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The regular meeting
in the Town Hall, and was
Councilmen Peters, Brown,
Reed, Charles H. Walsh, A.
Shaw.
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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
March 9, 1950
of Town Council was held today at 4 P.M.
attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided,
Smith, Meddin, Town Attorney Solms, Supt.
P. Solomon 111, E. J. Solomon and L.
Mr. Walsh requested permission to fill in the marshlands
west of 4th Avenue between 10th and llth Streets to Horsepen Greek,
he presented a map showing a proposed subdivision. He was exeused.
Mr. Solomon,111 protested against the 1950 assessment plac-
ed on his property on Sec. C of Lots 156 -157, Ward 1, he contend-
ing that the valuation of $5000.00 placed on the property is too
high. Mr. Solomon was excused.
Mr. Shaw of the Dual Parking Meter Company demonstrated
several types of parking meters in connection with the proposed
use of parking meters by the Town for the coming season. Mr. Shaw
was excused.
In the matter of conditions existing at the Goring cottage,
1010 let Avenue, Mr. Mitchell Young, Electrical Inspector, stated
that the wiring downstairs is very bsd, and that ppstairs there
were no base receptacles, some of the extensions were run from
the ceiling Lights, the water pump was hooked up with a lamp cord.
Chief Edmund Solomon stated that the ordinance calls for a water
system, that he had gone into the attic -and was suprised at the
condition that he found, it was strewn with old boxes, lumber,
trash, closets were full of paper, there was a 55 gallon oil
drum on the porch from which cans were filled to transfer to the
stove, all rooms were full of everything imaginable. Mr. Young
stated that he saw two commodes he also stated that Mrs. Goring
told him of some of the defects. Councilman Smith asked if the
rooms were still full of junk. Mr. Metts stated that the house is
in bad shape itself, that the attic was full of trash, there is
a well there that is obsolete, he stated that a sample of the
water should be taken, also that the building is a fire hazard
and is about to cave in, he saw evidences of rats, there is no
shower in the shower room, that one commode is usable. Mr. Lang
stated that the building is in bad shape, that some of the sills
are rotten, some of the underpining of the porches is rotten,
and that the porch sills are gone, the roof sags in some places,
that if the house is not repaired it should be condemned. He con-
sidered the house repairable.
The Mayor informed Council that Councilman Lovell is con-
fined to the Oglethorpe sanitarium with a ruptured appendix, and
that he had had flowers sent, the members of Council regretted
his illness and wished for him a speedy recovery.
The Mayor statild that the necessary signs had been gotten
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from the State Highway Department, that the large electric travel-
ing crane in the shop was sold for $2470.00, that the siren is in
the shop but there is no place to put it.
Councilman Smith asked about the telephone at the jail
for the fire station. The-Mayor appointed Councilman Smith and
Town Attorney Solms a committee to get together with the police
and Fire Departments to ascertain where to put it. The Mayor
wanted to know if the extra man on the Sewerage Department had
reported to Mr. Reed as yet, Mr. Reed stated that he had not, the
Mayor stated that he could not see the need for four men on the
Sewerage Department.
The Mayor asked what was the opinion of Council in connec-
tion with the proposed subdivision of Charles H. Walsh, Council-
man Peters moved that if he agrees to run a pipe line thru that
portion of the ditch that he expects to cover without expense to
the Town, and that he give the necessary easement, subject to the
approval of the Supt. of Public Works that the request be granted.
Councilman Smith seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Smith stated that he had talked with Mr. C. F.
Powers of the Tybee Water Works relative to the installation of
additional fire plugs, but as yet nothing has been done, Mr. A.P.
Solomon, Jr. does not have the map ready, if the matter was delay-
ed further it might cost the Tybee Water Works additional money,
and that something should be done about it now, Mr. Powers was
agreeable, Mr. Solomon was dilatory. Mayor Dutton stated that
Councilman Smith informed him that Mr. Powers wanted to cooperate
but if the Town cant get the map the Town will do the work.
The Mayor requested Councilman Brown to report on his
contact with the Engineering Dept., relative to the proposed groin
extending from 18th Street, Councilman Brown stated that the U.S.
Engineering Dept. did not think much of it, the Mayor asked what
had been done in connection with the bad condition of the Tilton
and let Street groins, Mr. Reed had handled the matter with Mr.
J. J. Hutton who handled with the Atlantic Creosoting Co. they
took samples which they claim showed creosote still in the groins,
they are now using domestic oils in their treatment process, that
further investigation is necessary, the Atlantic Creosoting Co.
stated that the Town did not furnish specifications as to what
was wanted, both groins are in the same relative condition. Work
has been started on the entrance to the Town limits.
The Mayor stated that Congressman Preston had contacted
him relative to the Town acquiring some of the buildings on Cock -
spur Island. He stated that some of the buildings could be used
and it might be well to negotiate with the U. S Government with
a view to getting some of them. Councilman Brown suggested that
a survey be made and if it does not cost too much to purchase
some of them that the Town do so, the Mayor appointed a committee
consisting of Councilman Meddin, Smith and Brown and requested
Supt. Reed to accompany them.
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Councilman Smith asked what was the status of the doors
that -were to be put up in the fire station, Mr. Reed stated that
they had not been put up as he had some other work to do there
and wanted to do it all at one time.
Council was informed that Mr. Mike Goldberg, the operator
of Stephen's Place, stated that he would pay for the material if
the Town would open the plat on Butler Avenue in front of his
place of business, the Mayor suggested that if too many openings
were made that it will ruin the entire plat, it was the opinion
of Council that it would be agreeable to open the plat in front
of Stephen's Place provided that he writes a letter to the Town
agreeing to pay for the work when it is done.
The Mayor suggested that in connection with the property
of Herbert Goring and Fannie Goring at 1010 1st Avenue, that Mr.
Solms notify the owners that if they comply with complaints made
against the premises within 30 days and will vacate the property
during that time that the Town will not condemn it. He referred
the matter to Mr. Solms stating that the matter should be com-
pleted within 30 days.
Councilman Meddin moved that the assessment on Sec. C,
Lots 156 -157, Ward 1, on the improvements be reduced to $4000.00,
Councilman Smith seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Meddin informed Council that he had checked
on several different types of parking meters, the Mayor referred
the matter to the Finance Committee to check and make recomenda-
tions.
The Mayor informed Council that he had placed Councilman
Smith on the committees on which Councilman Lovell served during
Councilman Lovells illness.
Councilman Meddin suggested that a list of all licenses
be put into a card index and also kept in a book so as to have
a cross check on all licenses.paid and due, he suggested that
the license committee make a survey of all business locations
with the Chief, the Mayor stated that all licenses must be paid
by June 1st, Councilman Peters stated that no beer licenses be
issued until all other licenses that applied to a place of bus-
iness are paid.
Councilman Meddin moved that bills for the month of Feb-
ruary amounting to $1219.77 be paid, Councilman Smith seconded
and the motion passed.
Councilman Smith stated that the fire engine needs some
repairs and it would be necessary to spend some money to do this.
Councilman Brown suggested that a concrete bottom be
placed in the ditch on the eastern side of Butler Avenue between
6th and 7th Streets, the Mayor stated that he would contact the
State Highway Department concerning this matter.
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Councilman Smith stated that in connection with the pro -
posed new road to the beach and which is to be voted on in the
next referendum that the Town should promote it if it wants it,
the Mayor said that the residents approve of it and that the
public should be asked to support it, that the Chamber of Com-
merce should push it, the various clubs should be requested to
indorse it, talks should be given over the radio and etc., it
was the opinion of Council that the Chamber of Commerce should
take the lead in pushing the matter.
A petition was presented by the Tybee p. T. A. and also
by the p. T. A. of St. Michaels School protesting against stray
dogs roaming on the Island and requesting that the Town enforce
the ordinance pertaining to dogs.
Attention was called to Council of the encroachment on the
western side of Butler Avenue north of 17th Street by Louis Black
and Sam Blumenthal who have pia.nted a number of shrubs and Span-
ish Bayonets in the street. The Clerk was instructed to notify
both to remove these at once.
Councilman Meddin informed Council that Mr. A. P. Solomon,
Jr. had constructed a new building on land owned by the Tybee
Water Works on Butler Avenue, the Mayor instructed Town Attorney
Solms to notify Mr. C. F. Powers that Mr. Solomon is operating
a private business on Tybee Water Works property.
Councilman peters moved that the discount on the 1949 taxes
be allowed W. G. Logan, Councilman Meddin seconded and the motion
passed.
A petition was presented by Mrs. Blanche Solomon protest-
ing against the assessment on the improvements on lot 29 -B, Ward 1.
Petition was denied.
Councilman Meddin moved that a resubdivision of beach lots
35 & 36, Central ward submitted by L. H. Smith, Sr. be approved,
Councilman Smith seconded and the motion passed.
The following letters are in connection with a private
parking space owned by J. B. Pound Hotel Company south of and
adjacent to 3rd Street.
February 23, 1950
Hon. Edward A. Dutton
Mayor, Savannah Beach
Tybee Island, Ga.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
DeSoto Hotel Beach Club owned and operated by
J. B. Pound Hotel Company opened up some time ago a private
parking space on its property south of the Hotel off Butler
Avenue.
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I am writing to advise the Town of Savannah Beach
through you that no dedication of the driveway has been
wade as a part of the street or for public parking facili-
ties, the portion in question being entirely private and
reserved as such.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Alex A. Lawrence
Attorney J. B. pound Hotel Co.
February 24, 1950
Bouhan, Lawrence, Williams & Levy
Attorneys at Law
Commercial Building
Savannah, Georgia
Attention Mr. A. A. Lawrence
Dear Sir:
I beg to acknowledge receipt of your faVrDr, of February
23rd advising me that the DeSoto Hotel Beach Club owned and
operated by J. B. Pound Hotel Company opened a private park-
ing place on its property south of the Hotel off Butler
Avenue and that there would be no dedication of the drive-
way as a part of the street or for public parking facilities
Third Street is a sixty (60) foot street and this is the
only footage the Municipality will claim.
Very truly yours,
/8/ Edward A. Dutton
Mayor
Councilman peters moved that the following Resolution be
adopted, Councilman Smith seconded and the motion passed.
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, section 5 of an Act of the General Assembly of
Georgia, approved by His Excellency, the Governor of said State,
on the 19th day of August, 1922 (Georgia Laws, 1922, page 9g$)
and the laws ammendatory thereof require that the General Election
provided for under the Charter of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia, shall be conducted and held under the jurisdiction and
authority of three (3) impartial and disinterested free - holders
who shall act as election managers and who shall be selected by
the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach then in
office, and who shall further arrange and provide for under the
aforesaid the impartial operation of said election and declare
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the result of said election to their best skill and power; and,
WHEREAS,the said Charter and Ammendments of the same here-
inabove mentioned require that the General Election of a Mayor
and six (6) Councilmen shall be held on the first Monday in April
1950; and,
WHEREAS, said Municipality now desires to name four (4)
impartial and disinterested free- holders, three (3) of whom
shall act as managers of said election and one (1) of whom shall
act as an alternate manager, as aforesaid;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen
of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council
assembled, that Mrs. Eva yagle, Mrs. Maude P. McGinn and Jno. E.
Register be and the same are hereby named as impartial and dis-
interested managers who shall arrapge, provide, conduct and de-
clare the results of the General Election to be held on the first
Monday in April, 1950, for the election of Mayor and Councilmen
of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mrs. Catherine Blackburn be
and she is hereby named as an alternate manager in the event of
a failure to act by one of the above named managers; and she is
hereby empowered with all the authority hereinabove set forth
for a manager of the said General Election to be held on the
first Monday in April, 1950, for the election of Mayor and
Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Be Tybee Island, Georgia.
no further business f/ Counci
f the Mayor.
Mayor
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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
April 3, 1950
A special meeting of Town Council was held today in the
Town Hall at 6 p. M. and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who pre-
sided, Councilmen Peters, Hosti, Brown, Smith, Lovell, Meddin,
Town Attorney Solms and Representatives from Karpark Corporation
and Dual Parking Meter Company.
The meeting was called for the following purposes:
1. Consolidating returns of the General Election.
2. To consider the advisability of installing parking meters.
3. Adopt a Resolution on the death of Col. E. Geo. Butler,
a former Mayor of Savannah Beach.
Councilman peters moved that the report of the managers be
received and adopted, Councilman Meddin seconded and the motion
passed.
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REPORT OF MANAGERS
ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 3, 1950
We, the undersigned, who were duly appointed as Managers of
the election for Mayor and Councilmen Of the Town of Savannah
Beach, by resolution adopted by Council at a meeting held on
March 9th, 1950, and who have conducted said election held on
April 3rd, 1950, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter
of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, and the laws of the State of
Georgia applicable thereto, do hereby certify that said election
was held on April 3rd, 1950, in accordance with the law, and that
the following candidates received the number of votes set forth
opposite their names for said offices, in skid election:
For Mayor
Edward A. Dutton 220 votes
For Councilmen who are residents and
domiciled in Chatham County, outside
the corporate limits of the Town of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, and own
property at Savannah Beach, Tybee Island.
William S. Lovell
Alexander Meddin
John A. Peters
For Councilmen who are bona fide
residents and domiciled within the
corporate limits of the Town of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island.
James A. Brown
Benno P. Hosti
Thomas F. Smith
E. J. Solomon
220 votes
220 votes
220 votes
219 votes
220 votes
220 votes
1 vote
We therefore certify that Edward A. Dutton has received the
highest number of votes cast for any candidate for Mayor of said
Town; that William S. Lovell, Alexander Meddin, and John A. peters
have received the highest number of votes cast for any candidate
for the office of Councilmen of said Town who are bona fide res-
idents and domiciled in Chatham County, outside of the corporate
limits of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, and erwn prop-
erty at Savannah Beach, Tybee Island; and that James A. Brown,
Benno P. Hosti and Thomas F. Smith have received the gighest
number of votes cast for any candidates for the office of Council-
men of said Town who are bona fide residents and domiciled within
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the corporate limits of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island.
This third day of April, 1950.
/s/ J. E. Register
Manager
/s/ Maude p. McGinn
Manager
/s/ Eva H. Yagle
Manager
Councilman Lovell moved that the following Resolution be
adopted, Councilman Hosti seconded and the motion passed.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the managers duly named by Resolution passed by
the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, Georgia, in Council assembled on the ninth day of March,
1950, to conduct the election just concluded and held on this
the third day of April, 1950, at Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
for the purpose of electing a Mayor and six (6) Councilmen,
three (3) of whom shall be bona fide residents and domiciled
within the corporate limits of the Town of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Islam), and three (3) of whom shall be bona fide resi-
dents and domiciled in Chatham County, outside the corporate
limits of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to hold
office until the first Monday in April, 1952, or until their
successors have been duly elected and qualified, have made the
consolidated returns and /or results to the Mayor and Councilmen
calling said election, which consolidation was done in the
presence of and together with the several managers; and,
WHEREAS, it appears that Edward A. Dutton received th
highest number of votes for Mayor of the Town of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island; and,
WHEREAS, James A. Brown, Benno P. Hosti and Thomas F.
Smith received the highest number of votes for Councilmen of
the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, who are bona fide
residents and domiciled within the corporate limits of the
Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, and William S. Lovell,
Alexander Meddin and John A. peters received the highest num-
ber of votes for Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, who are bona fide residents and domiciled in
Chatham County, outside the corporate limits of the Town of
- -Savannah Beach, Tybee Island;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen
-- of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council assembled,
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and it is hereby resolved by the authority of the same that the
result of said election be and the same is hereby declared as
electing:
Edward A. Dutton Mayor
James A. Brown Councilman
Benno p. Hosts Councilman
Thos. F. Smith Councilman
John A. Peters Councilman
Alexander Meddin Councilman
Wm. S. Lovell Councilman
for the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to hold office
until the first Monday in April, 1952, or until their successors
are elected and duly qualified; said results appearing from the
returns of said election managers, which said returns are here -
by adopted and made a part hereof.
Mr. presented the Karpark meter and offered a
six month trial period at a price of $64.50 each delivered and
installed plus an initial expense of $3.50 each. He was excused.
Mr. Shaw of the Dual Parking Meter Company presented his
meter and submitted the details of the Company's contract, the
price of the Dual meter being $66.00 each installed. He wqs ex-
cused.
Councilman Meddin estimated that 712 meters would be needed
and moved that the Town use parking meters in the parking areas
and on some of the streets where needed, and that they be install-
ed for use starting with the summer season of 1950.
Councilman Hosti moved that the Town purchase from the
Dual Parking Meter Company, according to the survey made, esti-
mated at 700 on the terms of the contract of the Dual Company
and subject to the Town Attorney approving said contract, Council-
man Lovell seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The Police
Committee will work out the details.
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, by unanimous vote of the Mayor and Councilmen of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, it has been agreed that parking
meters should be installed in both parking lots along the Strand,
and Along 15th, 16th 17th and 18th streets; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Councilmen have fully investigated
several different types of parking meters with a view to pur-
chasing the best suited meter for the locations named above as
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well as the best irking meter for the cost price of the same;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council-
men of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council assembled, and
it is hereby resolved by the authority of same, that the Mayor
is hereby empowered to execute a contract for the purchase of
the necessary mumbers of meters not to exceed seven hundred
twenty -five (725) in number for the price of sixty -six dollars
($66.00), each, with the Dual Parking Meter Company of Canton,
Ohio, and the Clerk of Council is hereby authorized to attest
the same and the Town Attorney is authorized and directed to
approve the form of said contract , together with the Mayor.
Councilman Peters moved that the following Resolution
on the death of Col. E. Geo. Butler, former Mayor of Savannah
Beach, be adopted, Councilman Lovell seconded and the motion
passed.
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Colonel E. George Butter, a life -long supporter
and an energetic worker for the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, departed this life on Sunday, April 2, 1950; and
WHEREAS, Col. Butler was an outstanding leader in civic
affairs and the business life of Savannah Beach, Tybee island,
as well as Savannah, Georgia, and for many years performed im-
portant services for the advancement of the Town of Savannah
Beach, Savannah and Chatham County, Georgia where many of his
projects materially increased the welfare of both of these
cities and the county; all of which has endeared him in the
hearts of the citizens of Savannah Beach as well as the hearts
of the officers of the Municipality; and
WHEREAS, Col. Butler, in the early days of the growth
of the Town of Savannah Beach, then known as Town of Tybee,
was extremely energetic in his work for the early development
of said Town for which he served as Mayor from May 1, 1922 un-
til March 27, 1925.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council-
men of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council
assembled, that in the death of Col. E. Geo. Butler, the Town
of Savannah Beach has lost one of its most valued and beloved
citizens and true friend and that the sympathy of the Mayor
and Councilmen and that of the citizens of the Municipality be
extended to the family of Col. Butler;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution
be spread upon the minutes of Council and that a copy thereof
be sent to the family of Col. Butter.
There being no further business, Council adjourned,
subject to the call of the Mayor.
Mayor