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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
January 12, 1955 •
The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at
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P. M. in the Council Room and was attended by Mayor Strong,
who presided, Councilmen Hosti, Brown, Lovell, Meddin, Powers,
Town Attorney Solms, Supt. Reed, Chief McCutchen, Mgr. J. W.
Lang and Mr. L. C. Burns.
Chief McCutchen reported that the roof repairs at the
Jail had been completed and requested that if the paint w03:
furnished that he and his men could paint the outside of the
Jail. It was moved, seco faded and passed that the paint be pur-
chased. Chief McCutchen reported that the new 1955 Mercury Police
Car had been received but that it will not be put into use at
this time.
Sutp. Reed reported that the repairs on the groin at
Tybrisa Pavillion were completed and that now he is working on
the fishing pier, he also reported that the area behind:the
seawall from 1st Street to Tilton Street had been filled with,
rock, he also stated that the water tank should be painted.
The question of what to do about the old building at
Lovell Station of Mike Goldberg that he was notified to tear
down, was brought up, the Mayor asked. the Town Attorney what
the Town could do. Town Attorney Solms stated that he-could be
ummoned before the Board and be told what the Town will -do if
he doesn't remove the building. Town Attorney Solms was instruct-
ed to write Mr. .Goldberg to appear before, Council.
Councilman Powers called attention to the storn sewer
that empties into Horsepen Creek on 12th Street near Finachiarols
property, stating that it is starting to wash.
Councilman Hosti Wants 15th Street paved, west of Jones
Avenue to Chatham, he stated that the sewer line running down the
center of 15th Street be replaced before it is paved.
Supt. Reed stated that the casing for the pump that was
installed by the Lane-Atlantic Company had rotted out and had to
be replaced.
Councilman Hosti asked if the•emall lake at Holiday Park
subdivision has an overflow, Supt. Reed informed him that the
water never gets high enough, but that complaints had been made.
by residents in that section that water does not drain off,
Mayor Strong stated that apparently the old drainage ditch is
plugged up.
Mr. Burns informed Co men that as it is necessary that
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a new dormitory be constructed for the prisoners that the Town
would have to erect a new building, he offered to assist in it's
construction, Mayor Strong stated that the dormitory would be
built now and that later on the additions could be built for
the Warden and Guards. Mr. Burns stated that he wanted no com-
pensation for himself that the Town would buy all the materials
for the job, he would furnish the prison labor, and would also
furnish two steel doors without cost and that the building
would cost about 57,100.00, Mayor Strong stated that permission
would be requested from the County Commissioners for Mr. Burns
to assist in the construction. Mr. Burns was thanked and then
excused.
The minutes of the meeting held on December 8th were
read and adopted.
The Mayor informed Council that Dr. Hans Reichel and
his family are now residing on the ;.Island and that he is a
General Practicing Physician.
Councilman Meddin presented bills for General Govern-
ment for the month of December amounting to 01,912.16, for the
Water Department $293.84 and for the Groin & Seawall account
$88.83. It was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
Councilman Lovell made a motion that the water tower
be painted, which was seconded and passed.
Cotxiciirnan Powers wanted to know what -Council Intends
doing about purchasing a new ambulance. The prtpe now is down
1,400.00 Viet, it is a Mercury and this offer C6.11* t be held
very long." It was'moved, seconded and passed that it.b.e pur-
chased and paid for after May 1, 1955:
Mayor Strong called attention to the delinquenttaxbs
and it was decided that Town Attorney Solms would send out a
letter to the delinquent tax payers informing them that if
these taxes are not paid up shortly the property will be ad-
vertised for sale.
The Mayor informed Council that Councilman Peters
had tendered his resignation to become effective December 31st
but that he had prevailed upon him to remain on the Board for
a while longer.
It was moved, seconded and passed that the 1954 beer
and whiskey License of American Legion Post 4154 be transfer -
ed to American Legion Post #154 by Oliver Kenneth Gaines.
It was moved, seconded and passed that flourescent
lights be installed in the Council Room at a cost not to ex-
ceed ?70.00.
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Councilman Lovell made a motion that the new dormitory
at the Convict Camp be built to cost not more than $7,500.00,
it was moved, seconded and passed. Councilman Hosti will handle
the matter.
There being no further business, Council adjourned,
subject to the call of the Mayor.
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
February 16, 1955
The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at
4 P. M. in the Council Room and was attended by Mayor Strong,
who presided, Councilmen Hosti, Powers, Meddin, Lovell, Town
Attorney Solms, Supt. Reed, Chief McCutchen, Mgr. Lang and
Mr. Mike Goldberg.
Mr. Goldberg reported to Council that he was tearing
down the old building end expected to have the job completed
in several weeks. He ware excused.
Chief McCutchen requested two new tires for the •954
Mercury.
Supt. Reed reported that there were a number of broken
water pipes on the Islend due to the recent freeze, he also
stated that the fishing pier would be completed if the weather
was good, alco that•work-had started on the addition to the
pridon camp.
Mgr. Lang reported that the Chatham Gas Company is
delivering bottled gas on the Island without a license, they
claim that they only deliver but do not solicit from the truck,
he also stated that they had not taken out permits to install
the service, Town Attorney Solms said that if they did not
solicit from the truck that the Town cannot charge a license,
but that they must conform to the Town Ordinances. He stated
that he would write to Mr. Smith of the Chatham Gas Company.
Mgr. Lang reported that some past due water charges
were due on the property known es Scrumpy's, owned by Mr.
T. B. McCarroll, bills have been submitted each month, Mr.
Reed has cut the water off at the property but not at the
main. It was decided to let the matter stand for the time
being.
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