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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19541110CCMeeting43 Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. November 10, 1954 The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 4 P. M. and was attended by Mayor Strong, who presided, Council- men Hosti, Powers, Lovell, Meddin, Town Attorney Solms, Jr., Chief McCutchen, Supt. Reed and Mr. E. C. Bobo. Mr. Bobo protested against the assessment on the improve- ments placed against his property, Lots 25, 26, Part 27, Ward 4. He stated in comparison with similar types of businesses his was too high, he also requested that the prorated taxes of $222.22 charged against him for the last half of 1953 be cancelled. Mr. Bobo was excused. Chief McCutchen reported that all the parking meters had been taken down, repaired and stored. He also stated that the Town has been offered a 1955 Mercury for $1200.00 and the Town's 1953 Mercury,. the Town turning in the 53 now and getting the 55 next year. It was moved, seconded and passed that the offer be accepted. The Chief informed Council that he had a "Judo Class" for youngsters and requested the use of a room in the Police Barracks. He. is conducting the class as an individual, it is not sponsored by the Town. It was agreed to permit the use of the Police Barracks but the Chief was asked to make a written request to Council for permission to use the Barracks. Supt. Reed stated that some of the large pieces of rock at Fort Pulaski weighs from 2500 to 4000 pounds apiece and that to move them would require a flat bed truck and a crane which would cost $18.75 per hour. It was moved, seconded and passed that the truck and crane be rented. He called- attention to the month being up on the rental of the air hammer, stating the Town still needs it. Councilman Hosti called attention to the bad condition of the culvert under lst Street in the curve near Palm Terrace. The culvert is too small and is also broken. Supt. Reed stated that it should be enlarged and flood gates installed to keep the tides out, as this is on Route 80 the State Highway Department will be requested to make the necessary repairs. It was moved, seconded and passed that bills for the month of October for General Government amounting to $2,125.05, for the Water Department, $362.10, Groin and Seawall, $686.60, be paid. Mr. Solms requested that two copies of "Georgia Criminal L w" be purchased for use in Police Court. It was moved, second- ed and passed that the purchase be authorized. Councilman Hosti stated that a request had been made for a street light to be placed in the vicinity of Freddie Anderson's Service Station, as in this location there is a power line pole, that is difficult to see at night. It was decided that Mr. Solms would contact the Savannah Electric & Power Company and request that they place a light in this section without cost to the Town. Miss Natalie Wohanka petitioned for a refund of $50.-00 she paid to the Town on. August 16, 1948 as a stubbing fee for her property at Estill Station, the Town has never extended it's sewer lines to this area due to the lowness of the land, it was moved, seconded and passed that the refund be granted. It was decided that a drive be made to collect some of the delinquent taxes that are past due. It was moved, seconded and passed that T. N. #1176, for 1953, for E. C. Bobo amounting to $222.22 covering the last half of improvements for 1953, be cancelled and also that the 1954 assessments on the improvements on Lots 25, 26,. Part 27, Ward 4, be reduced from $20,000.00 to $16,500.00 and the discount be allow- ed provided the taxes are paid by December 1, 1954. It was moved, seconded and passed that 1947 taxes for $24.44, in the name of Robert A. & Myrtle G. Stewart be charged off, also 1948 taxes against James A. Brown covering prorated improvements for the last half of the year, amounting to $299.97, as covered by T. N. #1024, be charged off. The minutes of the meeting of October 13th were read and adopted. It was moved, seconded and passed that the following Ordinance be adopted. O R D I N.A N C E AN ORDINANCE TO DEFINE THE OFFENSE OF "DISORDERLY CONDUCT", TO PROVIDE PUNISH* SENT FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, TO REPEAL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND FOR, OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia in Council Assembled, and it is ordained by the ,authority thereof. SECTION I: Any person, firm or corporation who shall be found guilty of disorderly conduct within the corporate limits of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, shall be punished therefor as provided.herein. SECTION II: Disorderly conduct shall consist of any act or acts which tend to or create a distrubance of the peace and quiet of the public or community or of any person, class of persons, or of conduct which tends to cause or provoke a breach of the peace or corrupt private or public morals, or which is vile, obscene, degrading or immoral. Any of such acts of misconduct shall be punishable even though not com- mitted in public, if the effect thereof might cause or pro- voke disorder or disturbance to the public or persons offend- ed or affected thereby. SECTION III: Disorderly conduct shall comsist of the additional specific acts: ( ) Appearing on the streets, sidewalks, lanes or in such portions of houses, stores or homes as to be visible to the public, and to expose to the public such nudity of the body as to affect the sensibilities of members of the public. (b) Drinking intoxicants in automobiles, or other ve- hicles in open view of the public. (c) Sleeping on the streets or lanes in parked automo- biles or, other parked vehi&les while under the ` of intoxicants or. piates. lie. (d) Any act of immorality or indecency committed in pub- (e) Tkzowing bottles, cans, paper or rubbish on streets, lanes or_ highways. (f) Spitting on streets or sidewalks. (g) Cursing, fighting or any loud and boistorous noises or sounds in public and which cause public commotion and distru- bance. 44-B 14-14—B (h)- Any act which produces unnecessary stench or odors on any premises or which creates an unsanitary con- dition or affects the heaith of the community. (i) Any person operating a placetbat entices or tends to debauch the morals of the patrons or guests. (j) Any person operating a place in which gambling is permitted, or games of chance are used or played. (k) Any of the aforementioned acts committed in any park, square, church, place of amusement, or palce of business shall likewise be punishable. SECTION IV: That any person, firm or corporation vio- lating the terms of said ordinance shall, upon conviction in the Mayor's Court of the Town of Savannah ,Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia be punished by a fine not.to exceed One Hundred (100.00) Dollars, and/or imprisonment not to exceed Thirty. (30) days, either.and/or both, in the discretion of the Mayor's Court. of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. SECTION V: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repoealed. 1 1 1 - 44-c 1 It was moved, seconded and passed that the following Ordinance be adopted. O R D I N A N C E AN ORDINANCE TO PUNISH RECKLESS DRIVING, TO DEFINE THE SAME, PRO- VIDE A PENALTY THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES: 4.4 -C BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council Assembled, and it is ordained by authority thereof, SECTION:I: That on and after the passage of said ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to oper- ate or cause to be operated any motor vehicle within the corporate limits of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia in a reckless manner. SECTION II:; For the purposes of said ordinance, the term "reckless" shall be defined to include the following: (a) The operation of an automobile at a speed in excess to that fixed by the municipal authorities of the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. (b) The failure to bring said motor vehicle to a full stop before crossing any boulevard where there is a stop sign. (c) The failure to observe or attempt to cross where the red or to cross on any street in face brought said automobile to a full traffic signals and to cross stop light is on at the time of a stop s ign before having and complete stop. (d) The weaving and driving of an automobile from one traffic lane into another, except where it is necessary to pass an automobile in the same direction and where the same can be done without endangering the safety of other vehicles or pedestrians in said street at said time. (e) The failure to observe the rules of the road. (f) The unnecessary and loud blowing of horns and sirens, except where it is necessary for the safety and security of the persons driving said automobile. (g) Driving on a wrong side of the street. CO • Backing into a parking space or driving out of a parking space in a negligent manner where under the circumstances the lives and property of other persons or vehicles in said street are endangered. 1 1 1 44-D 44-D (1) Crossing a yellow line in the center of the street where the same is prohibited by traffic regulations or ordinances of the municipal authorities of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Geaargia. (3) Racing or driving fast in a negligent manner on any street in the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, even within the speed limits where traffic conditions at said time require a lower rate of speed. (k) Driving an automobile in a grossly and negligent man- ner, or at a speed greater than fixed by municipal ordinances when passing in a school ro hospital zone, and where such acts tend to endanger the lives of persons or the security of pro« pertyst said time and place. (1) Any driving of any automobile on any of the streets of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia in a wan- ton willful, or negligent manner without having said car under control at a time when traffic, conditions warrant and require a lower rate of speed and greater precaution to insure the safety of others lawfully in said street. (m) Taking away the right -of -way of approaching vehicle. (m) Driving on a street in a direction other than that fixed by the municipal ordinances of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. (o) Driving or operating an automobile upon the sidewalks of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia or through a park or square except that the same shall not apply to fire engines, police vehicles or ambulances in the performance of their duty. (p) .Driving or operating an automobile upon the streets of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia without proper lights or brakes. SECTION III: That any person, firm, or corporation vio- lating the terms of said ordinance shall, upon convition in the Mayor's Court of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, be punished by a fine not to exceed One Hundred ($100. 00) Dollars, and /or imprisonment not to exceed thirty (30) days, either and /or both, in the discretion of the Recorded of the Mayor's Court of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. SECTION IV; All ordinances and parts of ordinance in con- flict herewith are hereby repealed. 44-E There being no further business, Council adjourned, subject to the call of the Mayor. Cler,' of Council 44-E Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga. December 8, 1954 The regular meeting of Town Council wes held today at 4 P. M. in the Council Room and was attended by Mayor Strong, who presided, Councilmen Peters, Powers, Lovell,,Meddin, Hosti, Brown, Town Att- orney Solms, Chief McCutchen, Manager Lang, and Supt. Reed. Chief McCutchen stated that the roof of the Jail needs to be repaired, rats have gotten into the building and have damaged five mattresses, they are coming in thru the roof,` also that the metal ridge caps on the roof need painting, it was decided that this be done, Councilman Hosti will get the paint. Chief McCutchen also stated that the new police car will be available during the month of February. The minutes of the meeting held on November 10th were read and adopted. The Mayor informed Council that the State Highway Department had agreed to fix the culvert and install a flood gate under the road, which is part of Route 80, where Horse Pen Creek flows under it, provided that the Town would furnish the flood gate. The work would start after the first of the year. It was moved, seconded and passed that bills- for the month of November for General Government amounting to $1,340.05, for the Water Department amounting to $663.29, for the Groin & Seawall amounting to $667.20, be paid. Mr. Lang informed Council that the supply of the booklets Covering the Building Code were exhausted and that a new supply should be printed bringing the Code up to date. The Mayor appoint- ed a Building Committee consisting of Councilmen Hosti, Brown and ° Poi *ors. Councilman Powers stated thet in connection with the proposed new ambulance,' that the Fire Department should convey title to the ambulance to the Town that the Town should carry insurance after the first of the year if it takes over the ambulance.