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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19640303SCMeeting181 Savannah Beach, Tybee Island& Ga. March 3, 1964. A special meeting of Town Council was held toady at 8 P.M. in the Council Room in the Town Hall and was attended by Mayor Browh, who presided, and Councilmen Peters, Hosti, Fleetwood, Powers, Lovell, Waters, Mr. Joseph J. Hutton and Superintendent-Reed. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss ways and means of building a fishing pier and repairing the groyne at First Street. The Mayor informed Council.that the reason for the meeting was to discuss the possibility of building a fishing pier on the beach and suggested that nothing be done until after the election. He informed Council that he had asked Mr. Hutton to attend to show the advantage of building a pier at the head of First Street and also repair the groyne there at the same time. The Mayor asked if it was feasible and can we do it, paying for it by notes. Mr. Hutton stated that he was attending the meeting as a private citizen and resident of the beach and not as a representative of Thomas & Hutton, that he had looked at the plans presented by another contracting company and that the plans were all right but that they call for a much less amount 65 building it than the one submitted by his concern previously. He stated that nothing could stand up against the ocean that the stronger the pier is built which would cost more, the more durable it is. He also stated that the other concern proposed 2 inch decks which are too light. His concern had proposed 4 inch decking and if it is necessary to have the pier the groyne should be included with it if ids are available. Councilman Hosti asked about using Armco sheeting for the groyne, attached to whalers, if it would give protection to the pier. Mr. Hutton stated that it would. Councilman Hosti suggested using old automobiles in connection with the groyne and Mr. Hutton stated that this would not be practical that they would eventually rust out. He stated using Armco sheeting was all right. The Mayor suggested using this type of sheeting and fill in with rip rap, etc. Councilman Fleetwood asked that if extending the south jetty of the Savannah River seaward would this help the beach. Mr. Hutton Stated that something is needed to break up the wave action. Mr. Hutton stated that if a pier is built at least a 4" x 6" rail should be used,among other things 4" x 6" decking. Councilman Lovell stated that the taxpayers should not be made to pay for it. Mr. Hutton stated that the Mayor and Councilmen should act on their own. Councilman Powers wanted to know if the Town could build a pier and charge for its usage in a sufficient amount to pay for it through the years. The Mayor stated that turn stiles would be used, that parking meters would be installed in the area and a con- cession stand on the pier should bring in at least $1200.00 annually. He mentioned that the parking area would cost about $5000.00. Councilman Peters stated that we must have a groyne. Councilman Fleetwood stated that the present tax limit for the Town is $30.00 and the tax now charged is $22.22 per thousand. The Mayor stated that he does not want to increase taxes and asked Mr. Hutton if a combination pier and groyne were built together would it be less expensive than building just one. Mr. Hutton informed him that it would. The Mayor.stated that if the pier was built for $35,000.00 that there would be other incidental expenses to the pier such as buying land, paving streets, etc. Mr. Hutton stated that the groyne could be built to seawall level but that the pier would have to be higher. Councilman Peters suggested that the groyne be built now and that the pier built later. The Mayor. asked Mr. Reed how many Armco panels he had on hand and Mr. Reed stated that he had about 100 - 30 inches wide. The Mayor stated that it would take additional panels to do the job of building a groyne. Councilman Fleetwood moved that the First Street groyne be repaired.now to the best advantage so that it bould be used later in the building of a pier and let the pier wait until a later date. Councilman Lovell seconded and all voted yes except Councilman Hosti, who abstained. 12 Councilman Fleetwood suggested that the State Highway Department should be asked to come in and help with the project as they control Route 80. Councilman Hosti stated that the Town should go ahead and build a pier and a groyne. Councilman Fleetwood stated that he would amend his motion. The Mayor requested that nothing be done with this at present. Councilman Fleetwood stated that the Town recently spent money repairing the river dock, and that he had some people who were interested in operating a concession there and the Town should keep this in mind. There being no further business the meeting adjourned subject to the,dal.l of the Mayor. Mayor Savannah'Beach, Type Island, Ga. march 18, 1964. The'regular meeting of Town Council vas held today at 3 P.M. in the Council Room in the Town Hall and was attended -by Mayor Brown, who presided and Councilmen Fleetwood, Powers, Lovell, Waters, Hosti, Town Attorney Sams, Superintendent Reed, Chief Summerlin, Reverend Moore and Mr. Arthur Davis. The meeting was opened with prayers by Reverend Moore. The minutes of the meeting of February 19th were read and adopted. Mr. Davis suggested a list of things which should be done in the museum area such as a botannical garden, canals two to four feet deep with small islands placed at several points. He presented a plan covering this. He also stated that a.State Park representative was out.today, also that the cost to the Town on the suggested projedts would•le very little if he could get cooperation. Councilman Fleetwood stated thatfr. Davis would handle the matter and go along with the Mosquito Control then let him do it. The Mayor stated that it was all right if agreeable with Council but it should be- confined. Councilman Fleetwood mored that a Committee be appointed consisting of Mr. Davis, as Chairman, with two fibers of Council to proceed with the work wherever feasible, which was seconded and passed. The Mayor reported that he had Mr. C.H. Ellison, Roofing Contractors to check the roof of the Community House and that he had submitted a price of $100.00 to make certain repairs but for $500,001e-wo'?1d repair the entire roof. Councilman Fleetwood moved that the work be authorized which was seconded and passed.