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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19510305CCMeeting76 -N ASSOCIATE MEMBERS- OF THE BOARD OF TERM OF OFFICE ADJUSTMENT 1. J. P. MILLER 2, ABRO ROBINSON 3, R. E. VAN BUREN 3 years from date hereof 2 years from date hereof 1 year from date hereof SECTION 4. All ordinances, and parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. APPROVED AND PASSED THIS 8th day of February, 1951. There being no further business, Council adjourned, subject to the call of the Mayor. Mayor Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. March 5, 1951 The regular meeting. of Town Council was held to- day at 4 p M in the Council Room and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided, Councilman peters, Meddin, Hosti, Lovell, Smith, Town Attorney Solms, Mr. & Mrs. T. E. Fitzgibbon, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur payne, Chief McCutchen, Supt. Reed and Mr. Lang. Mr. & Mrs. Payne objected to the closing of a portion of Meddin Drive, contending that it would deprive them of an entrance to their property. Mr. Fitzgibbon stated that there were 13 lots on this drive way which is a raised drive that is supported by a concrete wall, having an entrance at both ends, that the other property owners have agreed to buy their portion, now it id a traffic hazard, and only one car can drive over it at a time. Mr. & Mrs. Payne and Mr. & Mrs. Fitzgibbon were excused. The minutes of the meeting of January 11th were read and adopted. !r. Reed stated the Campbell Avenue water main tying into the Ft. Screven line was completed and also that two additional fire plugs were installed, also that the small siren is now connected on the roof of the Fire Station. HENRY M. BUCKLEY. CLERK OF COUNCIL. ALEX MEDDIN. CHAIRMAN OF BOARD ANTON F. SOLMS. JR. TOWN ATTORNEY. DR. C. A. HENDERSON • HEALTH OFFICER COUNCILMEN JAMES A. BROWN B. P. HOST( WILLIAM S. LOVELL ALEX MEDDIN. JOHN A. PETERS THOMAS F. SMITH TYBEE ISLAND • TOWN HALL • PHONE 1 • S AV AN NAH BEACH, GA. March 6th, 1951. Mrs. Kate DeW. Goodman, Secretary Library Board Savannah Beach, Georgia Dear Mrs. Goodman: I beg to acknowledge receipt of your kind favor of February 27th, 1951 with reference to moving the Library to the present Court Room. and Building Inspectors Office. I expect to have the present Court oorn and Building Inspector's Office vacated within the net thirty (30) days and will ask that, your Board move the Library as 'soon as possible. Assuring you that it is always a pleasure for me to cooperate with you and your Board, .I am with)est wishes, EAD /vl t The Honor..e; cr-p Sovehaah Leer 14x . lour cene .{PAZ t 4 the :•L,ibrary -Board 7fic,h. offer. a a110 us to us" . d i ngy rd- "� for' s. office for • February oh, Georgia 19 5.1 i yot for :;o:art B,aom Library_. f, :. • !: avant t1) 77 The Mayor informed Council that the Library Board had informed him that the present Library facilities were inadequate and wanted the use of the Court Room and the small office now used by Mr. Lang so what he had decided to do was to let the Library have those two rooms and in turn move the Court Room to the new Jail, he had instructed Chief McCutchen to have the police Department move the fur- niture and etc. over to the new Court Room in the new Jail, the Building & plumbing Inspector and the Superintendent of Water Works office will be moved into the office now•occupi- ed by the Mayor. Councilman Smith asked when the large siren will be checked, Mr. Reed said that he will look after it, Mr. Reed stated also that he was having difficulties with some of the fittings that had been ordered against plans drawn by Thomas & Hutton who in turn used the Tybee Water Works map some parts of which were wrong. Councilman Smith stated that the new tapping fee for water installation had been made $25.00 and-that running water lines over 6o feet the cost would be for one inch pipe .40 cents per foot. Mr. Lang presented several samples of cut -off cocks, one of which was a round way stop cock, which would be the proper one to use, the Mayor instructed him to notify all plumbers that this type of cock would be used and anyone violating this , their license would be revoked, Mr. Lang stated that C. E. Thomas, plumber, had several other types of cocks on hand, the Mayor instructed him to let Thomas use up what he now has on hand. The Mayor stated that the new Jail needed some paint- ing and that the police Department could do the job. The Mayor asked when the parking meters should be put up, Councilman Meddin said that he thought March 15th would be a good time. Chief McCutchen requested that ten mattresses in the jail .be renovated at a cost of $44.00, Councilman Meddin moved that this be done, Councilman Lovell seconded and the motion passed. Chief McCutchen also requested that the Jail be fur- nished with a First Aid Kit and that in connection with the drive to pick up stray dogs that this had to be postponed as the dog catcher was sick. Councilman Smith stated that the pollee car has con- siderable mileage on it, that all the prices were going up and if it was intended to get a new police car it should be done now. The Mayor requested Councilman Smith to check on this to ascertain what kind of a deal could be ade. 78 Councilman Meddin moved that bills for the month of February amounting to T01411.01 and also bills for the month of February for the Water.Works Department amounting to 037.72 be paid, Councilman Hosti seconded and the mo- tion passed. Councilman Smith stated that in connection with the water tank at Ft. Screven that Hutton & Thomas can get $7,000.00 for it where it is, it was decided to have them ask for bids. Councilman Smith informed Council that Mr. pris S. Blair wants a raise in salary as he is doing more work, Councilman Smith stated that Mr. Blair checks all of the water pumps and answers calls all hdursPof the night and is a very willing worker. It was decided to hold off on this matter until the budget committee meets. Councilman Meddin moved that Section E of Lots 21 -A and 22 -A, Ward 1, now the parsonage of Trinity Metho- dist Chapel be tax exempti:TCouncilman Smith seconded and the motion passed. A letter was read from the Servicemens Recreation Center requesting that the water hill for the months of Dec- ember and January be cancelled as these facilities were not in operation, it was the opinion of Council that these charges should not be waived. Councilman Smith stated that he was informed that in some instances some of the water meters were improperly read. A letter was read from the Joseph F. Griffin Fuel Supply Company questioning the license fee charged for the sale of gasoline and etc. on the Island. The matter was re- ferred to Town Attorney Solms. Councilman Smith informed Council that it had been brought to his attention that he bad condition of the bulkhead on the property of William C. Helmly, Lots 42 & S.i 43, Ward 6, is endangering adjointing property and he should be made to repair it. Councilman Meddin moved that the following Resolution on the death of Mr. Carl Espy, Sr. be adopted, Councilman Smith seconded and the motion passed. 1 7g-A A R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, THE HONORABLE CARL ESPY, SR., an energetic supporter, outstanding worker, and former Councilman of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, February 11, 1951; and, SAS, Carl Espy, Sr., respectfully and affectionately known to virtually all citizens of the municipality, was a devoted servant and leader in the civic affairs, business, economic and political development of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, as well as the City of Savannah and Chatham County as further evidenced by his many outstanding deeds, enterprises and contributions throughout his lifetime. From his leadership in the cotton business unto and throughout his organization and direction of his construction business, he was always at the lead in these enterprises in our community. His contribution of time, effort, and material values gladly given to the welfare of this municipality, Savannah, and Chatham County, will long endear him in-the hearts of the citizens of Savannah Beach and throughout the neighboring City and County; and, WHEREA&, Carl Espy, Sr., early in the development and growth of the Town of Savannah Beach, then known as the Town of Tybee, was extremely energetic and hardworking in the development of aaid town for which he served as Councilman from April 14, 1925, until his retirement on May 9, 1932; during which time he not only held 'the office of Chairman of the Council but also was the leader of the governing body in each and every enterprise undertaken for the betterment of the community. These contributions and many others will long be remembered and stand as a monument to that good and faithful servant, Carl Espy, Sr., of days which have passed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council Assembled, that in the death of the Honorable Carl Espy, Sr., the citizens and the officials of the Town of Savannah Beach have lost a trIe- ;- - - -- - -- valued, and beloved citizen and a friend who long will be remembered and that the sympathy of the Mayor and Councilmen and that of the citizens of the Municipality be extended to the family of the Honorable Carl Espy, Sr.; 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 each of his daughters and each of the sons of the Honorable Carl Espy, Sr. There being no further business, Council adjourn- ed, subject to the call of the mayor. Mayor Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.. April 12, 1951 The regular meeting of Town Council was held today in the Council Room and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided, Councilmen Peters, Hosti, Brown, Lovell, Meddin, Smith, Town Attorney Solms, Supt. Reed, Chief McCutchen, Mr. T. E. Fitzgibbon, Mrs. Eugenia Willis, Mrs. V. C. Milton, Mr. Kenneth Quarterman, and Mr. Charles Walsh. Mr. Reed was asked about the condition of the bull- dozer, he stated that it needed repairing but he did not have time to repair it, he was also asked when the steps leading to the beach from the board weak were going to be put in place, he stated that he was waiting for the high tides period to pass, Councilman peters stated that one should be put in at 16th St. at once as at the present time there was no way to get to the beach. Councilman Lovell stated that he had checked on the rates fro electridal service for the Water Works System with the Savh. Electric & power Co.. He will have Thomas & Hutton also check the matter. The Mayor asked as to the use of the large siren now located on the water tower, Councilman Smith slated that application had been made to service it with 220 volts three phase power when it is placed at the Fire Station. The Mayor also called attention to the shortage of prisoners, Councilman peters stated that they had been promised more by Judge Houli- han. Supt. Reed stated that he found a condition existing in the large digester tank at the Treatment Plant, that there is a considerable accumulation of sand and sewerage in the tank that has to be taken oat, and that the only outlet is a 3 3/ inch pipe which puts a back pressure on the sludge pump, some of the pipes in the tank are connected and some are not. The matter was referred to Councilman Lovell and Supt. Reed to get together in an effort to correct this.