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There being no further business, Council adjourned, sub-
ject to the call of the Mayor.
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Mayor
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
February 16, 1950
The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 4 P.M.
and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided, Councilmen Hosti,
Brown, gmit},Meddin, Lovell, Town Attorney Solms and Mitchell
Young, A. P. Solomon, Jr., J. W. Lang, Tommy Reed, T. S. Chu and
B. Taylor Smith.
Mr. young in discussing the Zoning Ordinance as regards
Area A, stated that it was the intent of the ordinance to allow
commercial buildings on Butler Ave. and his interpretation of the
ordinance permitted this, Mr. Solomon stated that he proposed to
operate a retail store selling paints, hardware and etc., no
appliances. They were excused.
Mr. Reed reported that it was now 18 prisoners at the
camp, that the work on the Firemans Club Building was finished
except to paint it, but that the doors had not been placed on the
fire station as yet.
Councilman Brown stated that the groins along the bathing
area south of the pavillion were eaten out and were dangerous, he
suggested that to assist nature in building up the beach at a
point extending in a southerly direction from 18th St., that a
groin be extended in this direction from the sea -wall, for at the
present time sand was being moved away from the beach in this sec-
tion by the action of the sea, the Mayor appointed Councilman
Brown, Supt. Reed and Town Attorney Solms as a committee to inves-
tigate the matter and also to contact the U. S. Engineers.
Councilman Smith stated that he had handled the matter of
the Sou. Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. operating the siren, but'that -this
could not be done.
Councilman Lovell called attention to the deterioated con-
dition of the groins at Tilton and lst Streets, Mr. Reed stated
that he had reported the matter to Mr. J. J. Hutton, who stated
that he had checked with the Creosoting Co. and they would not
accept responsibility, the matter was referred to Mr. Solms to
handle with Thomas & Hutton.
Mr. Solms stated that in connection with the conditions
existing at the property of Herbert F. Goring on 1st Ave., that
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Mr. Reed hauled away 14 loads of trash, the Mayor asked Mr.
Lang what was wrong with the building, Mr. Lang stated that
it was in very bad condition, the Mayor asked what it would
cost to put it in condition, Mr. Lang stated that he would
have to check on this, fur. Solms said that the Town has to
know wants wrong to have the right to condemn it, the Mayor
appointed a committee consisting of Mr. Lang, and Edmund
Solomon to check and report to Mr. Solms.
Mr. Chu stated that he was negotiating for the con-
struction of a movie theatre on the Island that would repre-
sent an investment of approximately $45,000.00, that he had
arranged to have it leased over a period of years to the Lucas
interests and represented by Jno. A. Cunningham, but that he
cannot do it alone and wants suggestions and help from the Town,
Councilman Brown stated that he was familiar with what Mr. Chu
had stated and Mr. Chu had gone into the matter thoroughly, that
it is proposed to form a Stock Co. and money must be raised,Mr.
Chu asked if the Town would minimize the assessment on the im-
provements during the early years of its operation, Councilman
Brown stated that anyone putting up commercial buildings should
be given a reduction in assessments and suggested that Council
give its approval of the project, as the building could also be
used for convention purposes, the Mayor stated that future ad-
ministrations could not be bound on the granting of reductions
and etc., Council Lovell moved that the project be approved,
Councilman Hosti seconded and the motion passed.
The minutes of the meeting of January 18 , 1950 were
read and adopted.
The Mayor informed Council that the State Highway De-
partment had agreed to resurface Jones Ave. and to increase its
width 2 feet on each side and that it would be included in High-
way 80, that work had also been started on the eastern side of
Butler Ave. between 6th and 7th Streets and that pipe was also
being placed along 6th Street so as to drain off that section,
the Highway Department also agreed to furnish the Town with the
necessary signs. The Mayor stated that the proposed new road
could not be built at this time as it could not be taken into
the Highway System as Route 80, he was informed that if the
people can be gotten to vote that it could be put in the next
referendum, also that the new bridge at Thunderbolt had run into
difficulties, primarily the acquiring of a right of way.
Councilman Brown stated that work should soon be start-
ed on the entrance to the Town and that after it was started it
should be finished in about two weeks.
Councilman Smith stated that in connection with the
new fire plugs needed that progress was being made, 1:61 had con-
tacted Mr. C. F. Powers who informed him that the map of the
Tybee Water Works showing the locations had not been kept up to
date, that Mr. A. P. Solomon, Jr. had agreed to bring the map
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up to date and that a photostap of this new map would be turned
over to Mr. C. W. Owen of the Rate Bureau.
The Mayor stated that the Savannah Electric & power Co.
had agreed that in the future they would consolidate all the
Towns electric bills on one reading which would make a substantial
reduction.
The Mayor asked what Council was going to do in reference
to Area A, Councilman Hosti stated that the business of Mr. A. P.
Solomon Jr. on Butler & 2nd is in the clear, Councilman Lovell
moved that the Ordinance covering Area A, be construed as inter-
preted by the Town Attorney, which is that commercial buildings
could be erected on Butler Ave., Councilman Stith seconded and
the motion passed.
Mr. smith requested permission to move one of the Htitil
Tybee cottages to a lot owned by Mr. T. Voight adjacent to his
garage on Butler Ave., this lot being smaller than those allowed
by the Building Code in this area. Mr. Smith was excused.
Councilman Meddin read a statement covering the past sev-
eral years of the comparative operations of Town government.
Councilman Meddin moved that bills for the month of Jan-
uary amounting to 41152.9$ be paid, Councilman Hosti seconded
and the motion passed.
Councilman Smith asked what was to be done in connection
with the proposed telephone toll station in jail for use of the
Fire and police Departments. It was decided to hold the matter
up at this time.
Councilman Smith stated that Mr. Julian Corish, Attorney
for Mr. J. A. O'Leary stated that he was not satisfied with the
re- assessment of Mr. OILeary's property.
Councilman Smith stated that he understood that the
Electrical Inspector appointed by the Mayor was not to engage
in the electrical business. No action was taken at this time.
Councilman Smith stated that he had been approached by
a representative of the Liberty National Bank & Trust Co. who
was soliciting on of the Town's accounts. It was decided to hold
off on this at present.
Councilman Brown commenting on the personel of the sew-
erage Department, one man now working at the Treatment plant
could be cut off but if this was done then he would have to be
hired on an hourly basis which would eventually cost the Town
more money, he suggested that this man could be doing extra work
with the Department of public Works.
Councilman Hosti wanted to know who was in charge of the
Building Department he stated that Mr. Lang was reporting to him
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in connection with building activities and that recently had stop-
ped work on a building because the Contractor did not have a li-
cense, Mr. Lang had requested Chief Stewart to put the roan on the
docket but the Chief had refused.
Councilman Hosti said that anybody having work done on their
property should get a permit from the Building Inspector.
Councilman Meddin moved that the discount be allowed on the
1949 taxes of Tybee Beach Co., Lynes Realty Co., B. Taylor Smith
and W. F. Lynes, Jr. d /bae Lynes Realty Co. and Mary F. Dempsy.
Councilman Smith seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Hosti moved that the 1949 Plumbing Bond of Jno.
M. Foughner be cancelled. Councilman Brown seconded and the motion
passed.
Councilman Hosti stated that Major Landreth requested
permission to tie up his cruiser to haul passengers at the public
dock. Permission was granted provided he be responsible to any
damages he may do to the Town's property.
Councilman Smith moved that the following Resolution be
adopted. Councilman Brown seconded and inFthe voting five voted
yes, nays none, one absent.
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in order to pay the expenses of the Mayor and
Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach for the calendar year,
1950, it is necessary to make a temporary loan of $6,000.00;
and,
WHEREAS,•the total gross income of the Mayor and Council-
men of the Town of Savannah Beach for the year 1949 collected
amounted to $83,947.25; and,
WHEREAS, there is no loan to said Mayor and Councilmen
now unpaid which was made under the provisions of Paragraph IV,
Section VII, Article VII, of the Constitution of the State of
Georgia; and,
WHEREAS, the total anticipated revenue of the Mayor and
Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach for the calendar year
1950 is $93,500.00 and the aggregate of this proposed temporary
loan, and other contracts or obligations for current expenses,
is not in excess of such total anticipated revenue for the calen-
dar year 1950; and,
WHEREAS, the Savannah Bank & Trust Company has agreed to
make a temporary loan to the said Mayor and Councilmen of
$6,000.00 payable on or before the 31st day of December, 1950,
with interest thereon at the rate of 3-0 per annum; it being
a condition of said loan by said bank theft the proceeds of said
loan shall be used only to pay current expenses which include
salaries.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Councilmen
of the Town of Savannah Beach in Council assembled that the Mayor
and Councilmen of :tlje Town of Savannah Beach procure from the
Savannah;Bank & Truet Company a temporary loan in the amount of
$6,000.04, payable on or before the 31st day of December, 1950,
and bearing interest at the rate of 3-0 per annum. Said loan
shall also be payable, at the option of said Mayor and Council-
men, in whole or in part at any time between the effecting of said
loan and the 31st day of December, 1950, with full abatement of
interest; on the part of principal so paid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proceeds of said loan
shall be used to pay current expenses which includes salaries.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Honorable Edward A. Dutton
Mayor, of the Mayor'and.Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, Georgia, or the then Acting Mayor, is hereby author-
ized and directed to execute the necessary promissory agreement
or agree ants with Said bank and the Clerk of Council is hereby
authoriz d and directed to attest the signature ^of the Mayor,
or Actin Mayor, and affix to said instrument or instruments
the offioial seal of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia.
Councilman peters moved that as the Town is indebted to
Mayor Dutton that the discount on his taxes and Georgia B. Dutton
for 1949 be allowed, Councilman Hosti seconded and the motion
passed.
Councilman Meddin moved that the following Ordinance be
adopted,j'Councilman Brown seconded and the motion passed.
AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A RECREATION CO',MMISSION
FOR SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, TO BE KNOWN AS
"SAVANNAH BEACH RECREATION COMMISSION ";TO PROVIDE
FOR THE MEMBERS TO COMPOSE SAID BOARD, THEIR TERM
OF OFFICE, THEIR DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of
Savannah Beach., Tybee Island, in Oouneil assembled, and it is
hereby ordained by authority thereof:
SECTION 1. There is hereby established a Recreation Com-
mission for Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to be known as the
"Savannah Beach Recreation Commission ".
SECTION 2.
Said Commission shall be composed of five (5)
members, each of whom must be twenty -one (21) years of age or
more and'ishail be'a'duly qualified voter or resident of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island,
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SECTION 3. That said members shall be appointed by the
Mayor with the approval of Council and shall be appointed to
hold office for a term Which shall run concurrently with that
of the said Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island.
SECTION 4+. It shall be the duty of the members of said
Recreation Commission to manage, direct and care for all muni-
cipal play grounds, supervise and carry out the recreation pol-
icy in order to fit the needs of the inhabitants of the Town of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, and they shall cooperate with mem-
bers of the educational and other agencies or organizations fur-
nishing recreation to the general public.
SECTION 5. The Commission shall have a chairman who
shall be elected by the members of said Commission and who shall
serve for the term of office during which a Commission is appoint-
ed.
SECTION 6. The duties, powers and privileges hereinabove
given ancr designated unto said Commission shall not empower said
Commission to incur any debts for which the Town of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, shall be responsible.
There being no further business, Council adjourned,
subject to the call of the Mayor.
erk o Council
Mayor