HomeMy Public PortalAbout19540609CCMeetingSavannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
June 9, 1954
The regular meeting of Town Council-was held today at
8 P. M. in the Council Room and was attended by Alex Meddin,
Acting Mayor, who presided, Councilmen Peters, Hosti, Brown,
Lovell, Strong, Town Attorney Solms, Supt. Reed, Lt. Durden,
Mgr. Lang, Robert F. Powers and Judge D. S. Atkinson.
Chairman Meddin notified Council of the death of Mayor
Edward A. Dutton on Sunday, May 23, 195+, he mentioned the
many accomplishments of Mayor Dutton during his tenure of of-
fice. He then asked for nominations to fill the unexpired term
of Mayor Dutton.
Councilman Hosti nominated Councilman John L. Strong for
Mayor to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Edward A. Dutton.
Councilman Brown seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Council then recessed.
Chairman Meddin called the meeting to order.
Councilman Strong tendered his resignation as Council-
man, which was accepted by the Board.
Judge Atkinson administered the following oath:
GEORGIA
'CHATHAM COUNTY
I, JOHN L. STRONG, do solemnly swear that I will
faithfully and honestly perform the duties of Mayor of the
Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to the best of my skill
and ability, without favor or affection, so help me God.
This 9th day of June, 1954.
/s/ John L. Strong
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 9th day of June, 1954.
/s/ D. S. Atkinson
Judge, Superior Court, E. J. C. of Georgia
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Judge Atkinson also delivered the Loyalty Oath as
follows:
GEORGIA
CHATHAM COUNTY
I, JOHN L. STRONG, a citizen of the State of Georgia
and of the United States and being Mayor of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, Georgia, &nd'tl e'Treci iient7of public funds for
serviees: rendered as such employee, do hereby solemnly swear
and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United
States and the Constitution of the State of Georgia, and that
I am not a member of the Communist Party and that I have no
sympathy for the doctrines of Communism and will not lend my
aid, my support, my advice, my counsel nor my influence to the
Communist Party or to the teachings of Communism.
/s/ John L. Strong
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9th day of June, 1954.
/s/ D. S. Atkinson
Judge, Superior ourt,
of Georgia
Mayor Strong took the chair and expressed his thanks
to the Board for the honor given him, he stated that he in-
tended to conduct the affairs of the Town in a business like
manner and would give the people good government with the
help and support of the Board.
Councilman Peters nominated Robert F. Powers as Council-
man to succeed to the unexpired term of John L. Strong, resign -
ed, Councilman Hosti seconded and the motion passed unamiously.
Judge Atkinson delivered the following oath:
GEORGIA
CHATHAM COUNTY
I, ROBERT F. POWERS, do solemnly swear that I will
faithfully and honestly perform the duties of Councilman
of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to the best
of my ability, and skill, without favor or affection,teo
help me God.
This 9th day of June, 1954.
/s/ Robert F. Powers
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 9th day of June, 1954.
/s/ D. S. Atkinson
Judge, Superior Court, E. J. C. of Georgia
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Oath:
Judge Atkinson administered the following Loyalty
GEORGIA
CHATHAM COUNTY
I, ROBERT F. POWERS, a ;:citizen of the State of Georgia
and of the United States and being a Councilman of the Town of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, do hereby solemnly swear
and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United
States and the Constitution of the State of Georgia, and that I
am not. a member of the Communist Party and that I have no sym-
pathy for the doctrines of Communism and will not lend aid, my
support, my advice, my counsel nor my influence to the Communist
Party or to the teachings of Communism.
/8/ Robert F. Powers
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9th day of June, 1954.
/8/ D. S. Atkinson
Judge, Superior Court, E. J. C.
of Georgia
Councilman Lovell nominated Anton F. Solms, Jr., as
Recorder to fill the unexpired term of Edward A. Dutton, Recor-
der, Councilman Brown seconded and the motion passed unanimous-
ly. Judge Atkinson delivered the following oath:
GEORGIA
CHATHAM COUNTY
I, ANTON F. SOUS, JR., do solemnly swear that I will
faithfully and honestly perform the duties of the Recorder of
the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to the best of my
skill and ability, without favor or affection, so help me God.
This 9th day of June, 1954.
/s/ Anton F. Solms, Jr.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 9th day of June, 1954.
/s/ D. S. Atkinson
Judge, Superior Court, E. J. C. of Georgia
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Judge Atkinson also administered the following
Loyalty Oath:
GEORGIA
CHATHAM COUNTY
I, ANTON F. SOLMS, JR., a citizen of the State of
Georgia and of the United States and being an employee of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, and the recipient of
public funds for services rendered as such employee, do here-
by solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitu-
tion of the United States and the Constitution of the State of
Georgia, and that I am not a member of the Communist Party and
that I have no sympathy for the doctrines of Communism and will
not lend my aid, 'my support, my advice, my counsel nor my influ-
ence to the Communist Party or the teachings of Communism.
/s/ Anton F. Solms, Jr.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9th day of June, 1954.
/s/ D. S. Atkinson
Judge, Superior Court, E. J. C.
of Georgia
Mrs. Elise Furse protested against the charges made
against her for water rent she contending that she was charged
$50.00, gross, for 1954 water service and as she only had 14
fixtures the charge should have been $40.00, gross. Mr. Lang
checked on this and stated that she was correct. It was moved,
seconded and passed that Mrs. Furse be given a fefund of $9.00,
net on her bill for 1954.
Supt. Reed stated that the old C. R. R. road bed in
the vicinity of Byers Street needs to be repaired, it was moved,
seconded and passed that the street be repaired at a cost of not
over $300.00.
Mrs. Bascom Horton petitioned for a refund of $5.00,
claiming that she had overpaid this amount on her last years
water bill. Mr. Solms will check on this matter to determine
whether she is entitled to a refund.
It was moved, seconded and passed that bills for the
month of May for General Government amounting to $4,572.OFD,
for the Water Department, $1,451.43 and bills for the Groin
and Seawall Account, $124.13, be paid.
Councilman Hosti stated that the estimated cost of
laying a water line for William W. Sprague and E. C. Bull
would cost from $1580.00 to $1330.00. The Mayor will confer
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with Councilman Hosti relative to this matter.
Councilman Brown stated that there are some uncollected
licenses. Mayor Strong stated that June 30th would be the dead-
line for collecting the delinquent licenses.
Town Attorney Soims called attention to the unsafe condi-
tion of the building on the property of Mike Goldberg, stating
that Mr. Goldberg had been notified previously to remove this
hazard but nothing has been done to date, it was moved, seconded
and passed that the Town Clerk forward a letter by registered
mail to Mr. Goldberg, notifying him that if the building is not
torn down and the area cleaned that the Town will do it and bill
him for all posts.
Mr. Soims called attention the pending contract.with
the Dual Parking Meter Company regarding the purchase of twenty -
five (25) additional parking meters, he stated that the Town
wanted a guarantee for a full year of use of the meters, whereas
Dual put it on a two calendar year basis, he stated that Mayor
Dutton approved it on the two oalendar year basis, Mr. Solms
stated that this was not the same contract as was the original
contract with them and asked what should be done about this
matter, should we order twenty -five (25) meters and try out
under a six month trial period, that is, part of this season
and all of next.
Mr. Solms asked what was to be done as to the Duncan Park-
ing Meter Company. A Committee consisting of the Mayor, Town At-
torney Solms and Chief McCutchen were appointed to handle the
matter.
It was moved, seconded and passed that Alva Jones be per-
mitted to sell beer, seafood and rent boats at 61 Chatham Avenue.
A petition from E. C. Bobo was read pertaining to putting
up an information booth on the attomobile road across from Hodges
Grocery Store and also to put up several signs at different loca-
tions, there was some protest against the booth, it was moved,
seconded and passed that the signs be permitted but that the re-
quest to put up the booth be denied.
It was moved, seconded and passed that the Harley- Davidson
Motorcycle, used by the Police Department be sold for $300.00.
Mr. Harry G. Butler requested the Town to repair the holes
in the wooden bulk head in front of his property on Venetian Ter-
race, contending that they are dangerous and especially so for
children, he requested permission to do the work at his own ex-
pense if the Town could not do it. It was moved, seconded and
passed that as the Town could not undertake the work at this
time that Mr. Butler be authorized to have it done.
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Mr. A. Finocchiaro reported that the storm sewer that
runs along 12th Street in front of his property, some parts of
it has caved in and should be repaired at once. Referred to
Councilman Hosti.
The minutes of the meeting held on May 12th were read and
adopted.
It was moved, seconded and passed that the E and W Laundry'
be refunded $4o.00, the difference in the Cost of a 10 meter that
sold for $90.00 and the 5/8" meter, which was installed at their
request and which sold for $50.00, they having paid $90.00.
Mayor Strong stated that he intended serving the remaind-
er of the month of June and also up to July 4th without compen-
sation, he would have his salary as Mayor started as of July 5,
1954. It was moved, seconded and passed that the request of the
Mayor be granted.
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It was moved, seconded and passed that the following
Resolution be adopted,
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Honorable Edward A. Dutton, Mayor of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia departed this life•on Sunday, May
23, 1954; and,
WHEREAS, he was appointed Town Attorney of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, Georgia on May 6, 1938, and to the additional duty
and trust of Recorder of the Municipality on May 12, 1959, which
offices he held and served faithfully until May 20, 1944, when he
was elected by Council of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia,
to serve as Mayor for the unexpired term of the Honorable Rowland
R. Jones, Upon election to the office of Mayor, he resigned as
Town Attorney but continuously served from that day as Mayor and
Recorder until his untimely death; and,
WHEREAS, many outstanding and truly valuable accomplishments
became a reality during his tenure of office, among which are the
folowing:
(a) The initiation of action on July 12,
1945, for a new"Public School of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, Georgia, by the granting of five acres of land
to the Board of Education of Savannah and Chatham County
for the purpose of providing space upon which to erect
a new school; and, although the fulfillment of this
ideal has not yet been accomplished, it is now becoming
a reality in that plans for said school have been drawn
and approved by the architects and its erection passed
upon by the Board of Education.
(b) The lands formerly known as Fort Screven
Reservation, located on the Northern -most part of Tybee
Island were acquired on December 6, 1945, from the United
States Government for the sum of $200,000.00.
(c) On January 10, 1946, under the leadership
of Edward A. Dutton, the Municipality deeded 5.8 acres
of land to the 4 -H Club of Chatham County, Georgia for
a Camp site.
(d) Subsequently on January 29, 1946, the pro-
perty known as Fort Screven Reservation was sold to the
Fort Screven Development Company for the sum of $230,1,01.
00, which increased the size and area of the Municipality,
as well as providing a handsome profit to the Town Trea-
sury.
(e) Thereafter on February 7, 1946, the install-
ation of the Water Works of Fort Screven were sold to the
Tybee Water Works, Inc. at a sum of $21,000.00. The elec-
trical facilities, which were also reserved from the sale
of the Fort Screven properties, were sold to the Savannah
Electric and Power Company
(f) On March 7, 1946, the Municipality deeded
to the American Legion Post No. 154 of Savannah Beach,
the property which is now occupied by the Post.
(g) On January 9, 1947, the area bounded on the .
North by Fourth Street, on the East by Butler Avenue, on
the South ,by Fifth Street and on the West by Jones Avenue
was dedicated a park and playground and given the name,
"Memorial Park" in the honor of all those men and women
of thw Town who served in defense of their dountry in the
recent globial conflict, now known as World War II.
(h) During the earlier months of 1947, the new
Police and Aid Station was erectdd, at the Strand and Six-
teenth street with a view to better law inforcement, to-
gether with a greater protection and aid tb the gitikane
and visitors of the beach.
(i) During the year of 1947, the greatest under-
taking in the history of this Island Community in street
improvement and paving was made possible through the is-
suance of paving; .bonds of approximately $90,,000.00 in
value, which contributed to the growth and development of
the Municipality.
(j) On June 17, 1948, the Municipality acquired
certain building later to be referred to as the shops
and storage houses for the Public Works Department and
in which were kept the increasing number of supplies,
machines and vehicles owned by the Municipality.
(k) In 1949, a concrete sea wall was erected
from Tilton Avenue to First Street at a cost of approx-
imately $20W0.00 and has served satisfactorily and well
in the protection of the property and public streets in
that vicinity. ,.
(1) On February 24, 1950, an effort to eliminate
the difficulty in the parking lots which always handi-
capped and confined the Police Department to the two
large parking areas and to facilitate the over- all park-
ing plan, packing meters were installed to conform with
the modern -day trend in this problem.
(m) The greatest revenue source which this Muni -
cipality had ever accomplished was by the pruchase of the
Tybee Water Works System from the Tybee Water Works, Inc.
on November 9, 1950. This was one of the largest under-
takings by the Municipality in its History and required
the issuance of $165,000.00 in revenue certificates re-
quired in the purchase of this system and the further ex-
tention thereof.
WHEREAS, the passing of our departed Friend and Esteemed
Mayor is an exemplification of those virtues--of friendship,
charity and - -trust which shall always shine as a result of his acc-
omplishments and significant work for mankind and the citizens of
his Community. The practice of these virtues is that which makes
life worth living. Through the observance of his achievements we
will always remember and cherish his inppiration and leadership.
WHEREAS, his characteristics, which were emphasized by his
tenacity to fight against a wrong were only - equaled by his courage
and fortitude to defend that which is right; and,
WHEREAS, our beloved departed Mayor, who was ever inbued
with the true American way of Life and inspired with the patriotism
and fundamental principles of the forefathers of our Nation; and,
WHEREAS, he was devoted to his duties and trust of his office
which he faithfully and conscientously displayed towards his Comm-
unity, Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, its citizens and
visitors.
• NOW,, THE WORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Councimen of Savannah
Beach, ' Tybee island, . Georgia that in the death of Mayor Edward A.
Dutton, that the Councilmen, employees-of the Municipality, the
citizens and friends of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, have lost
their most true, faithful, obedient and trustworthy friend and ser-
vant and that the sympathy of'the Councilmen, employees, citizens
and friends of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, be extended
to his family in this their time of great sorrow and bereavement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent
to the family of our beloved and departed Mayor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
spread upon the Minutes of this meeting.
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It was moved, seconded and passed that the following
Ordinance be adopted.
AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION WITH
THE SOLICITOR GENERAL OF THE EASTERN JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT OF GEORGIA BY TBE HOLDER OF ANY ALCOHOLIC
OR MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE► AND EMPLOYEES OF SAID
HOLDER; TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION TO SOLICITOR
GENERAL WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE TERMINATION OF
SERVICES OF SUCH EMPLOYEES; TO PROVIDE A PENALTY
FOR TBE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED -by the authority of the Mayor nd Council-
men of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, and it is hereby ordained
by authority of the same as follows:
Section 1. From and after the first day of August, 1954,
it shall be-unlawful for any person or the holder of any whole-
sale liquor,'beer, or wine 'license or the holder of any retail
liquor, beer, or wine license to operate thereunder any place of
business without-having a registration card signed'by the Solicitor
General of the Eastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia.
Section 2. From and after the first day of August, 1954,
it shall be unlawful for the holder of any alcoholic or malt beverage
license as aforesaid in Section 1 to permit himself or any other
person or persons to work or to serve in or about his place of bus-
iness unless said person has a registration card issued by the Soli -
citor General of the Eastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia, setting
forth therein the name of the employer and location of place of em-
ployment.
Section 3. It shall be unlawful for the holder of any al-
coholio beverage license set forth in Section 1 to fail to notify the
Solicitor General or his representatives within five days after the
termination of the services of any of his or her employees working in
any place where alcoholic or malt beverages are served.
Section 4. That any person violating the provisions of this
ordinance, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to be fined not
to exceed $100.00 and imprisoned not to exceed 30 days, either or both.
Section 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances con=
flicting with the provisions of this ordinance - - -are hereby repealed.
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It was moved, seconded and passed that the follow-
ing Resolution be adopted.
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Judge and Mrs. Arthur W. Solomon have always
been life long friends of the officials and citizens of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia; and,-
WHEREAS, Mrs. Arthur W. Solomon was fatally injured and
died on June 4, 1954, as a result of a tragic automobile accident
near Twin City, Georgia.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and council-
men of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in council assem-
bled, that in the death of Mrs. Arthur W. Solomon we' of, Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia have lost a very dear friend and
the wife of one of our beloved ,dounty Commissioners; and, that the
sympathy of the Mayor, Councilmen and citizens of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, Georgia, be extended to the family of Mrs. Arthur
W. Solomon; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution b e
spread upon the minutes of Council-and a copy thereof sent' to
the family of our departed friend.
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It was moved, seconded and passed that the follow -
ing Ordinance be adopted. .
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE RATE OF LICENSES FOR DOING BUSINESS IN
THE TOWN OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 1955: FIXING
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council-
men of the town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in
council assembled, and it is hereby ordained by the authority
of the same that the ordinance providing the licenses for doing
business for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1955, be amended
as follows:
(a) Any person, firm or corporation doing a
general building contracting business, not
including electrical work or plumbing...
(b) Any person, firm or corporation
soliciting, selling, and deliverying beer
to stores, stands, etc. wholesale only
(c) Any person, firm or corporation
operating a theatre for the purpose of
showing movies, including the right to
sell popcorn, soft drinks, and other
items.
$50.00
25.00
25.00
SECTION 2. That any person violating the provisions
of . this ordinance, upon conviction thereof, shall be subjected
to be fined not to exceed $100.00 and imprisoned not to exceed
30 days, either or both.
SECTION 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances
conflicting with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.