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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
May. 9, 1956.
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, Medlin, Waters,
Brown, Lovell,' Town Attorney Solms, Jr.,Superintendent Reed, Chief McCutchen,
Joel B. Gibson, M. D. Barry and George Dixon.
Messrs. Barry and Gibson representing Atlind, Inc., Rakers of pre - fabricated
metal car ports, storage rooms, etc.,showed a model of the construction of
their product and stated that the buildings were not intended as living quarters
although they'cotlald be used as such when enclosed, they were excused. It was
moved, seconded and passed that the buildings would be approved but not to be
used as living. quarters.
Mr. George`Dixon showed a portable mosquito fogging machine that could be carried
by one man while in operation, Mr. Dixon demonstrated the machine oitside the
building for the Board, the price quoted $259.00, Mr. Dixon was excused. It
was moved, seconded and passed that the machine be purchased.
Mr. Reed reported that high spring tides last Tuesday Night pushed by the north
easterly wind forced sea water over the sea wall on First Avenue near Tilton
Street and that this entire area was inundated for several feet, the Mayor
suggested that the sand dike be thrown up behind this area of the sea wall to
keep out the sea water.
It was moved, seconded and passed that bills for the month of April for General
Government amounting to $2,005.29 and bills for the Water Department amounting
to $W2,110 be paid.
Councilman Lovell informed Council that Mr. T. S. Chu wanted to remove his water
and toilet connections iirtis present store as he had adequate toilet facilities
in the area which was formerly the Strand Hotel and which is now all on one meter.
It was moved, seconded and passed that this be permitted and also that the water
cooler on pie line be disconnected and this service line be tapped.
Councilman Lovell stated that the water tank could not be re- painted as weather
conditions did not permit it.
Councilman Waters reported that he had Fire Chief Evans of the Savannah Fire
Department to, inspect the town's fire fighting equipment and Chief Evans recommended
several minor repairs and also a paint job of the equipment, he also recommended
12 inch and 2i inch hose be carried on the trucks and that a p °tition be placed to
separate the different size hose. It was moved, seconded and passed that recom-
mendations made by Chief Evans be carried oit.
Mr. Solms informed 6ouncil that Mr. Bart Shea III had notified him that he was
going to sue the Town due to the death of Mark C. Tarver and that the amount of
the suit would be around $40,000.00.
Mr. Solms stated that Mr. Frank Cheatham, Attorney for Mr. Lawrence Sinclair,
Plumbing Contractor, informed him that Mr. Sinclair was told that he had to take
the Plumbing Fxamination to do work on the island, Mr. Solms asked if he had been
issued a previous license would he have to take an examination, Councilman Hosti
stated that all should be made to take the examination.
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Councilman Brown suggested that Johnny Spahos be made to pay his full license
as he does not own the machines he is operating under a Veteran's Certificate
exempting'hin from pa?ing licenses. Mr. Brown contands that the machines are
owned by another company. Mr. Solms stated that Mr. Spahos has to be the sole
owner. -
Councilman Brown stated that the junk yard in back of the Standard Oil Station
on Butler Avenue'and Fourteenth Street bbould be cleaned up and Mr. Diamond who
operated t?-is station is selling items from his junk yard and should pay a
license and should also be informed of the requ_rements of Section 2 of the
License Ordinance.
Councilman Hosti informed Council that he had requested Mr. L. C. Kessler, Sr.,
to resign as Electrical Inspector as he found him doing electrical work at the
Fresh Air Home without a license, he informed him that he could finish the 4ob
but before he could do any more work on t e Island he would have to stand an
examination, he stated that Mr. Kessler, Sr.,inspected his son's work and that
this was wrong. Mr. L. C. Kessler resigned May 3, 1956.
The Clerk informed Council that he was holding check of the Kessler Electi±c
Company for $50.00 which was to cover the 1956 License Fee, the Clerk was instructed
to return the check and inform them that if they wanted to do electrical work on the
Island they would have to take the examination.
Councilman Hosti stated that he was trying to get a boat for Life Guard duty on
the beach and one of the coast guard men was trying to get a boat owned by the
coast guard that could be used by responsible people, he was informed that if
the Town would write to the Comrranding Officer of the Coast Guard at St. Simons
Island Station requesting help in this matter that the Town might be able to ac-
quire a boat. The matter was referred to Councilman Hosti to handle.
Councilman Hosti informed Co'dncil that James Adams, Colored, was now operating
an oyster house on the property of Mrs. Tommie Figg and requested that he be
permitted to erect and operate an oyster opening house on the property of Frank
L. Dowell. Councilman Hosti was informed that this would be in violation of
the Zoning Ordinance. He was appointed a Committee to -theek on the matter.
Mayor Strong stated that t .meeting will be held Friday Night in the Council Room
in connection with recreational activities which covers working with young people
during the school term and that this meeting is with a view of employing a
Director of Youth Activities for the schools.
Mr. J. C. DeYoung requested that he be permitted to erect a small neon sign on
his property, The Sunny Charles Apartments on Smith Road. It was moved, seconded
and passed that the next meetings of Council will be held at 8 P M on the second
Wednesday of each month. -
The Mayor informed Council that to repair several streets for which bids were
asked for, the Stanley-Aycock Company was the low bidder with a price of $12,418.00.
It was moved, seconded and passed that they be awarded the contract.
It was called to the attention of Council that a sign had. been placed extending
over the street on the corner of Butler Avenue & Sixteenth Street by Mr. W. A.
Colley, Jr. who operated the Red Barn at this location. This sign was erected
without permission of Council. It wcs moved, seconded and passed that the sign
is in a dangerous position and a hazard and that it be moved so as Trot cceltend
directly over the street.
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It was moved, seconded and passed that the Clerk ento - into a Service Contract
with the Remington Rand Company for the servicing of typewriters in the clerk's
office on an annual basis.
It was moved, seconded and passed that taxes assessed against the Chapel by the
Sea Baptish Church be cancelled,on lots 23 A-B, 24 A -B, 62-A, Ward 2.
It was moved, seconded and passed that the assessments on property of Mrs.
Helen D. MacGregor be reduced $1,000.00 on the improvements for 1955 and 1956;
also on D. H. Rhoad be reduced $1,000.00 on improvements for the years 1955
and 1956, that the assessments on property of Mathew L. Mathews at Estill Station
be reduced $500.00 for the year 1955 and 1956 and also that the 1955 and 1956
assessments of Gilbert F. Frazier be reduced $500.00 each on improvements at
1311 - Fifth Avenue and' #1405 Fifth Avenue.
It was moved, seconded and passed that Henry M. Buckley'be elected Clerk of
Council and Ex- Officio Treasurer at an annual salary of $4,630. -56 payable monthly:
David Al NbCutchen be eledted Chief of Police and Ex- Officio Tax Collector at an
annual salary of $3,704.40, payable monthly: Thomas M. Reed be elected Superin-
tendent'Public Works Department and the Water Department at an annual salary"'of
$4,479.54, payable monthly; J. W., Lang be elected Manager Water Department and
also Building and Plumbing Inspector at an annual salary of $3,521.76, payable
monthly: Anton F. Solms, Jr. be appointed Town Attorney at an annual fee of
$1,Of'9.00 and also be appointed Recorder at an annual salary of $943.80, both
payable monthly: and that Dr. W. D. Lundquist be appointed Health Officer with no
salary or fees; and that Dr. W. W. Otto be elected Assistant Health Officer with
no salary or fees; and that J. Guy Burke be appointed Chief of the Fire Department
at an annual salary of $360.00 payable monthly.
It` was moved, seconded and passed that Hugh D. Partain be appointed Acting Electrical
Inspector.
The Mayor informed the Board that there were several appointments to be made to the
Planning Board but that he would take care of this later on, Councilman Brown suggested
that an opposition person be placed on the Planning Board.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned, subject to the call of the
Mayor.
Clerk of Co cil