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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.
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Councilman Lovell wanted to know what was done regarding the request of EL C.
Bobo for use of the Town's survey compiled by S. P. Kehoe of Tybrisa Pavilion.
Mr. Bobo was notified that he could see the survey and make copies of it but
he could not take it out of the Clerk's office.
Councilman Lovell referring to delinquent water accounts asked how many had been
cut -off. Mr. Reed informed him that some had been cut -off but did not say how
many.
Council was informed that Mr. J. H. Bendy, operator of the Golf Course, was in
arrears for water for the years 1963 and 1964 in the amount of $500.00.
The Mayor asked Mr. Reed how many water meters had been installed, he was in-
formed that 250 have been placed so far, that the average installation is seven
or eight meters per day and on some days thirteen are installed.
The Mayor asked Mr. Reed if all the electric motors are back and Mr. Reed stated
all but two. The Mayor informed Council that ten of the motors were damaged due
to a current cut -off on Wilmington Island. The Mayor stated that he had talked to
Mr. L. C. McClurkin of the Savannah Electric & Power Company regarding this and was
informed that he would cheek on the natter and report back to the Mayor. He
stated that if the Savannah Electric & Power Company were at fault they would pay
for the damage. Referred to Councilman Fleetwood to handle.
The Mayor informed Council that regarding the damage done to the roof of the Fire
Station, Mr. C. B. Coleman, Jr.,was to get in touch with him but so far he has not
done so.
Mr. Reed reported that the damage which had been done to the property of Mr. Joe
Wilensky on Tenth Place had been corrected. He also informed Council that on
'checking the water meter on the property of Charles Moorman at Estill Station
that the meter had been tampered with thereby not giving a correct reading on the
amount of water consumed. Councilman Lovell asked if it is a violation of a
state law to tamper with a water meter, Mr. Solms stated that he did not know.
The matter was referred to Messrs. Solms, Lovell and Reed to handle. Mr. Reed
also reported that Mrs. Marjorie Durham had disconnected the Town's water supply
to her property on Campbell Avenue informing the Town that she had and was going
to use her own well. Mr. Solms stated that it is against the Town's Ordinance
to use water from a well for household purposes and that she should not be allowed
to discontinue the Town's service. Referred to Mr. Solms for handling.
Councilman Lovell asked why watwater meter would be placed on a vacant lot, the
property of Mr. J. A. Peters. Mr. Reed informed him that this lot has a sprinkler
system. Mr. Reed also reported that Mr. Herbert Johnson has one house on Second
Avenue and another one on Jones and that the two houses are on one line. Mr.
Solms stated that there most be a meter for each house. Mr. Lovell stated that
a meter should be installed at each location. The Mayor wanted to know if two
houses were on one lot, what then. He Was informed that there must be a meter
for each house. Mr. Solms stated that if a building is a rooming house one
meter should suffice. Mr. Lovell stated that this should apply to new buildings
as on old buildings where the pipes are running all over the place it would be
difficult. The Mayor stated that the Fort Screven area is going to be a
problem. Councilman Hohenstein stated it should be handled with good judgment.
The Mayor stated that the committee should get together to work this out. The
Mayor stated that it wonld probably be necessary to emp*gadditional help and
sugcested that the meters be read every six months. Councilman Hosti stated
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that if the property owner was billed every six months that he would protest as
generally the bill would be too high. The Mayor stated that Councilman Lovell
get together with his committee and work. it out.
Councilman Lovell reported that a fire plug was on the property of Hubert Ellzey. e
Mr. Reed stated that there was also a plug across the street on Campbell Avenue. '5)1
He was instructed to close the plug on the Ellzey property.
Lt. Price reported that the mileage on the police cars is being reduced that he had
cut down on some of the patrolling at night, that one ear is in very bad condition
and that bids had been requested from three dealers on furnishing a new car.
Councilman Waters moved that bills for General Government for the month of October
amounting to $5,064.19 and for the Water Department amounting to $324.83 be paid.
Councilman Fleetwood seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Lovell stated that on applications for water service that the rules
printed on it should be enforced. If the property owner continues to waste water
it should be cut off.
Councilman Lovell stated that in connection with the new work being done on the rock
sea wall, which is being built, that people should go over these rocks at therr own
hazard.
Mr. Solms brought up the matter of Lot 33 B, Ward 1, in the name of Prescott & Goldberg
and recommended that the amount which was charged them for clearing the lots should be
reduced. He had talked to attorneys for both owners and they protested against the
high charge and stated that if the bill was reduced to a reasonable amount they wouuld
recommend that the bill be paid. They also requested that this lot be quit claimed
to the owners upon the payment of whatever charges were due at the time of the
conveyance.
Councilman Hosti read a letter from the Georgia Plumbers Association who have requested
that the Town's Plumbing Inspector, Mr. Wm. C. Paul, become a member of the association.
Dues are $5.00 yearly. Councilman Hosti moved that the Town pay this sum which was
seconded and passed.
The Mayor read a letter from Councilman Jas. H. Powers tendering his resignation to
become effective on December 31, 1964. He regretted that it was necessary to do this
but his business interests were taking a great deal of his time,and that he had enjoyed
the pleasant contacts he had with the Board during his tenure of office.
Lt. Price asked when the reduction of the Police Force was to take place. The Mayor
stated that the Police Committee would handle this. The Mayor instructed Lt. Price
that hereafter the police cars and ambulance would be cleaned and waxed when needed by
members of the Police Department.
The Mayor suggested that in the Interest of saving for the Town that when one employee
who is in one department and is not busy at the time and some work developes in another
department then that employee would work in whatevera department was necessary. If
Council agrees to this he will issue the necessary orders to the employees. Councilman
Hosti stated that employees should work in different departments when it is necessary.
Lt. Price stated that the police officers would wash the vehicles and asked if they
would do this work while in uniform. Councilman Lovell asked if he had any record
of the number of trips to Savannah made by the police cars. The Mayor recommended
that the purchase of a new police car be held up at this tine. He was informed that
one of the police cars has 70,000 miles on it. Lt. Price stated that the department
has only one police car in service now. Councilman Fleetwood stated that Council
had previously agreed to buy a new police car each year. Lt. Price asked if anything
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had been done about the pay increase he had requested and he was informed that
the Police-Committee was handling the matter, The Mayor informed Council
that Lt. Price had already been given $75.00 for the months of June, July and
August. The Mayor referred the matter to the Police Committee again to handle
and any increase that would be given would be from September 1, 1964.
Councilman Waters reported that he ha' talked to Mr. ILL. Harley regarding the
barb wire fence which he had placed around some of his property and informed him
that the Town Attorney• rendered an opinion that it was a violation to put barb
wire for fencing on ,a street or road, that if someone was injured W. Harley
would be responsible. Mr. Solms stated that the fence should be down.
A request was made by the Est. Jack L. Rabey for a refund of the water charges
for 1964 which amounted to $30.00 as the building has been closed since Mr. Rabey's
death.
A request was made by the members of the Community Christmas Tree for a donation
from the Town. Council decided that the Town could not make a donation but each
of the Councilmen donated Five Dollars towards the fund.
A letter was read from Mr. J. A. Crawford in which he offered to purchase from the
Town Lots 3 & 12, Block 13, Bay Ward for $500.00. It was decided that the Town
would advertise for bids on the two lots. Mr. Solms will handle the matter.
Vacations were discussed and after some discussion Corncilman Lovell recommended
that an employee must work for the Town for one year before he is entitled to a
aeration. Council was also of this opinion.
Mr. Freeman M. Jelks, Jr.,offered $500.00 for a portion.of Lots 1 & 2, inside
the sea wall, in Ward 1. The Board agreed to accept this offer.
The Nhyor stated that the parking meters should be serviced and stored away for
use next season.
4ayor Brown announced that the Office of Emergency Planning had approved a grant
of $22,315.00 for the replacement and cleaning of sanitary sewerage lines damaged .
by Hurricane Dora. The Board named Mr. Joseph Hutton of Thomas & Hutton as
Supervising Engineer for the project. Mr. Hutton was authorized to let the work
out on contract. It will cover the area of the Strand from 8th to 10th Street
to Butler Avenue to Fourth Avenue. Councilman Fleetwood moved that the action
of the Nhyor be authorized, Councilman Hohenstein seconded and the motion passed.
Fire .Chief Solomon reported that fire losses this year so far totals less than
$10,000.00. He also mentioned that firms delivering Butane and Propane gas that
some are doing so without a license and that some do not take out permits for in-
stallations. Mr. Solomon was excused.
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