion passed. The Mayor read a letter in connection with beach erns- ion written by the Fort Screven Community Club and stated that this letter -had been received in Washington, D. C. by the proper parties, he also read a report from Councilman Lovell relating 1 1 1 to conditions along the beach,.Mr. Alexander stated. that he was unable to get up the necessary data requested in time for this meeting. Councilman Young moved that the following Ordinance be adopted, Councilman peters seconded and the motion passed. AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF CITY PHYSICIAN FOR THE TOWN OF SAVANNAH BEACH; PRESCRIBING THE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND SALARY OF THE CITY PHYSICIAN; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OF A CITY PHYSICIAN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by authority of the Mayor and Council- men of Savannah Bench,. Tybee Island, t eorgia, _ and it is hereby ordained by authority of the same, as follows: - SECTION 1. That there is hereby created the office of City Physician for the Town of Savannah Beach. SECTION 2. A City physician shall be appointed by the Mayor of Savannah Beach, with the consent of Council, and he may be removed from office at any time by said Mayor, for any cause deemed sufficient by said Mayor, and said removal shall be effected by giving said City Physician thirty (30) days notice in writing of his removal. SECTION 3. Said office shall be filled only by a reg- ularly licensed physician, who shall be a permanent resident of the Town of Savannah Beach at the time of his appointment. SECTION 4. The duties of the City Physician shall be as follows : - a. He shall render such medical services as shall be necessary in the event of injury to sny employee of the Town of Savannah Beach when sustained in line of duty; and shall render such medical services to any member of the Volunteer Fire Depart- ment of the mown of Savannah Beach when sustained in line of duty. b. He shall render such medical services as shall be 'necessary to any prisoner in the event of the injury or illness of such prisoner while under the jurisdiction or in the custody of said Town of Savannah Beach. c. He shall render such medical services as shall be necessary in the event of injury to any visitor to or resident of said Town of Savannah Beach in cases where said Town recognizes and accepts liability. d. He shall render such medical services as may be necessayr in the event of injury to or illness of any person or persons who are certified to him as residents of the Town of 29 30 Savannah Beach, and who are wholly without means of paying him for his services, such certification to be made to him by the Mayor of Savannah Beach or any person duly authorized by him to make such certification. e. He shall maintain an office in said Town of Savannah Beach and keep the same open during reasonable office hours each day. f. He shall not be required to treat any person who shall require hospitalization, and shall be removed from the Town of Savannah each for such purpose. SECTION . The salary of such City Physician shall be the sum of ®ix Hundred Dollars (600.00) per annum, which shall be paid in equal monthly installments on the last day of each month. SECTION 3. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby, repealed. NOTE; The clerk to certify to those cases to whom are to receive medical attention. Councilman Young moved that the following Ordinance be adopted, Councilman Peters seconded and the motion passed. AN ORDINANCE AN ORRDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF TOWN CUSTODIAN FOR THE TOWN OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND; PRE- SCRIBING THE DUTIES OF SAID OFFICER AND THE COMPEN- SATION THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND DISMISSAL OF SAID OFFICER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by authority of the Mayor and Councilmen of Savanah Beach, Tybee Island, and it is hereby ordained by authority of the same : - SECTION ONE That there is hereby created the office of Town Custodian, which office shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor of Savannah Beach, and. said Town Custodian may be dis- missed by the Mayor for any cause deemed sufficient by said Mayor. SECTION TWO. That the duties of said Town Custodian shall be to keep the ,jail in said Town, and the premises surrounding it, clean and in good condition, and to keep the fire equipment housed in said premises in good operating condition, and to perform such other duties in connection therewith as he may be directed by said Mayor or by the respective chairmen of the Committees of Council on Police and Fire. SECTIONTHREE. That seid Town Custodian shall be re- quired to be in said ,jail and fire building on Jones Avenue, during the day, between such hours as may be prescribed by the Mayor, and shall perform his duties each day except Sundays, when he will be relived by members of the Volunteer Fire Depart- 1 1 1 m!ant, unless he shall be excused therefrom by special permission of se.id Mayor. SECTION FOUR. That the salary of said Town Custodian shall be the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per month, payable semi -- monthly, but not in advance. SECTION FIVE. That all ordinances and parts of ordinan- ces in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby, repealed. Councilmen peters moved that the following Resolution be adopted, councilman Young seconded and the motion pessed. A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the United States has been compelled to take part in two world wide wars within the lest thirty years in order to preserve those principles which are the cornerstone of our system of government; AND, WHEREAS, on each of these occasions the Town of Savannah Beach, in common with all communities both large and small throughout the Nation, ha.s sent forth its sons end daughters to t?ke their part in armed conflict ageinet those who sought to des- troy these fundamental principles; AND, WHEREAS, with sadness we take cognizence of the fact that some of our sons and daughters have made the supreme sacrifice in line of duty; AND, WHEREAS, the people of the Town of Savannah Beach wish, in P. small way, to express their appreciation and gratitude to those who have served their country in these two wars on the land, on the see and in the air, by creating something enduring in memory of these events end those from Savannah Ruch who took an active part in them; AND, 'WHEREAS,L it seems to the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach, as representatives of the people, that P. municipal park end playground, by reason of the facilities for rest and recreation it will afford, will be an enduring and lasting tribute to these men end women who have gone forth from Savannah Reach to uphold our why of living; AND, WHEREASZ it also seems to the Mayor and Councilmen that such park end. playground should be suitably marked so that all who see it and use it may be reminded of the patriotism and secrifices of our sons and daughters in these two wars; BE IT THT BEFORE RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of Savennr:h Reach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council assembled, that the area between Fourth Street ,on the North end Fifth Street on the South and between Butler Avenue on the Feet and Jones Avenue on the West be, and the came is hereby, officially set side as a pUbiic perk and playground under the official name of tMemoria.l Perko, as a perpetual memorial as set forth in this resolution. 31 32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the authority aforesaid thst a suitable nlaque containing the names of the residents of Sav- annah Beach who have served their country in the armed services be placed. at the main entrance to emorisl. Park!' so that all who pass may read the names and be reminded of the services ren- dered to our country by these, our sons and. dnughters. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the authority aforesaid that a copy of these resolutions be spreed upon the minutes of the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach. Councilman Slotin suggested thst the bronze memorial plaque should be installed by someone with experience. He wes informed that Max E. Kleinstuber did this type of work. Council- man Slotin moved that the Mayor be nuthorized to have the work done, Councilmen Peters seconded and the motion passed. There being no further business, Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. Totyor. Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. Janucry 23rd, 1947. A special meeting of Council was held today at 12:00 noon, in the Council Room, and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided. and Councilmen Slotin, Farrell, Lovell and. Town Attorney Alexander. Mr. W. J. Lynch and Mr. H. S. Jackson were also present. The meeting was called for the purpose of receiVing: and awarding bids on the proposed Police Headquarters, Rest room a and First Aid Station. Councilman Slotin moved that the following resolution be adopted, Councilman Farrell seconded and themotion passed. A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, et a meeting of the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach, Tybee Islend, held on December 12th, 1946, a Committee composed of the Mayor, Councilman Morris Slotin and William S. Lovell, and the Town Attorney, was appointed for the Purpose of advertising for bids for the construction of a build- ing on the Strand at Sixteenth Street in the Town of Savanneh Beach to be used as p Police Headquarters, a First Aid Station and Rest Rooms; AND, WHEREAS, said Committee has advertised for seal- ed bids to be submitted to it not later than 12:00 o'clock Noon,