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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19490113CCMeeting194 Savannah Beach Tybee Island, Ga. January 13, 191i -9 The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 4 p. M., in the Council Room, and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided and Councilmen Brown, young, Hosti, Siotin, Lovell, Town Attorney Alexander and Mr. Tommy Reed. The minutes of the meeting held on December 13th were read and adopted. Mr. Reed informed Council that two gangs were cutting weeds and were cleaning the entire island, and that work on the bridge being built on 6th St., had been held up awaiting advices as to whether the street can be extended without authorization of the Tybee Beach Company. Mr. Alexander was requested to check on this with the Tybee Beach Company. Councilman Young stated that the Sewerage Department needs a new truck as the present one is worn out. No action was taken at this time concerning the truck. The Mayor asked the status of negotiations on Tybrisa Pavillion, Mr. Alexander atated that he had talked to E. J. Haar and was of the opinion that they would not sell the Pavillion for $1.00, they wanted more and would be willing to Hell to the Town and would allow time payments. Mr. Alexander suggested that an idea as to the cost of repairing the structure be gotten and also ascertain what rents could be gotten from it. He stated that he could go no further with Haar until some plan is worked out. Mayor Dutton suggested that since there is an expected change of the Town's Charter which will call for a special elec- tion that in view of this nothing be done about the Pavillion at this time. Councilman Brown stated that a party came to see him stating that if the Town acquired the Pavillion and wanted to rent it that this party would be willing to advance the re- quired amount. Mr. Alexander stated that he talked to several of the Investment Houses in Savannah and they stated that they believed that the transaction could be financed alright. Councilman Siotin atated that the register used at the parking spaces should be fixed, and as the cost of this seemed high it was decided to see if a used register could be purchased. Councilman Brown agreed to look into this. Councilman Slotin moved that bills for the month of December amounting to $2259.18 be paid, Councilman Young second- ed and the motion passed. Councilman Lovell stated that the Town's Transit which is in his passession is not in first class condition and has to be readjusted. Councilman Hosti stated that the whole island is being cleared of weeds, undergrowth, and etc., the Mayor appointed a committee consisting of Councilmen Hosti and Young to draw up a 1 1 1 schedule of charges for clearing lots in the future, and report back. A partition was presented by Mr. T. E. Fitzgibbon re- questing permission to block off part of Meddin Drive in front of his property, matter referred to the Town Attorney. A partition was presented from the Tybee Community Club requesting that several lights be placed in the Fort Screven area,. The matter was refrred to Councilman Brown for handling. There being no further business, Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. Clerk •f Council 195 Mayor Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. February 10, 1949 The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 4 P. M. in the Council Room, and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presideyi, and Councilmen Peters, Young, Brown, Hosti, Lovell, Town Attorney Solms, Mr. A. L. Alexander, Thos. Reed, John Brannen and C. J. Stewart. Mr. Brannen stated that he and Mr. Stewart were appear- ing as a committee representing a group of property owners having property behind that portion of the sea -wall from Tilton to First Streets that are very much concerned about the bad condition of the sea -wall in this area, and requested that something be done immedi- ately to repair that portion of the sea -wall, Councilman Young mov- ed that this work be authorized and that the Mayor and Councilman Lovell appoint a committee to handle the matter with power to act and without reporting back. Councilman Peters seconded and the motion passed. The minutes of the meeting of January. 13th4 ,were read . and,adoptect;',. Mr. Reed called attention to the bad condition of the bulk -head in front of the property of Mr. Wm. Helmly and stated that it was endangering other property in the immediate vicinity, the Mayor stated that adjacent property owners are responsible, that the Town is not. Mr. Reed also stated that the number of prisoners at the camp was getting low and more men are needed. Councilman Lovell asked what was the status of the 6th Street bridge, Mr. Alexander stated that he had handled the matter with Mr. Lynes of the Tybee Beach Company, but had not heard from him.