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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19491014CCMeeting245 Savannah Beach Tybee Island, Ga. October 14, 19+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, Councilmen Peters, Brown, Meddin, Town Attorney Solms, Mr. Joseph S. Espy and Supt. of Public Works, Reed. Mr. Espy explained the different coverages on the insurance carried by the Town, particularly windstorm, he also explained the rates charge covering the different phases of insurance. The Town was carrying cooperative Insurance with a *50.00 deductible clause on its real estate and when settlement was made as a result of the August hurricane the amount collected by the Town for storm damage was very small. Mr. Espy was excused. Mr. Reed reported on the progress of the sea -wall stating that the work should be completed in about two weeks and that it would require about 050.00 more to complete the job. The Mayor suggested that the high part of the roof over the garage be lowered and that it would be a good idea to remove the crane now and advertise it for sale. The Mayor asked Mr. Reed if he could repair the buildings dam- aged by the hurricane, Mr.Reed stated that he could, the Mayor ask- ed if there were any Town buildings needing repair that the Town forces could not do, Mr. Reed said that the prisoners could be used and could reapir all of them. Mr. Solms stated that he had discussed with Mr. Thomas H. Gignilliatt the matter of conditions at Mrs. Gignilliatt's property, that the Town had lowered the man hole on Chatham Avenue and would repair the drive to his entrance. (This was in connection with the suit instituted against the Town by Mr. Gignilliatt.) Mr. Solms wanted to know what the cost would be to finish the bridge across 6th street. The minutes of the meeting of September 13, 1949 were read and adopted. Councilman Meddin discussed the finances of the Town and mov- ed that bills for the month of September for the general account amounting to 3 901.34 and also bills for the month of September,1,1820.O 5 for the groin and sea -wall account be paid. Councilman Brown sec- onded and the motion passed. Councilman Meddin moved that the 1949 assessments on the im- provements of Mary Andris, Section S of Lot 101, Ward 5 be reduced 31000.00, Councilman peters seconded and the motion passed. Mr. Solms reporting on the old bill of the Tybee Water Works covering water service at the public rest rooms, police Station and ect., stated that under the contract with them it should be paid, the Tybee Water Works agreed to reduce the total amount to 164.00 if it was paid promptly. Councilman Meddin moved that it be paid, Councilman Brown seconded and the motion passed. 246 Councilman Brown called attention to the shortage of fire plugs on the Island stating that the fire insurance rates had already been increased in Venetian Terrace caused by lack of fire plugs in that area. Mr. Solms reporting on his conference with Mr. Wm. F. Lynes, Jr. in connection with the opening of 6th Street was informed by Mr. Lynes that the Town condemn it, Mr. Solms also spoke to Mr. B. Taylor Smith who objected because it will increase traffic past the Tybee Terrace Cottages. Wilson Metts petitioned for permission to open a Package Shop on the S. E. corner of Jones Avenue and 1st Street. The matter was referred to the police Committee. It was the &pinion of Council to postpone the advertising of property for delinquent taxes. Councilman Meddin moved that the settlement submitted by the Insurance Adjusters covering hurricane damage amounting to be accepted, Councilman Peters seconded and the motion passed. There being no further business, Council adjourned, subject to the call of the Mayor. Clerk, of Council (f'&AJJ--ok-S Mayor Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. November 6, 1949 The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 4 p.M. and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided, Councilmen Peters, Hosti, Brown, Smith, Meddin, Town Attorney Solms, r'r. B. Taylor Smith, Mr. R. A. Goodman and Mr. Thomas Reed. Mr. Goodman protested against the issuing of a permit to E. J. Solomon for either an apartment or a commercial building on property adjacent to his. Mr. xoodman was excused. ?fir. Smith requested that something be done to correct the bad condition on the eastern side of Butler Avenue between 6th and, 7th Streets caused by rains which at times makes this section very dan- gerous. Mr. Smith was excused. The minutes of the meeting held on October 14,149 were read and adopted. Tr. Reed stated that Memorial park is over -run with cock - spurs, the children are gettin9full of them when they go out to play., that the sea -wall is finished except for approximately ten