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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19650318CCMeetingid Savannah Baach, Tybee Island, Ga. March 18, 1965. The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 3 PM in the Council Room in the Town Hall and was attended by Mayor James A. Brown, who presided, and,Councilmen Fleetwood, Daniels, Waters, Hohenstein, Lovell, Town Attorney Solms, Lt. Price and Supt. Reed. The minutes of the meetings of February 17th and March 6th were read and after several corredtions were adopted. The Mayor informed Council that regarding the proper location of the fishing pier at the end of First Street would have to be changed as it was found that considerable rocks were spread under the surface of the beach in that area and that upon investigation it was found that a location on the North Side of Tilton Street would be more suitable for the pier so it will be erected there if Council has no objections. The Mayor stated that the Town could do the job for about one half of what it would cost for outside work, that there is a good supply of material on hand now. A plat of the pier was submitted by Thomas & Hutton. He stated that he can get a contract price to build the•pier at Tilton Avenue but not at First Street. The Town has one hundred parking meters which can be used in that area and he asked for permission to relocate the pier from First Street to Tilton. Avenue. Councilman Hohenstein moved that the Mayor be authorized to change the location from First Street to Tilton Avenue. Councilman Fleetwood seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Fleetwood requested that the Ordinance be amended with the possibility of the Town acquiring the golf course which he withdrew. The Mayor stated that North of Tilton Avenue inside the gate, the estimate cost of building the pier should be based upon a maximum rather than a minimum estimate, that plans were drawn by a contractor based on materials on hand about a year ago. Mr. Solms stated that bids should be gotten on the project. The Mayor stated that Supt. Reed was qualified to supervise the work. Councilman Fleetwood stated that the Town should employ an engineer. The Mayor stated that it would add about 0500.00 to the cost. Mr. Solms stated that the engineer's fee is a,out $6000.00. The Mayor stated that he had talked to Mr. Joserh Hutton before presenting the plans to Council and asked if it was Councilman';: Fleetwood's idea to drop the present plans. Councilman Fleetwood stated "no ". Mr. Solms stated that the Mayor being a public servant is responsible for the spending of public funds that someone other than the contractor should draw the plans. The Mayor stated that the lowest bid is not always the best bid. Mr. Solms stated that the Mayor would probably be criticised if an engineer were not employed to supervise the work. The Mayor stated that you cannot use one contractor's plan with another bidder. Councilman Fleetwood stated that the Mayor already has the plans. The Mayor stated that he could not use another's plans and also that we should get going as_the season will soon be here. Councilman Fleetwood stated that he would like to hear from other mem- bers of Council. C ouncilman Daniels stated that he agreed with Councilman Fleetwood to put it out on bids. The Mayor asked Mr. ._Reed how long it would take to clean up Memorial Park. Mr..Reed stated two men all day. The Mayor stated that some of the organizations using the park sometimes leave it in an unclean condition. Dr. Hohenstein stated that a charge should be made for use of the park. Councilman Fleetwood stated that it cannot be done. The Mayor stated that there should not be a charge for use of the park but a charge should be made for cleaning it. The Mayor suggested the use of parking meters. Dr. Hohenstein moved that parking meters be installed around Memorial Park on Fourth Street and in the park for traffic control. Councilman Fleetwood seconded and the motion passed. 1 1 1 Lt. Price stated that when games and activities take place in the park quite often vehicles are parked along Jones .venue and suggested that a low fence bb erected along that area. The Mayor suggested that the shoulder of the pavement should be widened so as to facilitate parking of care in that area and asked how many cars were there last Sunday. Lt. Price stated there were quite a number of them and unless traffic was regulated they would be all over the park. He suggested putting signs on the west side of Jones Avenue for the distance of the park to stop parking. The Mayor instructed Mr. Reed to put up the necessary signs in that area. Councilman Waters stated that installation of parking meters at the park would have to be checked, what is going to be done about that? Councilman Lovell reported that 711 water meters had been installed to elate. He called attention to the Tybee Terrace Cottages being operated on one meter and stated that there were thirty units of which seventeen have been sold. These buildings are sold under a cooperative plan. The Mayor asked if this matter could be considered at a later date. Councilman Fleetwood stated two domiciles - 1 meter. The Mayor . stated on duplex's - 1 meter. Councilman Fleetwood stated that separate domiciles should have a separate meter. The Mayor stated that where Freddie Anderson lives on Lovell Avenue there is one building which is owned separately by two families who are on one line and one meter. Mr. Solms suggested that the Committee get together to straighten the matter out. Councilman Lovell moved that the previous Ordinance which allows 90,000 gallons for $30.00 less the discount be amended to allow 100,000 gallons for $30.00 less the dis- count. The bill should be paid by May 31, 1965. Councilman Waters seconded Wad the motion passed. Alderman Fleetwood asked about the collection from the water meters. The Mayor in- formed him that the property owners were given sixty (60) days from date of bill to pay. He also stated that all water meters will be read as of May 1, 1965. The Mayor asked Lt. Price about the new car, and he stated it was functioning all right but that the Plymouth needed repairs. Councilman Waters instructed him to take the Plymouth in for repairs. Lt. Price stated that a retired police officer from Savannah applied for the position as dispatcher during the summer months and stated that this man is a good radio dispatcher and has had considerable experience in police work. He was instructed to furnish an application for employment. The applicant's name is Al Henry. The Mayor instructed Lt. Price to check on teen agers based on complaints that some of them are driving vehicles without having a licensed driver accompany them. Lt. Price suggested a committee of persons on the island be appointed to cooperate their efforts to get recreation facilities, etc.,for the teen agers. He stated that primarily a suitable building was needed and suggested swapping the American Legion building for the community house. Alderman Waters stated that teen agers learning to drive should have an older person with them. Councilman Waters reported that there is $140.00 in a savings account in the C & S Bank which was collected through donations for lighting the ball park, that there is also a young man, Mr. Richard DeLoach, who would be glad to work along with the teen agers. Councilman Lovell asked Lt, Price what about the dog situation. The Mayor suggested that the Town employ a dog catcher andpay him $5.00 for each dog caught by him. Edmund Solomon informed Council that a number of people were operating on the island without licenses and he would serve free to advise the License Committee. He was re- quested to present a list of those operating without a license to the Chairman of the License Committee. He also informed Council that the Tri -State instruction School 12 which is under the diredtion of the insurance companies will meet from March 23rd through March 26th and that the Town should send a representative. Alderman Daniels moved that Edmund J. Solomon attend this school for four days and that he be allowed a maximum expense of $100.00, Councilman Waters seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Waters moved that bills for the month of February for General Government amounting to $5,203.00 and for the Water Department amounting to $940.09 be paid. Councilman Fleetwood seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Fleetwood asked what was being done about delinquent taxes. Mr. Solms stated that they were waiting on the new police chief to take office. The Mayor informed Council that the 1965 budget will include funds for resurfacing and repairing some of the streets but that before work can be done we must wait for warm weather. Councilman Lovell informed Council that the Savannah Electric & Powef Company had voluntarily offered to have their license fee increased to $3,000.00 effective May 1, 1965. Councilman Fleetwood informed Counc'1 that the fishing pier could be included in a "Recreation complex" t &t federal and state funds could be obtained but that the Town will have to try for funds through the Chatham County Commissioners, the State Recrea- tion Authority and Federal Agency's. He also stated that the Town should acquire the golf course. The matter was referred to the Committee consist ng of Councilmen Hohenstein, Fleetwood and Daniels to handle the matter. The Mayor stated that the Committee should pursue the plan and he also stated that the M.P.C. would have an engineer down here. Councilman Lovell inquired about Mr. J. H. Dendy and the golf course. stated that he was going to start work on the course very soon. Dendy had The Mayor informed Council that he had a letter from the H & H F Agency notifying him that they had approved funds for $7,900.00 to assist in public works improvements. Councilman Fleetwood moved that the offer be accepted, Councilman Hohenstein seconded and the motion passed. Mr. Jack Brady had written a letter requesting that he be granted the privilege of operating the concession stand, ete.,on the new fishing pier. It was the decision of Council that this matter sho „ld be handled at a later date. A letter was read from Mrs. Louise Meyer protesting the damage done to her property during the installation of the new meter. She also filed claim of $100.00 against the Town. Referred to the Water Committee. Mr. Solms recommended that the bill from Memorial Hospital against Hugh Summerlin amounting to $461.95, for which the Town guaranteed payment, should be paid by the Town. Councilman Fleetwood moved that it be paid which was seconded by Councilman Waters and the motion passed. The oath was administered to Councilman John H. Daniels, Jr., as follows: 1 1 1 1 l 1 13 STATE OF GEORGIA CHATHAM COUNTY I, JOHN H. DANIELS, JR.,do solemnly swear that I will faith fully and honestly perform the duties of Councilman of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to the best of my skill and ability, without favor or affection, so help me God. I do ftrther solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Georgia, that I am not a member of the Communist Party and have no sympathy for the doctrines of communism and will not lend my aid, my support, my advice, my counsel, nor my influence, to the Communist Party or to the teachings of communism. This 2 th day of February 1965. (Signed) JOHN O. DANIELS, Jr. Sworn to and subscribed before me this aith day of February, 1965. Anton P. Solms Jr„ JUDGE, RECORDER'S COURT, SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE_ ISLAND, and NOTARY PUBLIC, CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA.