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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
May 12, 1954
The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 4
P. M. in the Council Room and was attended by Mayor Dutton, who
presided, Councilmen Meddin, Lovell, Peters, Strong, Hosti, Brown,
Supt. Reed, Acting Chief Durden, Mgr. Lang and Mr..and Mrs. Jno.
B. Mock.
Mr. Mock petitioned for a change- in the Planning Board
Rules to permit him to build on Section 3 of Lot 19, Ward 1, the
size of the lot being 401 x 501, the Code calls for a lot 501x501
in this area, the Mayor stated that the Supreme Court does not
permit the zoning laws to be changed, and informed them that the
matter would be referred to the Town Attorney. They were excused.
It was moved, seconded and passed that ten (10) truck cas-
ings, ten (10) ply and tubes be purchased to cost not over $400.00.
Councilman Strong will handle.
Councilman Strong stated that about 3,0001 of sewer pipe
to be used in Palm Terrace will be needed next week, he had also
spoken to Mr. Fulton of the County Commissioners who has agreed
to lend the Town a drag -line to be used on this job.
Councilman Lovell stated that a new pump needed for the
Water System installed will cost about $1,084.00. It was moved,
seconded and passed that the action of Councilman Lovell in con-
nection with installation of this new pump be confirmed.
It was moved, seconded and passed that the action of the
Mayor in having both of the parking areas and 13th Street repair-
ed and repaved at a cost of $18,816.00 be confirmed.
Acting Chief Durden requested permission to have the 1953
Mercury Police Car repaired at an estimated cost of $63.00. It
was moved, seconded and passed that this be done.
Alva Jones petitioned for permission toy. ~sell beer and oper-
ate a boat livery at 61 Chatham Avenue. Referred to the Town
Attorney.
The minutes of the meeting of April 14th were read and
adopted.
It was moved, seconded and passed that bills for the
month of April for General Government amounting to $7,350.76,
for the Water Department, $1,009.23, for the Groin and Seawall,
$73.70, be paid.
Mr. Lang stated that the Developers of Palm Terrace do not
want to sign permits using water, the normal charge being $2.50
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per month for each house, Councilman Lovell suggested that $25.00
per month for the over -all operations be charged for construction
purposes until each house is completed.
Councilman Brown asked Mr. Lang if he charged for permits
for repairs to houses caused by such as termites and etc., Mr.
Lang stated that he did.
Mrs. Edith Carter filed a protest against the sale of beer
and whiskey at the S. W. corner of Butler Avenue and 2nd Street.
No action was taken.
The Clerk called attention to several pictures of former
Mayors that he had in the safe, and since it has been the policy
of Council to assemble pictures in the Council Room of former
Mayors and the work had been done previously at the expense of
the Town that he would like to be authorized to have these pictures
prepared so that they could be placed in the Council Room, he was
authorized to have it done.
it was moved, seconded and passed that the printed forms
required by the State Highway Department for the cutting and cross-
ing of Highway 80 at the entrance to Palm Terrace be approved.
The Byers family at Estill Station presented three (3.)
tracings of surveys made of part of the old Central of Georgia
Railroad Right of Way adjoining their property and requested
that this property be quit claimed to them. Referred to the Town
Attorney.
A petition from Wilson 0. Metts to sell beer at the 8. W.
corner of Butler Avenue and 2nd Street, and also a petition from
the Beach Soda Shop to sell- beer was presented. It was moved, sec -
oned and passed that the petitions be granted.
"Councilman Strong infromed Council that he had negotiated
a years lease with Wilson 0. Metts, subject to Councils approval
for part of the property of the old Tybee Water Works, located at
Butler Avenue and 2nd Street, with a frontage of 801 on Butler
Avenue and a depth of 1051 on 2nd Street, at a rental of $50.00
per month. The Town Attorney would draw up the lease. •
Councilman Brown oalled attention to the unsafe and haz-
ardous condition of several buildings on the Island that should be
repaired or condemned as follows:
T. 8.. Chu, located at Jones Avenue & 1st St., R. H. Seay, located
at Horsepen Hammock, Wm. J. Dyer, located at Section 10, of Lot
10 & 11, Ward 6. The Building Inspector and the Fire Chief will
check on the buildings and report on their condition.
The Mayor informed Council that Hotel Tybee has not taken
out its 1951. Whiskey License and suggested that the matter be held
open until it can be ascertained if they want it.
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It was moved, seconded and passed that the
following Resolution be adopted.
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Captain A: J. Mason was preparing to pump
out the-bilges-of his' craft, known as "Santon . II " on April
4, 1954, because his ship was listing badly to one side;
and,
WHEREAS, Captain Mason went aboard and was trying to
crank the motor in order to get the water pumped out of the
bilges and the starter mechanism caused an explosion to occur
which set fire to the boat from bow to stern; and,
WHEREAS, D. D. Hankins of Savannah Beach, Tybee Is-
land, Georgia, was standing on the dock and saw that Captain
Mason had not come out of the cabin after the explosion and
fire, went aboard ship and ran through the flames to him.
When he reached Captain-Mason, his hair aid all clothes were
burning severely and Mr. Hankins carried the captain to the
shipside and lowered him-into the water and swam -with him to
the nearby mud bank; and,
WHEREAS, the courage and heroic action of D. D. Hank-
ins were displayed in the complete disregard for his own per-
sonal safety in an effort to save his fellowman and friend,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the-Mayor and Councilmen
of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia,'.ln Council assembled ,
that D. D. Hankins be commended for his courageous and heroic
acts displayed in an effort to rescue Captain Mason from the
burning ship,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that a copy
tion be spread upon the minutes of Council.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that a copy
tion be sent to D. D. Hankins.
of this resolu-
of this resolu-
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It was moved, seconded and passed that the
following Resolution be adopted.
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Henry M. Buckley, of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, Georgia, has been awarded the Carnegie Hero Medal;
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WHEREAS, by resolution of council dated May 12', the
Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia,
have already commended Henry Buckley for the outstanding feat
of heroism,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen
of Savannah Beach, Tubee island, Georgia, in council assembled
that Henry M. Buckley be further commended and recognized for
being awarded the Carnegie Hero Medal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of-this resolution be
sent to Henry M. Buckley of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
spread upon the minutes of council.