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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
July 10, 1957.
The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at S P M inthe Council Room
and was attended by Mayor Brown, who presided, and Councilmen Peters, Hosti, Hutton,
Waters, Lovell, Meddin, Town Attorney Sol*ns, Jr.,Supt. Reed, Chief McCutchen, Mr. J.
W. Lang and also by Mr. E. Ashby, Mr. Frank Skeffington and Mr.Herman Diamond.
Judge Heery administered the oath of office to Councilman Hutton as follows:
STATE OF GEORGIA
CHATHAM COUNTY
I, JOSEPH H. HUTTON, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully
and honestly perform the duties of Councilman of "the Town of Savannah Beach, Tyree
Island, Georgia, to the best of my skill and ability, without fafror or affection,
so help me God.
I, JOSEPH H. HUTTON, a citizen of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia, and being an employee of the Town of Savannah Beach, and the recipient of
public funds for services rendered as such employee, do hereby solemnly swear and
affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution
of the State of Georgia, and that I am not a member of the Communist Party and that
I have no sympathy for the doctrines of communism and will not lend my aid, my support,
my advice, my counsel nor my influence to the Communist Party or-to the teachings of
communism.
This 10 day of July, 1957.
Joseph H. Hutton
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this 10 day
of July, 1957.
B. B. Heery
Judge, Superior Court, E.J.C,of Georgia
Mayor Brown stated that the Board felt that it had made an excellent selection in
the election of Mr. Hutton as Alderman. In response Mr. Hutton stated that he was
honored to be selected and would cooperate with the Board in the best interests of
Savannah Beach.
Mr. Ashby protested against the erection of a sign on the northeast corner of Butler
and Atlantic Avenues by Mrs. J. E. Gay, operator of the Seabreeze Hotel contending
that she had no right to place a sign at this location. Mr. Ashby was informed
that Council had authorized placing a sign at this location and that Mrs. Gay had not
violated any of the Town Ordinances. He stated that he wanted to erect a sign ad-
vertising his business. Mr. Ashby was excused.
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Mr. Di and stated that there was a dispute existing between the Town's Electrical
Inspector, Mr. Hugh Pertain, and the electrical contractors on the island. He
stated that he had not been able to get any inspections from Mr. Partain and that
Mr.' Pa tain had held up his jobs. He suggested that a local man be appointed
Electr cal Inspector in the interest of quicker service. Councilman Hosti stated
that Diamond had been getting 24 hour service by Mr. Partain. He stated that
both Diamond and Mr. Rentiers had been informed that the National Underwtiters
and th City of Savannah Electrical Codes had been adopted by the Town. It was de-
cided that the various parties get together and work the matter out to the satis-
faction of all. Councilman Hosti will handle the matter. Mayor Brown stated that
the matter should be straightened out. They were excused.
Mr. Lang recommended the appointment of William Paul as Plumbing Examiner on the
Plumbing Board as Journeyman Plumber. He stated that they were . about seventy -five
(75) delinquent water consumers and asked what to do about the discount. It was
moved, seconded and passed that the discount period be extended to July 17, 1957.
Chief McCutchen objected to the Sheriff of Chatham County deputising a group of
Town property owners and residents who organized for the purpose of endeavoring to •
curtail the stealing of their boats anchored in Tybee Inlet. He stated that they
were eighteen (18) unpaid licenses and Council instructed Chief McCutchen to issue
subpoenas for delinquent operators to appear in court this coming Friday but if they
had paid up the subpoenas would be cancelled, he also asked t.lfu the Police Depart-
ment was going to get a salary increase and idas informed that the matter would be
discussed,
Superintendent Reed informed Council that about forty (40) per cent of the places
on the island have no garbage cans. Councilman 1•aters stated that he checked on
the garbage cans also and that some places had no cans. Nayor Brown suggested that
Sanitary Inspector be appointed to go around and check locations and put the residents
on notice of unsanitary conditions and that he be given authority to issue subpoenas
if necessary to require the installation of garbage cans. Superintendent Reed
stated that Holiday Park lake is in a bad unsanitary condition, that no water runs in
the lake as the water is cut -off and that the water there had become stagnant which is
a mosquito breeding location. This matter has been reported to the Health Depart-
ment and the Clerk was instructed to write Mr, Lynes relative to this. Superintendent
Reed stated that the sewer system needs repairs but that we may get by this season.
The Mayor stated that the cost of clearing lots to date had been $1,440.00 and asked
what should be done. Councilman Hutton stated that the project should continue.
Councilman Meddin' moved that it be continued until the amount of $3,500.00 has been
expended then hold off for the time being. This motion was seconded and passed.
It was moved, seconded and passed that a bill from the Western Union charged to the
late Mayor Strong amounting to $27.91 be paid.
It was moved, seconded and passed that bills for the month of June for General
Government amounting to $3,747.27 and bills for the Water Department amounting to
$892.32 be paid.
It was moved, seconded and passed that five, one thousand ($1,000.00) dollar 'Itter
Revenue Certificates be purchased for nine hundred twenty -five (:925.00) each.
Councilman Waters asked what was to be done bout the garbage can situation. It was
moved, seconded and passed that a man be employed for the balance of the season at a
salary of Twenty -five ($25.00) Dollars a month to act as an inspector to check on the
lack of garbage cans, etc.
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Councilman Waters informed Council of the condition of Kent's Place on First Street
and Sixth Avenue stating it was very unsanitary. A petition was read from Mr. and
Mrs. 0. S. Blair protesting against this condition. Matter referred to Chairman,
Police Committee.
Councilman Waters recommended that the Town's employees be given salary raises.
• Councilman Meddin moved that all employees of the Town be given a five per cent
salary increase effective July 1, 1957.
The Mayor informed Council that Randolph Gould had approached him regarding the
bad condition existing on the parade grounds in Fort Screven due to the heavy under-
growth and the presence of large numbers of mosquitoes. Councilman Meddin stated
that it would be 0 K for them to use as a p].4yground if they cleared it up.
It was moved, seconded and passed that the following Ordinance be adopted:
AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO MEND THE ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR rtiE RATE OF
LICENSE FOR DOING BUSINESS IN THE TOWN OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE,
ISLAND, GEORGIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 1158; FIXING
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town
of Savannah Beath, Tyree Island, Georgia, in council assembled, andit is hereby
ordained by the authority of the same, that the ordinance providing for the rate
of license for doing business in the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia,
for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1958, be amended as follows:
(a) Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the
wholesale distribution of sandwiches it 25.00
SECTION 2. That any person violating the provisions of this Ordinance,
upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to be fined not to efceed $100.00, or be
imprisoned not more than thirty (30) days, either or both or a portion of either or
both, in the discretion of the Court.
SECTION 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
There being no further business, Council adjourned, subject to the call of the
Mayor.
Mayor