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Mayor Brown asked Chief M cCutchen what his ideas were regarding a new set -up and
the Chief stated that he was not familiar with offioere duilies of the Fire Depart-
ment. It was moved seconded and passed that Robert F. Cary be appointed lieutenant
of the Fire Department.
The Mayor stated that the time the department real estate was onveyed to them that
the department was not incorporated. He also felt that a new set-up was going to
work out all right as it is astep in the direction'of getting better insurance rates
and will be able to expand the services.
The Mayor also stated that Mr. Zack Cravey had informed him that the situation could
Id handled as had been done.
Chief McCutchen requested that the Fire Department cooperate with him. Councilman
Powers stated that they should let us know by June 15th who will remain with the
department so as to get the insurance situation lined up.
There being no further business Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
Mayor
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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
June 20, 1962.
The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 8 P.M. in the Council Room
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the Town Hall and was attended by Mayor Brown, who presided and Councilmen
Hosti, Powers, Lovell, Waters, Councilman -elect Fleetwood, Town Attorney Solms, Jr.
Chief McCutchen, A.P. Solomon Jr.,Jack Berry and Duane Hatch.
The Mayor presented to Mr. A.P. Solomon Jr. a pen and pencil set from the Mayor
and Councilmen of the Town for his services towards the Savannah Beach Fire Department
which he was instrumental in having organized in 1924. Mr. Solomon thanked the Board
and stated that he bad always been interested in the development of Tybee and appreci-
ated the gift which was presented to him. Mr. Solomon was excused.
Councilman Lovell took Mr. Hatch to task for his method of reporting. Mr. Lovell
informed him that the difference that is existing with the Fire Department is between
Council and A.P. Solomon III and not between Mr. Solomon and Mr. Brown since Council
authorized the expenditures for use of the Fire Department.
The Mayor informed Council that Superintendent Reed could not attend the meeting as
he had become ill.
The Mayor stated that the Whaley Minter Construction Company had agreed to resurface
Second Avenue from the highway to the Fort Screyen entrance for $490.00. It was
Moved, seconded and passed that the work be authorized.
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Chief McCutchen reported that Sgt. Robert F. Carey had resigned from the force and
Police Officer James W. Price, Sr.,was promoted to Sergeant to replace Carey. .
The Mayor asked how long the vacancy would be open. The Chief stated that the
vacancy should be filled as quickly as possible. The Mayor instructed the Chief
to go over the applicants with the Police Committee. The Mayor asked how many
life guard jackets were on hand and the chief stated they were eleven (11) which
had been delivered. The Mayor informed Council that the unfortunate drawning of
the little boy which had occurred recently could not have been prevented under the
circumstances. Councilman Waters asked about the bathing area in Fort Scregen and
if it was unsafe. The Chief stated that it is privately owned property and that
now there is a golf course in a large part of this area, The Mayor stated that
the Chamber of Commerce had raised a fund for Mrs. Glean, aunt of the boy. Ohief
McCutchen reported that the person who rented the floats in this area stated that
the older brother of the boy who was drowned had rented the float and that the young
one did not and that it was taken in the water and the younger boy got on the float.
A Mr. Armstrong a &w that the younger boy was having difficulty holding on to the
float and tried to reach him and that the life guard saw the older boy run out of the
Water to the snack bar on the beach.
Councilman Waters reported that Mr. Hitch had stated that the fire department had
met but no progress had been made. Council was of the opinion that Mr. Hatch was not
Anthabised to make an offer for the fire department. The Mayor stated that an offer
had never been made. Councilman Powers stated that it had never been presented to
the fire department, that the Town had created a position for Solomon other than Chief.
The Mayor stated that Mr. Pratt Adams had made an offer at his meeting with the Mayor
and Mr. Marvin Davis, President of the Savannah Chamber of Commerce.
Bills for the month of May for General Government amounting to $5,550.45 and for the
Water Department amounting to $4,633.77 and for Butler Avenue Relocations for
$2,992.20 were presented and it was moved, seconded and passed that they be paid.
The Mayor instructed the Chief that if all business licenses were not paid by Noon,
.July 25th that docket cases be made. Mr. Solms suggested that a police officer call
on the business places to see if the licenses were paid and if not to make cases,
The Mayor called attention,to delinquent taxes and stated that he weed start adver-
tising shortly.
Councilman Waters moved that James W. Price, Sr.,be promoted to Sergeant of Police
effective June 16, 1962, which was seconded and passed.
The Chief stated that officer C$arles J. Bishop,acting Sergeant since June 1, 1962.
Councilman Waters moved that he be promoted to Sergeant effective June 1, 1962,and
that he also be in charge of servicing the parking meters, which was seconded and
passed.
Councilman Waters informed Council that last month as Chairman of the Police Committee
that he and Councilman Hosti requested increases in salaries for the Police Department
but now he is moving that each of the regular men of the Police Department receive a
Ten (10.00) Dollar per month increase effective July 1, 1962 which was seconded and
passed.
Councilman Lovell asked why should not the other employees of the Town be given
consideration for pay increases also. The Mayor suggested holding off on this for
the time being. Councilman Hosti stated that consideration should be given to
other employees also for pay increases.
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Councilman Waters informed Council that the Town should have a pension plan for its
employees. It was decided that consideration would be given to this.
Councilmen Lovell stated that if. delinquent water takers had .not paid their bill by
June 1st to cut them off. He also stated that Mr. H. E. Brewer has not paid the
Town for water he is using for some time.
Councilman Powers reported that the newly constituted Fire Department is in good
shape and operating smoothly and that there are twenty —five (25) active men training
and there are fifteen (15) or more on the island during the day. Mr. Fred J.DeBorde
and Mr. Edmund J. Solomon were appointed as assistants to the Chief, that the new
group is enthused and active, each of tAe Police cars carry fire extinguishers.
Councilman Lovell asked if the phones ad been installed in some of the old firemen's
houses were removed and was i formed by the Mayor that they were being taken out today.
Councilman Powers reported that false alarms for fire calls are still coming in.
The Mayor stated that he had requested the Southern Bell T & T Company to put a man
in the station. to check the dialing, but the telephone company informed him that they
could not give out any information if they found it. The Mayor stated that there is
available space in the fire station to set up a small apartment for a man to live there.
It would cost about 600.00 or 700.00 to equip this place. Mr. Solms suggested that
they should have an extra bedroom for another fireman at the Police Station. He also
stated that Mr. Cowan, Manager of the Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company requested a
list of the names of the new organization.
Councilman Hosti asked about lighting up the fishing pier. The Mayor replied that
the Savannah Electric Company had checked the matter and that the Town would have to
put up necessary polls where needed for the lights and that to put the light at the
edge of Tybrisa Pavilion, permission would have to be gotten from Mr. Johnny Spahos
who leases the pavilion.
Councilman Hosti stated that some new piling is also needed under the fishing pier,
and that power line polls are not suitable as they do not contain sufficient creosote
and also that some piling is needed at the public dock on the back river, also that
a car of asphalt is needed. The Mayor suggested that to patch streets buy the asphalt
from Sam Findley while they are here and the weather is suitable and it is possible to
use some of the Town truck's to do some of the work. Councilman Hosti will confer
with Superintendent Reed regarding this.
Mrs. Thomas Fitzgibbons was awarded a year's support by the court on the death of her
husband. It was moved, seconded and passed that she be given credit for 1961 taxes
and that she be given a refund for the amount she paid in 1961.
In connection with the bill of 3941.00 of T.B. McCarroi for removing a portion of the
improvements �n Lot 13, Ward 1 which the Town sold to him, and which the State Highway
Department found that he is encroaching on Butler Avenue. Mr. McCarron stated that
he did not know of the encroaching when he purchased the property. The Mayor stated
that he thought Mr. McCarron would accept an adjustment. W. Solms stated that he
felt that if an adjustment could be worked out it would be well to do so. Councilman
Lovell moved that the Mayor be authorized to settle with him for not over 3500.00
which was seconded and passed.
A bill from O'Brien & O'Brien for setting up the new tax system was presented by the
Mayor amounting to 3811.25 which he recommended be paid. It was moved, seconded and
passed that the bill be paid.
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The Mayor informed Council that he had entered into a lease with the Civil
Defense Council far the use of one of the old forts for a fall out shelter
and that they would put in all necessary facilities at their expense for the
privilege of using it in the event of a disaster. He stated that the battery
adjoining the museum will be turned over to them. It was moved, seconded and
passed that the action of the Mayor be approved and that he be authorized to
sign the agreement. Councilman Powers asked if they would put in radiological
equipment and the Mayor stated that they would. Councilman Powers stated that
some of the firement were taking this course.
The Haile Company petitioned that they be relieved from paying a- business license
as they do not sell from their truck but take orders through a salesman and then
the goods are delivered. It was moved, seconded and passed that the petition be
granted.
Mrs. Ernestine Cole petitioned that she be paid for the loss of some baby clothes
which were taken away by the garbage truck and placed a value of $10.00 on them.
It was moved, seconded and passed tha6 she be refunded this amount.
The Mayor showed a pen and pencil set vhich was to have been presented to Councilman
Meddin complimenting him on his long and excellent sergice with the Town but Mr..
Meddin was unable to appear to receive it. The Mayor stated that he would take it
to Mr. Meddin.
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