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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
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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
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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.