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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19590211CCMeeting166 Savannah Beach, Tytbee Island, Ga. February 11, 1959. The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 4 p.m. in the Council Room and was attended by Mayor Brown, %iho presided, and Councilmen peters, Waters, Hutton, Lovell, Meddin, Hosti, Chief McCutchen, Superintendent Reed, Gordon Miller, Mrs.Marjorie Solomon and Buddy McCollum. The minutes of the meeting of January 14th were read and adopted. Superintendent-Reed reported that it would take at least 3200 feet of 2 inch pips to furnish water sdrvice in the Estill Station section. He was instructed to have those property owners interested to get up a petition and submit it to council. Mr. Reed stated that he was ready to start on the new jail and that no further work had been done on the 19th Street jetty due to bad weather. The Mayor asked if the fishing pier would require_any repairs and Mr. Reed stated that it did not. Councilman Lovell asked what was to be done about repairing First Street and Tilton Street Groin and Mr. Reed stated that he had some Riprap ready. Chief McCutchen informed Council that the Town does not have a dog catcher at this time. The Chief also informed Council that the Town could not issue a beer lioense where a skating rink is located without violating a state law. ,Mr. Solms will check on this. Councilman Hosti wanted to know why the Police Department purchased so much gasoline from outside sources and the Chief stated that it was mostly for the ambulance and the Police Cars when it could not be gotten at the shop. Councilman Meddin informed Council that up to date expenditures against the budget had gone over about $12,000.00. Mayor Brown stated that the Town may have to raise taxes, increase assessments, put in a personal property tax or discontinue the discount. ,After some discussion it was decided to hold off at this time. Councilman Meddin moved that bills for General Government amounting to $2,832.49 and bills for the Mater Department amounting to $329.00 be paid. The motion was seconded and passed. It was moved, seconded 'and passed that 1959 dues amounting to $10.00 be paid to the County Fire Officers Association. Councilman Peters stated that if he was in order that he wanted to re -open the granting of the sale of beer given to Johnny Spahos on Tybrisa pavillion. He stated that he objected to the granting of a license to sell beer at this location. Councilman Hosti stated that he could see no difference between selling beer on Tybrisa or at the Brass Rail, Riptide or other locations. It was decided to let the matter remain as is. The Mayor informed Council of Mr, Lang's continued illness and asked what should be done regarding his salary. He informed Council that Mr. Lang was now receiving a Social Security payment. Councilman Meddin moved that Mr. Lang be paid $100.00 per month ef- fective February 1, 1959 until it was necessary to replace him, which was seconded and passed. It was moved, seconded and passed that the 1958 beer license issued to Christy's Soda Shop by Charles Christy be transferred to Christy's Soda Shop by Charles Masterpolis and that a charge of $25.00 be collected for making the transfer. 1 1 167 The Mayor informed Council that $tn connection with the proposed park in Fort Screven that he had received information from Colonel Julian and others in Atlanta which sounded favorable. A protest was received from the Estate of Samuel Blumenthal regarding a bill for water. They contend that the bill was too high and that during the time the bill was rendered there was only one tenant on the premises who could not have used that amount of water. Superintendent Reed reported that the bill was rendered for the month in which the freezing weather came in and as the meter was in good condition and functioning , water was permitted to run which of course caused the meter to register and more water was used in the houses. Request was denied. A Committee considting of Buddy McCollum, Gordon Miller and Mrs. Marjorie Solomon, representing the Savannah Beach Recreation Commission, appeared before Council and Mr. McCollum speaking for the Committee requested a number of things of the Town. He stated that the plan was a long range program to cover probably five years and that funds be included in next year's budget to provide for some of these plans. It was suggested that Council create a regular Recreation Committee and also appoint one member of Council and Four other persons to a permanent Committee t� work with Council. Mr. McCollum stated that it must be a planned project and an important part of it would be a matter of personnel. The Mayor asked if there was anything recreationally not available at the beadh, Mrs. Solomon stated that there were no facilities for adult groups. Mr. McCollum stated putting a Ten Dollar ($10.00) charge on each piece of property at Savannah Beach and clean off lots for recreational purposes. The Mayor stated that it could bb put on the ballet for the next election if the people wanted it. The Mayor advised the Committee that Council would take the matter under advisement and they were excused.' There being no further business Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. Clerk of ouncil Mayor Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ca. March 11, 1959 The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 4 P.M. in the douncil Room and was attended by Mayor Brown, who presided, and Councilmen Peters, Hosti, Waters Meddin Lovell, Town Attorney Solms, Ohief McCutchen, Mr. and Mrs. George Peters. Mr. Peters appeared before Council in protest against the method of enforcing the dog ordinance contending that they had picked his dog up. He stated that if the Town was going to enforce the dog ordinance then they should see that all ordinances should be strickly enforced. Mr. Solms stated that he had made arrangements with the Savannah Humane Society to pick up the dogs but it was not satisfactory. Mayor Brown informed Mr. Peters that Council would discuss the dog ordinance and Mr. Peters was excused.