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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
March 11, 1953
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,
and Councilmen Peters, Coleman, Strong, Lovell, Meddin, Hosti, Town
Attorney Solms, Mr. L. E. Tomkins of the Dinean Parking Meter Corp.,
Mr. Raymond Fine, Supt. Reed and Chief McCutchen.
Mr. Tomkins demonstrated the Miller parking meter put out by
his company and wanted us to install about fifty (50) or sixty(60)
of these meters at Savannah Beach, the cost per meter is $67.50.
Referred to the Police Committee.
Councilman Strong reported that to repair the tennis courts
it would cost about $$175.00 using asphalt and that if a clay base
were used the cost would be about itgOO.00, no estimates were gotten
as to shuffle board courts at this time, he would get estimates on
putting on another soft ball diamond. Councilman Strong was authorized
to have the tennis courts repaired using the asphalt base.
Councilman Strong reported that the cost to close up the sides
of the shop using metal would cost about $1,100.00, he suggested that
the Town purchase a garage from the Fort Screven Development Company
for not over $200.00 and raze the building for the material, it was
also suggested that he contact W. P. R. Monroe, the building wrecker
in Savannah, Councilman Strong stated that if Council would authorize
him to do it he will have the job done just as cheaply as possible.
It was moved, seconded and passed that Councilman Strong be authorized
to have the sides of the shop in Fort Screven repaired.
The Mayor informed Council that he had met in the City Hall in
Savannah with the Savannah Beach Planning Board and Mr. Johnnie Gray
regarding the petition of Johnnie and Juanita Gray for approval of
"Ocean Park Sub - Division ", but that the Planning Board and the Health
Department had decided that it could not be approved until certain
conditions were met by the petitioners. He also informed Council that .
he had talked with Congressman Preston and Senators George and Russell
and Mr. Green of the F. H. A. in Washington requesting that, the F. H. A.
authorize loans at Savannah Beach, he was informed by them that the
loans can be gotten if the rules are complied with.
Councilman Meddin stated that Mr. Fred Wessels Jr, president of
the Atlantic Mutual Fire Insurance Company objects to putting in a
water meter at the Amfico Club claming that it is operated by the
Company for its employees and is not commercial, Mr. Solms stated that
Mr. Dennis Pearce representing Mr. Wessels was to appear before the
meeting today but could nOt come but wants to appear at the next meeting
of Council. It was decided that Councilman Lovell and Mr. Solms confer
with Mr. Pearce relative to this.
The Mayor asked Supt. Reed if a Doctor was called to the Convict
Camp every time a prisoner became ill, Mr. Reed stated that the Doctors
calls were made from the Convict Camp, the Mayor requested Mr. Solms to
see Dr. Redmond the County Doctor about treating prisoners at the
Tybee Camp.
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Councilman Lovell asked what was the status of 6th Street Mr.
Solms stated that he had the deeds to it. Councilman Lovell stated
that the effluent line is not quite complete as some of the material
is short, as two lines are required about 456 feet of 1.0 inch pipe is
needed preferably Transite, also need some piling to hold the lines
up wants 132 creosoted piling 16 feet long 7 to B inches wide at the
butt, Councilman Strong requested to see Mr. Postell at the Atlantic
Creosoting Company relative to getting the piling, he asked if the
job should be finished, it was the opinion of Council that-the job
be completed.
Councilman Strong stated that the Farmall is worn out, that a
new one is needed, a six (6) blade Farmall cost approximately $1,586.00
less 5% for cash, that the present machine be kept as a standby, a
chain saw to cut off the piling on the beach is also needed this cost
about $300.00. It was moved, seconded and passed that both of these
items be purchased now that they be paid for after May 1st.
It was moved, seconded and passed that the 1952 Beer License of
the Canteen -Drive by E. J. Solomon be transferred to Mike Mikowski
also that the 1952 Whiskey License of the Brass Rail by J. M. Haar be
transferred to W. H. Haar.
Chief McCutchen requested more parking meters to be installed
on Butler Avenue south of Izlar Avenue. Referred to the Chairmen of
the Finance Committee and Police Committee they to check on the use
of other parking meters other than the ones being used at present.
Councilman Lovell called attention to the need of a new water
main to the 4H Camp to be installed in time for this years operation.
The Mayor called attention to several youthsbands that are
coming from Tennessee to play in the St. Patricks Day parade in
Savannah, these children had never seen the ocean. It was moved,
seconded and passed that the Mayor and Chief of Police take care of
the matter.
A plat showing a portion of the right of way at Estill Station,
was presented by Mr. John Counihan, requesting that this be quit
claimed to him. Referred to the Town Attorney.
It was moved, seconded and passed that the curtain oiler the 'stage
in the auditorium be repaired.
Supt. Reed called attention to the large 24 inch storm sewer that
drained into 10th Street west of Jones Avenue, this line has been closed
due to Mr. John E. Register, a drainage ditch in this area which went
through privately owned property has also been closed due to dredging
operations in this section. Councilman Hosti stated that Mr. Register
had agreed to give the Town an easement through his property for an
outlet to the creek.
Chief McCutchen requested permission to move the radio system
from the jail to No. 2 Police Station for use during the summer season,
it was asked as to where the system could be placed it was suggested
that the rest room be taken out and an addition added to the west side
of the building, the Chief.was requested to check on it and report to
the Police Committee.
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It was moved, seconded and passed that bills for General
Government for the month of February amounting to $2,119.52 and
bills for the Water Department amounting to $712.58 be paid.
The Mayor informed Council that the improvements on Lot 13,
Ward 1 which were acquired from the old Tybee Water Works are de-
teriorating, that it is on the market for sale, Councilman Strong
asked what the Town would take for it and was informed about
$12,000.00.
The Mayor called attention to the amounts spent for feeding
prisoners while they are confined in the Town Jail, and suggested
that they should be changed for it, it was decided that would be
done.
There being no further business Council adhburned subject
the call of the Mayor.
Clerk; of Counc 1.
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