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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
July 14, 1954
The regular meeting of Town Council was held today in
the Council Room at S P. M. and was attended by Mayor Strong,
who presided, Councilmen Lovell, Meddin, Peters, Hosti, Brown,
Powers, Town Attorney Solms, Supt. Reed, Chief McCutchen, Mgr.
Lang, Judge B. B. Heery, Mr. J. C. DeYoung, Mr. T. B. McCarroll,
and Mr. Ben Forgasch.
Judge Heery administered the following oath of office
to Mayor Strong:
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 14th day of July, 1954.
/s/ John L. Strong
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 14th day of July, 1954.
/s/ B. B. Heery
Judge, City Court of Savannah, Ga.
Judge Heery then administered the following oath to the
Six Councilmen:
GEORGIA
CHATHAM COUNTY
WE, JAMES A. BROWN, B. P. HOSTI, WILLIAM S. LOVELL,
ALEX MEDDIN, JOHN A. PETERS and ROBERT F. POWERS, do solemn-
ly swear that we will faithfully and honestly perform the
duties of Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, to the best of our skill and ability, without favor
or affection, so help us God.
This 14th_ day of July, 1954.
/s/ James A. Brown
/s/ B. P. Hosti
/s/ William S. Lovell
/s/ Alex Meddin
/s/ John A. Peters
/s/ Robert F. Powers
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 14th day of July, 1954.
/s/ B. B. Heery
Judge, City Court of Savannah, Ga.
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Mayor Strong thanked Judge Heery for administering the
oaths after which Judge Heery excused himself.
Mr. DeYoung protested against having to pay a license
fee of $35.00 to operate an apartment building of three apart-
ments, contending that the fee was too high and that it should
be reduced, he also requested that a street light be placed on
17th Terrace (Smith Road), also that several vacant lots that
are full of weeds be cut. Mr. DeYoung was excused. After some
discussion it was decided that consideration be given to reduc-
ing apartment house license for 1955, but as the Ordinance has
been adopted for the current year, the fee remain as is, it was
decided that Mr. DeYoting must pay the 1954 license.
Mr. T. B. McCarroll and Mr. Ben Forgasch requested per-
mission to open a new game called "Bingo "at 16th St. and asked
that they be granted a license, the players would be paid off
in merchandise, a wheel would be used for the numbers instead
of cards. They were excused. Permission was granted with the
proviso that if any criticism from the operation of the game en-
sues that it will be stopped. Councilman Peters was asked to no-
tify them.
Town Attorney Solms presented a map of the "Palm Terrace
Subdivision" for approval, Councilman Meddin raised the question
of the Town paving the street and asked who is responsibler,for
this. Councilman Hosti stated it was shown on the Town maps as
a public street before it was sold, Mayor Strong stated that
the Town should grade and crown the street and do no more,
Councilman Hosti stated that the cost would be about $875.00
that the Town was obligated for this, Mr. McCarroll wants a let-
ter from the Town that the Town will maintain it, the Mayor stat-
ed that the Town will maintain it.
It was moved, seconded and passed that bills for the month
of June for General Government amounting to $8,648.04 and bills
for the Water Department amounting to $2,057.29 be paid.
Supt. Reed called attention to the lack of garbage cans
at a number of places, it was decided that the Police Dept. be
instructed to make docket cases where necessary.
Mr. Lang informed Council that Walter Brown requested a
building permit to build a home on Lot A of the southern part
of 15, Fort Ward facing on the Automobile Road. Permission was
granted.
Mr. Lang informed Council that A. P. Solomon, Jr. ques-
tioned the charge of $5.00 to make repairs or alterations on a
building, Mr. Lang stated that where the cost of the work is
over $50.00 then a minimum of 05.00 is made, Councilman Brown
suggested that the matter be left to Mr. Lang's discretion.
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Chief McCutchen thanked Council for sending him to_F B I
School, he also stated that the Dual Parking Meters are working
alright at present, and also that he will get new prices from
the several restaurants for furnishing meals to the prisoners
at the Jail.
A petition was presented by a number of persons calling
attention to the unnecessary speeding on Jones Avenue, especial-
ly during the daylight hours, it is hazardous and dangerous,
particularly for children, they requested that some} ne be
done to stop it. Referred to Police Committee._
A request from Mrs. Lucille Summerlin of��911;.First Ave.,
was read, that the nuisance caused by dogs roaming the streets
day and night andsbarki.g all night, be stopped, Councilman
Hosti suggested that a dog catcher be borrowed from Savannah
and used for several days to pick up dogs loose on the streets
and also dog tags be purchased in the Clerk's office.
Councilman Powers called attention to the need of an
adequate ambulance, stating that the present one does not serve
the purpose, he suggested that the old one could be repaired.
Councilman Brown stated that the Fishing Pier on the
Beach is in a bad state of repair, he had gotten an estimate
to do a complete jo'b of repairing it which amounts to $5,180.00,
as it is now the pier is closed to the public due to its un-
safe condition, he offered to raise $2,500.00 if the Town would
put up the rest. No action was taken. Councilman Brown stated
that he would get an estimate on the building of a new pier and
groin.
Permission was requested to operate a game known as
"Chinese Ball Game". Permission denied.
Council discussed the closing hour for Cocktail Lounges
and it was decided that they would close not later than 3 A. M.
and would not open on Sunday until 12:30 P. M.
A petition was presented by Mr. A. L. Bradley to erect
a sign on Lots 34 & 35, Fort Ward on property owned by him.
Petition granted.
B. A. Mock & Son petitioned for refund of $75.00 paid
by them to the Town for a 1954 Plumbing Contractors license,
they having presented a Veterans Certificate which was turned
down by the Town. Referred to the Town Attorney.
The minutes of the meeting of June 9th were read and
adopted.
The matter of the building owned by Mike Goldberg on
Butler Avenue which is subject to condemnation proceedings
was discussed, Councilman Meddin suggested that Mr. Lang and.
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several Contractors submit estimates of the cost to tear it
down and present the figures to Mr. Goldberg.
It was moved, seconded and passed that Henry M. Buckley
be elected Clerk of Council and Ex- Officio Treasurer at an an-
nual salary of $4,410.00, payable monthly; David A. MoCutchen
be elected Chief of Police and Ex- Officio Tax Collector at an
annual salary of 43,528.00, payable monthly; Thomas M. Reed be
elected Supt. of Public Works and the Water Dept. at an annual
salary of $4,268.850 payable monthly; J. W. Lang be elected
Mgr. of the Water Dept. and Building & Plumbing Inspector at
an annual. salary of $3,354.12, payable monthly; that Dr. C. A.
Henderson be elected Health Officer, no salary or fees; J. Guy
Burke be elected Chief of Fire Dept. at an annual salary of
$360.00, payable monthly.