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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
March 9, 1955
The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at
L. P. M. in the Council Room and was attended by Mayor Strong,
who presided, Councilmen Brown, Powers, Lovell, Meddin, Town
Attorney Solms, Chief McCutchen, Supt. Reed and Manager Lang.
The matter of retaining the old Buick Ambulance and
having it reconditioned to take care of Civil Defense needs
in case of an emergency was discussed. It was stated that the
Federal Government would equip the vehicle with telephones.It
was decided to hold off on this so as to adcertain what it would
cost to recondition this vehicle.
Chief McCutchen reported that all the parking meters
would be up by April lst. Councilman Powers told Chief McCutchen
that it was reported to him that two cars were pulled off of the
beach at a charge of $50.00, Chief McCutchen stated that the
cars were pulled out near Fort Screven in the early morning
and that they were stuck in the mud, it took about four hours
to get them out.
Supt. Reed reported that the fishing pier is about com-
pleted and that work on the new building at the Prison Camp is
progressing nicely.
The Mayor informed Council that Mr. S. R. Kent had pro-
tested against the Town removing a fence from his property, he
contending that when he purchased the property from the Fort
Screven Development Company the fence was included. Council
was informed that when the Town purchased the Fort Screven
Reservation from the U. S. Government the fence was included
in the sale but when the Town sold the property to the Fort
Screven Development Company it retained various items of which
the fence was one. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Kent
relative to this.
Councilman Brown suggested that a concession stand be
erected on the fishing pier and also that a water line be plac-
ed on the pier. It was decided to hold off at this time.
Councilman Lovell wanted to know hat the status of the
water situation is at the Dyer property on the Inlet, Mr.'Lang
stated that the work was held up as some of the tapping fees
had, not been paid. Councilman Lovell instructed Mr. Lang to
cut off Mrs. Charlotte Bailey's water at Fort Screven unless
she paid her bill at once. Town Attorney Solms suggested that
she be put on the docket for non - payment, Mr. Lang was instruct-
ed to check on it.
In connection with the proposed new 2" water main to be
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run from the main on Butler Avenue down 8th Place, the work
being done by Mrs. Harold Mulherin, this being a private ease-
ment, the matter of getting the necessary releases was dis-
cussed. It was decided that Mrs. Mulherin furnish the Town with
the necessary releases so that the work could proceed.
In connection with the proposed new flood gate to be
placed on Palm Terrace, it was decided to hold off at this time.
Minutes of the meeting held on February 16th were read
and adopted.
It was moved, seconded and passed that bills for the
month of February for General Government amounting to $4,854.93,
for the Water Department amounting to $232.85, Groin & Sea -wall
amounting to $5.00, be paid.
Councilman Brown stated that the Savannah Electric &
Power Company should be asked to reduce the cost of street
lights, a Committee consisting of himself and Councilman
Powers was appointed to handle the matter with the Power Co.
An application was presented by Mr. Arthur C. Stephens
for permission to operate under a Veterans license, the matter
was referred to the Town Attorney.
Councilman - Powers stated that apparently a difference in
figures as to what the new ambulance would cost has arisen,
he understood the price was to be $2,450.00 and $1,000.00
was to be allowed for the carry -all owned by the Town and that
the net would be around $$1,400.00 or $1,500.00, but that the
last price quoted him for the ambulance was $3,100.00. Council-
man Powers was requested to handle the matter again with the
seller.
The Mayor reported that a Committee consisting of himself,
J. Gordon Miller, Jr., James A. Brown and Dr. H. T. Freeman went
to Atlanta recently to fill an appointment with Mr. Blasingame,
the new Chairman of the State Highway Department, in connection
with work to be done on the present Tybee Road, the Mayor stat-
ed that they were courteously received and were informed that
the matter would be investigated as promptly as possible.
The Mayor reported that his Committee had recently con-
ferred with Mr. E. C. Bowen of the Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co.
regarding dial telephones for the Island and that they were in-
formed that the matter is still being handled.
Mrs. Margaret H. Mulherin petioned fro a resubdivision
of Lot 1, except the western 11.67+ of a subdivision of Beach
Lot 51, Ward 2, into a new resubdivision consisting of Lots A,
B, C, & D of a subdivision of Lot 1, of Beach Lot 51, Ward 2.
It was moved, seconded and passed that this be granted.
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It was moved, seconded and passed that the bid of the
Orkin Exterminating Company for 8295.00 to treat the Town Hall
Building for termites be accepted.
There being no further business, Council adjourned,
subject to the call o'D the Mayor.
C of Council
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
April 13, 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 Meddim, Lovell, Peters, Hosti, Brown,
Powers, Town Attorney Solms, Supt. Reed, Chief McCutchen, Mgr.
Lang and Mr. E. B. Izlar.
Mr. Izlar requested that excessive speeding be curtailed
on Izlar Avenue, he stated that the police cars were as bad as
the public in this respect. He also reguested that something be
done to make lst Avenue between 16th Street and Inlet Avenue so
that vehicles could use this section, referred to Councilman
Hosti. Mr. Izlar also requested that the nuisance and unhealthy
condition caused by the keeping of dogs and goats on the proper-
ty of Mr. Mallie Clark adjacent to his be corrected. Mr. Izlar
was excused. The Clerk was requested to write Mr. Clark to move
the goats and dogs.
Supt. Reed called attention to the trash littering the
streets stating that he needs help to keep them clean, Council-
man Peters suggested that those who throw beer cans and other
trash on the streets should -be put on the docket, Councilman
Hosts suggested that anyone selling beer put up signs in their
stores to put the cans in a trash container, instructions were
issued to the Police Department to oorrect the situation. Mr.
Reed stated that the new Prison Camp is about 75% completed.
Chief McCutchen suggested that the Bar Rooms be required
to frost out their windows and keep the doors closed during bus-
iness hours, he called attention to Tybee residents driving their
Vehicles into Savannah and getting tickets for not having a
Savannah City tag, he stated that a number of persons have com-
plained about being given these tickets.
Councilman, Brown stated that the closing time for the
Cocktail Lounges will be 3 A. M., this means lights out and