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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19521008CCMeeting167 Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. October 8, 1952 The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at _p. M. in the Town Hall and was attended by Chairman of Coun- cil Meddin, who presided, Councilmen peters, Hosti, Coleman, Strong, Lovell, Town Attorney Solms, Supt. Reed and Chief McCutchen. Councilman Lovell stated that the present effluent line at the Treatment plant is inadequate as the water does not get out of the Plant fast enough, he suggested using the present cast iron pipe line and putting in a pump to push the water into the South Channel faster and that he was getting prices on this now. Matter referred to Councilman Lovell and Supt. Reed to handle. Chief McCutchen asked what was to be done about heat- ing the Jail, what kind of fuel was going to be used as it is now the men have to clean out the ashes of the furnace and get dirty, he suggested that it be converted to an oil burner, he would also like to paint the inside of the Jail. Supt. Reed was requested to get three (3) estimates as to the cost of con- verting the furnace to an oil burner. Chief McCutchen stated that he needs twelve (12) beds at the Jail, Councilman Peters asked if he could use cots, he stated that he could. It was moved, seconded and passed that twelve (12) cots and mattress- . es be purchased for the Jail. Chief McCutchen read a letter from Dual Company about two sample heads sent to them, he claims the heads were sent on July 18th, this is the first reply he has received relative to them, the meters are still not operating correctly, the meters operated about 80% of efficiency after the Dual Com- pany's two men were sent here to work on them, Councilman Meddin suggested waiting until the heads that were sent to Dual have been returned to see if they are alright, if not, then handle further, Councilman Peters stated that they should be written to now to return the two heads that the Town Attor- ney handle the matter with Dual, Councilman Meddin offered the use of the old Company "Du building to store the meters. It was moved, seconded and passed that bills for the month of September for General Government amounting to $1972.13, and that bills for the Water Department, Revenue, amounting to 1177.05 and bills for Groin and Seawall Account amounting to $600.00, be paid. Councilman Strong called attention to the need of additional prisoners to carry on the work. Councilman Hosti stated that some thought should be given to adopting Social Security benefits for the Employees x.68 of the Town, Councilman Medlin asked which was best Group In- surance or Social Security. Town Attorney Solms was requested to check on this matter. Mr. B. P. Hosti requested that he be allowed the dis- counts on the 1951 and 1952 taxes. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be allowed, provided he pays up all his tax- es thru April 30, 1953. A petition was presented from Mr. William H. Strong offering to purchase a tract of land adjoining the property of John L. Strong, owned by the Town, it is approximately 1501 x 150'. Mr. William H. Strong offered $200.00 for this parcel of land, referred to the Assessment Committee to check and report back. There being no further business, Council adjourned, subject to the call of the Mayor. h / Cl;. rk of Cou it Mayor Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,Ga. November 12, 1952. The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 4 P.M. in the Town Hall and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who presided, Councilmen Meddin, Coleman, Strong, Lovell, Town Attorney Solms, Supt. Reed, Chief McCutchen and Mr. J. W. Lang. The minutes of the meeting held on October 8th were read and adopted. Councilman Lovell informed Council that. the Whitmire Tank Company's men were dismantling the water tower at Fort Screven, he also stated that in connection with the costs of correcting the discharge of the effluent line at the Treatment Plant that he had gotten estimates and suggested having Thomas & Hutton check it, he estimated that a pumping station with the pump and motors etc costs $3,182.00 and to run another line of concrete pipe would cost about $1,800.00, it was moved, seconded and passed that the matter be referred to the Sewerage Committee with power to act. . It was moved,- seconded and passed that James Guy Burke be appointed Chief of the Fire Department. Councilman Coleman presented an estimate from Thomas plumb- ing Company to convert the coal burning system in the Jail to an oil burning system which also included installing an electric hot water heater for the sum of $580.00, it was moved, seconded and passed that this be authorized.