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Councilman Fleetwood moved that the proposition be accepted as outlined. Councilman
Hohenstein seconded and the motion passed.
The Mayor asked what was the condition of the stove at the vamp, and Mr. Reed stated
that a new stove was needed. The Mayor stated that he understood there was some
kitchen equipment in the beim Club that could probably be bought at a reasonable price
from the new owners. He will handle the natter.
Councilman Lovell called attention to Section "5" of the Ordinance provided for the
Installation of Water meters, stating that it should be corrected. The Mayor asked
if the Town was going to have the meters installed on contract or will it be done
by the Town. Mr. Reed stated that the Town's forces could do it and save money.
The Mayor stated that at least twenty meters per day could be installed. Mr. Reed
stated that the approximate number of meters which could be installed would be Ten.
There being no further business Council adjourned subject to the Ball of the Mayor.
Clerk of o oil
Mayor
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
October 21, 1964.
The rggular meeting of Town Council was held today at 3 P.M. in the Council Room in
the Town Hall and was attended by Mayor Brown, who presided, and Councilmen Hosti,
Fleetwood, Waters, Hohenstein, Town Attorney Solms, Jr.,Lt. James Price, Mr. J; H.
Dendy and Mrs. Hortense Doyle.
The minutes of the meetings of September 21, 24 and 28 were read and adopted.
The Mayor reported that installati n of water meters had started and were being in-
stalled in the area of 12th Street & Jones Avenue to 5th Avenue and that the installa-
tions would average about ten per day. Councilman Hohenstein asked if work would be
completed by May 1, 1965, the Mayor stated that he felt that it could but if they find
that the installat'ons cannot be completed by May 1 that extra crews will be employed.
Mr. Dendy stated that he was interested in the seawall project. The Clerk read a
letter from the U. S. *Engineers dated October 16, 1964 regarding the sea wall project.
The Mayor stated that work would be limited to the space provided which was 100 feet
in width. Mr. Fleetwood did not participate in this discussion.
The Mayor proposed extending a portion of the ocean front 100 foot wide to Taylor
Street, He informed Council that the Fort Screven Development Company would convey
the property to the Town for $1.00. Councilman Fleetwood called attention to the
rights of property owners on Officers Row and suggested that the matter be referred
to Mr. Solms for handling.
Lt. Price reported that starting next month a training program for the Police
will be given by the F.B.I. Capt. Hallman will be down for classes also Mr.
Byrnes of the Narcotics & Drug Department would give a talk, Mr. Chas.Sullenger
would conduct a class and altogether the course would cover from three to five days
and would continue through the winter season. He also reported that one of the
police cars hadbeen placed in reserve and that now the department is using one car.
He also mentioned that the officers in his department should not have to wait after
one year to get a vacation. The Mayor suggested that the period of taking vaca-
tions should be from October to January for the department. After some discussion
it was decided that the interested party would get one vacation in a calendar year.
Councilman Waters called attention to a bill from the H & E Triangle for feeding
prisoners and asked how many meals per day does a prisoner get. Lt. Price stated
that if he works he gets three but if he does not work he gets two a day. He also
requested a raise in salary for extra work as acting chief. He stated that he
had already received $75.00 but felt that with the duties involved he should be
paid more. Referred to the Police Committee to handle.
The Mayor wanted to know regarding installation of the meter boxes, how much to
allow where the property already has a meter ha in place. Councilman Hosti
suggested they should be allowed what the boxes cost the Town. The Mayor stated
that the new boxes cost $7.50 each. Councilman Waters stated that they should be
refunded what they paid. Councilman Fleetwood moved that where the prop ty wner
already has a meter box that had previously been installed' that they be the
cost of the box. Councilman Hohenstein seconded and the motion passed. `
Mts.:poem asked what about the water rates. The Mayor informed bar that Councilman
Lovell who is handling the matter is on vacation and they would wait for his returh.
Councilman Waters moved that bills for the month of September 'for General Government
amounting to $2,939.31, the Chicago Pump Company amounting to $2,438.48, the Service
Systems amounting to $1,333.34 and for the Water Department amounting to $505.49 be
paid. Councilman Fleetwood seconded and the motion passed.
The Mayor informed Council that the bill from the Chicago Pump Company was for parts
etc.,for the disposal system and were necessary to keep the plant in operation.
The Mayor informed Council that the garbage disposal services rendered by the
Service Systems on contract did not work out well as the services were very poor and
requested that hi be authorized to notify them to cancel the contract which has a
60 day clause in it, that the Town had sold its garbage truck to them at the time the
contract was negotiated and that I /12th of the cost of the truck was being deducted
on each payment made to them. He stated that in several instances the Town had to
send out some of its trucks to pick up garbage and trash. Councilman Waters moved
that the Mayor be authorized to cancel'the contract, Councilman Hohenstein seconded
and the motion passed,
The Mayor informed Council that he had met with the State Prison Board in Atlanta -
and they had requested a change in the original setup. Now they wish to pay'the
Town rent for the buildings at the prison camp and the Town to pay them for use of
the prisoners. He suggested that the rent be $400.00 per month and the State to
pay for utility services, and the Town would include the rent of the prison guard's
house in the $400.00. The Town has a lot at Chatham Avenue and 18th Street the
Town could build a house for the guard to live in, which would be a good investment
for the Town. The Mayor asked if the Town should offer to rent the prison camp
buildings for an annual rental of $4800,00 including the guard's house, the State to
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pay for utility services at the prison camp. Councilman Hosti moved that the offer as
such by the Mayor be approved except that the Town to furnish water for both the prison
camp and the guard's quarters. Councilman Fleetwood seconded and the motion passed.
The Mayor will handle the matter.
The Mayor informed Council that bills were sent to property owners for the installation
of meters each month.
Councilman Waters reported that Mr. Blair informed him that in cleaning the parking meters
some of them are in bad shape and Mr. Blair requested getting a compressor with a spray
gun attachment to'clean them with. Morgan's, Inc had quoted one for $238.00. Mr. Hosti
would check on several to see if he could get a lower price. Councilman Waters moved that
the equipment be purchased and that Councilman Hosti handle the matter. Councilman
Fleetwood seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Waters called attention to a barb wire fence which had been erected on V'an Horn
Street adjacent to the property of J. L. Harley and stated that it is dangerous to the
public. 'Mr. Solms stated that Lt. Price should put him on the docket. The Mayor
suggested that Councilman Waters request Mr. Harley to remove it or he will be put on the
docket.
Councilman Hosti read a petition from Mr. W. R. Warnock filing a claim for $].4.00 to have
his sewer line cleaned out and which he was informed by the Thomas Plumbing Company that
the stoppage was in the Town's main. He paid the Thomas Company for the work and re-
quested that he be refunded the 4]4.00 paid to Thomas. Councilman Fleetwood moved that
the bill be paid, Councilman Hosti seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Waters called attention to a number of holes and breaks in tha pavement on
some of the streets and stated that repairs should be made as early as possible. Supt.
Reed was instructed, to get a load of hot asphalt to take care of this work.
The Lewis Avenue Betterment Club presented a letter complimenting the Board for the fine
work done in the area of Lewis Avenue.
An invitation was received from Bishop Stuart of the Episcopal Church inviting the members
of Council to dedication cerem,nies at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 31, 1966.Coumci].man
Fleetwood stated that he would attend representing Council.
A letter was read from Tybeeland, Inc.,by E.C.Bobo, President, requesting permission to
borrow the plans of the survey of Tybrisa pavilion made by Mr. S. P. Kehoe. Council was
of the opinion that the plan could be read and /or copied in the clerk's office but could
• not be removed from the files.
'A bill submitted by Dr. John E. Porter for attending a patient was submitted to Chief of
Police H.H. Summerlin some time ago and in turn referred to Mrs. Ada Abbott with the re-
quest that she pay the bill and which she refused to do. Mr. So].ms stated that the bill
should be paid by the Town. Councilman Fleetwood moved. that the bill be paid on the
advice of CounSdl, Councilman Hosti seconded and the motion passed.
The Mayor referred to Council a list of delinquent water accounts and noted that Supt.
Reed'had been ordered to cut off the delinquent consumers. He also called attention to
the large amount due by Mr. J. H. Dendy, operator of the golf course. X
III. Freeman N. Jelks, Jr.,submitted the following offer to purchase Lots 1 & 2, Ward 1,
including that portion lying within the old Central of Georgia Right -of -lay, for $500.00.
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I hereby offer to buy lots known as numbers 1 and 2, Ward 1 Tybee
Island, Chatham County, Georgia, including that portion lying within the
old Central of Georgia Railroad right -of -way, for a total of $500.00,
This offer is contingent upon the agility Town of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, to give clear title, and I will have 30 days to have same
examined.
It is hereby agreed that Savannah Beach will have an 18 foot mainte-
nance easement along the inside of the present concrete seawall.
Taxes will be prorated as of the date of sale, October 21, 1964.
Freeman Napier Rae. Jr.
Councilman Fleetwood objedted saying that the property should be advertised. Mr.
Solms agreed frith him. The matter was referred to Mr. Solms.
A petition was presented from Mr, Emanuel Kronstadt, Attorney, for Mrs. Mike (Bert)
Goldberg requesting that any costs or penalties assessed against her for taxes be
eliminated. He also presented a petition requesting that Lot 33 B, Ward 1, for
which the Town holds a tax deed, be tetnraied to her upon payment of the taxes and
other charges if any. The matter was referred to Mr. Solms and Mr. Buckley to
handle.
Copy of a letter writted by Mr. Joe Wilensky protesting against trucks hauling sand
from the strand through 10th ]lace damaging the road adjacent to his property and
also his fence and for which he claims were damaged, was read. Councilman Hosti
etated_ih&t work has been done on this and that the drain was worked on.
Councilman Hohenstein moved that the following Resolution be adopted, Councilman
Waters seconded and the motion passed.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the United States of America will make award of contracts for cer-
tain protective work at Savannah Beach, Georgia, consisting generally of the con-
struction of a rock sea wall; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the engineers on the location that the
construction will cover an area of approximately 2,720 feet with the point of beginning.
at Tilton Street and running northwardly said distance along the present eroded and
decayed existing sea wall; and,
WHEREAS, licenses and permits will be required for the performance of the work
by the construction contractors: and,
WHEREAS, rights -of -way will be necessary over the 50 -foot strip which lies
immediately east of the existing sea wall and over the 50 -foot strip which lies
immediately west'of the existing sea wall for ingress, egress and regress to and
from the construction: and,
WHEREAS, Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, wishes to indemnify the United States
of America and its construction contractors from claims or damages growing out of
or incident to the performance of the construction within the area herein defined.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, in- council assembled, that the Mayor of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
be authorized to obtain the necessary rights- of—way for ingress, egress and regress
to and from the construction, and the Clerk of Council be authorized to issue the
'required licenses and permits for performance of the work by the construction con-
tractors.
BE IT Mil d& RESOLVED that the Mayor of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, be
authorized to execute, and the Clerk of Council to attest, the necessary indemnifica-
tion in connection with said construction.
There being no further business Council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
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Clerk of Co
Mayor
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
November 25, 1964.
The regular meeting of Town Council was hell today at 3 P.M. in the Council Room in
the Town Hall and was attended by Mayor Brown, who presided, and Councilmen Hosti,
Hohenetetn, Lovell, Fleetwood, Waters, Town Attorney Solms, Superintendent Reed,
Lt. Jas. Price. Also attending H.H. Glisson and E.J.. Solomon.
The minutes, of the meeting of October 21st were read and after several corrections
were adopted.
Mr. Glisson asked if there was any objections for operating various typeSof amusement
rides in the area between Atlantic Avenue and Sixteenth Street on property owned by
him. The Mayor asked what type rides he had in mind. Mr. Glisson stated that he
did not know as yet b»t that most likely they would be "Kiddie Rides"% The Mayor
stated that there waald a possibility that they would be objections as to noises, etc.,
and also objections to the hours which the rides would be operated. Mr. Solis
stated that he should comply with the zoning laws as Council could not permit him to
violate the law. It was decided that Mr. Glisson would get in touch with the Mayor
at a later date to see if something can be worked out.
Councilman Lovell wanted to know if the garbage and trash collections are being made
on schedule. The Mayor informed him that the private service is not up to par.
The Mayor informed Council that he had a letter from the. State Prison Board regarding
the use of the Town's prison camp facilities and also about the prisoners. He was
informed that the Town would have to wait until after the Legislature meets in January
that the expected cost of operation is too high.