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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
June 15, 1966.
III The regular meeting of Town Council was held today in the Town Hall at 8 P.M. and was
attended by Mayor Brown, who presided, Councilmen Hohenstein, Lovell, Waters, Dfivis,
Daniels, Fleetwood, Town atty. Solms, Supt. Reed, Chief Davis, Mr. Mike Counihan, Mr.
Robert Cary, Mr. U.L. Harley, Mr. Carl Stults, Mr. Harold Murray, Fire Chief Solomon
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The Mantes of the meeting of May 18th were read and after several corrections were
adopted.
Mr. Harley requested that some dirt be put on his property Lot 14, Block 12, Fort Screven,
Ward. He also stated that he was disturbed by bad dogs and that he was fencing in his
property to keep them out. The Mayor stated that he would have some sand put on Mr.
Harley's lot.
Mr. Harley stated that the letter he had rectlived from the Town regarding his request
for cancellation of taxes on his Lot 11, Block 12, Fort Screven, Ward, was misleading
that a road rums through it and it has no value as a building lot. The Mayor referred
the matter to the Assessment Committee to handle. Mr. Harley stated that the deeds
which he had had drawn up conveying the toad to the Town had been returned informing him
that the Town did not. accept the road. Councilman Hohenstein moved that the Assessment
Committee a d Attorney Solms handle the matter, Councilman Fleetwood seconded and the
motion passed.
Mr. Murray called attention to the board of the condition of the groins in the area of
Center to Sixth Street and asked if something could be done to correct the situation.
Councilman Davis suggested that if some rip -rap could be gotten to try the same method
used at Nineteenth Street with corrugated material. The Mayor asked Supt. Reed if any
of this material was on hand and he stated he had a small amount of the sheets.
The Mayor asked about the accident which occurred at 16th Street and Lovell Avenue between "
Mrs. Thelma Durden's car and one of the Town's garbage trucks. The Chief reported that
the law is to yield to the right, that there was no stop sign at the intersection and it
was raining hard. The truck driver stated that he did not stop at the intersection.
The Chief stated that it was a stop sign on the other side of the street. Supt. Reed
stated that the driver stopped then pulled out into the street and that it was raining
hard, Councilman Lovell stated that a case should have been made. Referred the matter
to the Police Committee to handle.
A letter was read from Thomas & Hutton estimating the cost of . .chasing and installing
chlorinating equipment at the sewerage plant in the amount of :9000.00, Thomas and Hutton's
fee would be $800.00. The Mayor stated that the equipment will have to be installed
to meet the requirements of the Georgia Water Control Board and that if. Council sees fit
to act on this then authorize it. Councilman Daniels moved that the Chairman of the
Water & S Overage Committees be empowered,to act, Councilman Hohenstein seconded and the
motion passed.
The Mayor asked if hing could be done to help the Fresh Air Home get rid of the
sand spurs, etc. S rintendent Reed stated that they could be covered. The Mayor
asked Mr. Counihan if he could get same prisoners sent down to help.
Councilman Lovell noted five laborers picking up trash on the streets, two on one side
and three on the other. Superintendent Reed stated that there were several truck loads
of trash hauled each day and the cost was approximately $10.00 per day. Councilman
Hohenstein stated that transients should be made to pay for the expense of cleaning the
streets and suggested raising the fees on the parking meters to accomplish this. Mr.
Counihan stated that the Town needs more money fpm the transients.
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S,,zper*stendent Reed stated that a number of the ditches must be cleaned. Mr. Counihan
Stated that they are trying to work out transportation with two Brews of persons to coae
to he Mind.
S" jer3.ntemdent Reed informed Council that thought .should be given to locating more space III
for: garbage disposal., The Mayor suggested an incinerator„ Superintendent Reed stated
that they are very expensive. Councilman Lovell suggested to have the Tybee Beach.
Cony sell the Town some land. The Mayor suggested that the old lake at `i4oliday Perk .
Superintendent Reed stated that mould be aaproblem as it would have to. be drained and
di t, hauled in to cover the garbage. The Armor stated that he would talk to the Lynes
Realty Company. He asked if the lake could be used if the Town could get permission.
Superintendent Reed stated he would still have to have .dirt,
Chief Davis reported on traffic lights and stated that fora' could be purchased for $880.,
and would cost nothing to install that the bulbs would be extra and suggested leeetions°
a. Campbel. Avenue,&First Street, Jones Avenue & First, Second Avenue & First. The 17or
stated that a light should be placed at Campbell, Center and Sixteenth Streets* Council,
Wok-Waters stated that .a light at Fourteenth & Butler would Weak the flow ,of traffic-
-ping to Sixteenth on Butler, Councilman Hohenstein moved that the Police Committee be
authorised to purchase the lights needed. Councilmer Da is. seconded.and the motto:
'1%040Tief. requested that the Highway Department he asked to mark the necessary strips dC ain,
$utl-er Avenue to Sixteenth Street, also that signs are needed regarding dogs, fishing prier
eto. He also stated that he had received complaints of cars parking at,the head of some
of the streets an the ocean front. The Mayor informed him to have them toted away.
Councilman Lovell suggested that the Town have stencils made to make up most of the.signs.
Councilmen Davis stated that Earl Howard cannot do any more work than he is . doing now.
The for requested the Chief to make a list of the signs needed. The Chief stated that
cardboard signs for one thing could.be placed in reekage.shops.
Couxi]an Daniels stated that the Chief and his men are working long hours and are ,
handling large crowds. The Chief informed Council that Hunter Air Force Base will not
permait their Air Police to ride in the Townts Police Cars.
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letter was read from Mrs. Ann Haile protesting against the surfers practically. taking
ever the bathing areas of the beach and requested that Council remedy this situation.
Councilman Lovell suggested putting a tax on them, . The Mayor called attention to cars
backing out of the streets from the beach toward Butler Avenue stating that this is danger.,
°71s and recommended that the Police Committee handle ,the matter. Councilman Haters state4 .
that in making changes that the party who made the change was not on the Committee.
Councilman Lovell stated that the proper committee show be contacted. The Mayor stated
•that all should work together as some tame large crowds call for fast action.
.The Chief reported that Al Henry who is doing part time work on.Sundays and Mondays is leaing.
Councilman Daniels instructed him to take applications„ The Chief stated that an operett
is needed for a maximum of five nights ..a week, The Mayor asked if an extra policeman would
be better than an oPerator. The Chief stated that an older man could be put on the radio
and a younger man be on the outside and that Sam Weatherly has been doing a good outside
,job. The Chief asked what was going to be done with the surfers. The Mayor suggest'
that they he given an area. The Chief stated from Third Street to Center Street would
beight as there were no houses in that block. Councilman Dais stated that this
axes should be for surfers only. Councilman Fleetwood stated that some of the surfers
live on the island. The Mayor referred the matter to the Police Committee to handle.
The: matter of supplying water to the Golf Course Restaurant was discussed. Councilman
Daniels moved that they be put on a meter basis, Councilman Lovell seconded and the
-motion passed.
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Coeilman Hohenstein discussed the baseball diamond in the park stating that Councilman
Waters was familiar with it. Councilman Waters stated that the late Chief McCutchen
got things started and that donations were. received. Councilman Hohenstein stated that
approximately $1500.00 is needed now to get things started. Mr. Counihan mentioned
that if the Town could pay $45,000.00 for a fishing pier that it could spend $1500.00
for children. Councilman. Hohenstein stated that he understood the original plans in
raising money was for lights. Councilman Lovell suggested that the lights be gotten
from the Go Cart Track.
The Mayor brought up the matter of personal property taxes. Councilman Fleetwood
stated that Mr. Solms would handle. Mr. Solms stated that he needed a list of the
personal property taxes. The Clerk was instructed to get a list up.
Councilman Hohenstein stated that parking meters should be iatalled around the fishing
pier as quickly as possible as there are quite a number of cars parked in the area at
this time. Superintendent Reed stated that meters could be installed in about ten days.
Councilman Davis stated that some of the areas to be used for parking the groundiis too
soft. The Mayor stated that motorists are having difficulty in parts of the area.
Councilman Hohenstein asked how mach sand would he needed in the area. The Mayor stated
that the area should be shaped. Councilman Hohenstein moved that the areas around
the fishing pier to be used for parking to be graded in ten (10) days. Councilman
Daniels seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Davis suggested putting holes in
the ground for poles, he will handle the matter.
Councilman Davis stated that Pirates Park should be fenced in and other work which was
necessary. Councilman Hohenstein asked if there was a diagram and what the cost would
-be. Councilman Davis stated he had a rough drawing and stated the cost would be approx-
imately $1,300.00. Councilman Daniels stated that first things should come first that
folks can't get places in Memorial Park to play - he asked which was more important?
Councilman Hohenstein stated that the Town has an investment in Pirates Park.
Councilman Waters moved that bills for the month of May for General Government amounting
to $4,465.43 and for the Water Department amounting to e557.27 be paid. Councilman
Davis seconded and the motion passed.
Coumoilman Lovell stated that the water meter on property of Stephen Rouquie has not
been paid and asked what should be done. Mr. Solms stated that if the meter has not
been paid for the water should be out off. Counci7saan Lovell also stated that the
metelr on property of Pater Kaminsky had not been paid.
The Mayor recommended that water meters which have been connected to property and have
been disconnected for non- payment should be placed in the Town's shop and when re-
installed the charge should be )60.00.
The Mayor informed Council that J. A. McCusker and Edward W. Towns had agreed to lease
the fishing pier concession but Mr. MoCusker stated that the floor had buckled and they
were afraid to use it. Councilman Davis stated that there was a slight buckle but
it was all right. The Mayor stated that he had contacted Messrs. McCusker and Towns
and they were to get in touch with him. He also stated that vandalism is flagrant,
that people were using the fishing pier every day. Councilman Fleetwood stated that
if the concession stand IS not leased that the Town put a charge MR s', one week from
todaylon the fishing pier.
Councilman Daniels stated that his Committee.coasisting of Mr. Cary, Supt. Reed and
himself, who were appointed to check on lots which should be cleaned, found 170 lots
which needed to be cleared but it will take time. Councilman Waters suggested that
they be given thirty (30) days in which to clean their lots.
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Councilman Daniels recommended a uniform charge for bonds be adopted and presented at
suggested schedule and moved that the schedule of bonds be adopted. Councilman
Fleetwood seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Fleetwood asked what was the status of the re— appraisal of Tybee property.
The Mayor stated that he had handled the matter with Mr. Lambright but, that nothing
had been done as yet.
Councilman Hohenstein stated that the Recreation Committee had bought baseballs, bases,
etc.,and asked Councilman Daniels why twelve (12) more balls were purchased. Councilman
Daniels stated that they are being used by various groups and have to be replaced.
The Mayor recommended that Izlar Avenue, the Strand to Butlet, Fifteenth Street from
Jones to Chatham Avenue, Fourth Street from Butler to Jones, entrance t the Golf Club,
the area at the Tybee Museum and Bright and Logan Streets be repaved and that bide had
been received from Hugh Jackson and Sam Findley, Inc. The bid of Findley amounting
to $13,423.00 was low whereupon Councilman Daniels moved that bid of Sam Findley be
accepted. Councilman Fleetwood seconded and the motion passed. Third and,Eighth
Streets had been deleted from the paving schedule.
The Mayor informed Council that the new Board would be installed at the next regular
meeting of 40=01 and asked if the members, wished to have any activities in connection
with the iacitguration. Mr. Counihan suggested that they do as bad been done in the
past just have the regular meeting of Council and the memrs sworn in without any
formalities to which Council agreed.
An offer was made to purchase Lot 17, Block 4, Bay Ward but it was decided to adver-
tise for bids on this property through the newspapers.
A request for assistance &an Mrs. Frank Rania was read to Council. Councilman
Fleetwood requ3ebted that it be forwarded to the Peters Insurance Agency.
A letter was, read from Mr. John McGinty objecting to the opening of Eighth Street to
the beach by removing the existing sand dunes and also objecting to the erection of a
street fright at the head of the street. Council, after discussing the matter, decided
that the street light would not be installed in that area at this time.
Fire Chief Solomon stated that he had repairs made to the fire engines emanating to
4150.84 and requested that they be paid. He also called attention to the annual picnic
for the Fire Department before the end of June and asked that the Town make a donation
to help defray some of the expense. Councilman Daniels moved that $75.00 be donated
to the Fire Department for the annual picnic. councilman Fleetwood seconded and the
motion passed.
Chief Solomon stated that he had heard rumors that there would be a change in the
personnel of the Fire Department. He was asked to take the position Chief of the Fire
Department and if any changes are contemplated he wanted the decision to come from
Council. The Mayor stated that the two departments should get together again. Chief
Solomon stated that he agreed with the Mayor and that he had been waiting two weeks to
hear from the other group. The Mayor stated that Council would make a decision as to
the position of the Fire Chief. Mr. Counihan stated that not many were attending
meetings of the Fire Department. The Mayor suggested that Chief Solomon wait until
the next meeting. Councilman Hohenstein asked if the Chief's appointment is made
with the approval of E bunch, Councilman Fleetwood replied that the Chief is appointed
by Council and not by members of the Fire Department but that they can recommend the
Fire Chief. The Mayor stated that he was trying to get the old ex —m embers to rejoin
the Department. Mr. Cary stated that the old ex —group do not have to come over but
that they will come and join in, that Council must remember that the Town furnishes
the gquipment but that the men do not get paid.
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Councilman Lovell informed Council that this would be his last official meeting on the
Board, that he had served 31 years as a Councilman and enjoyed the association and work
through the years and that for the future he was ready to cooperate when he is called
upon. Councilman Waters also stated that this too would be his last official meeting
on the Board, that he had served 11 years as Councilman and it had been a pleasure to do
the work and also he enjoyed his pleasant association with the other members and wished
the new Board all success and that he would cooperate whenever he is called upon. The
Mayor complimented both Councilmen Lovell and Waters and stated that he hated to see
them leave the Board as they had done an excellent job during their long tenure of office.
Mr. James Thompson requested that Lot 22B, Ward 1, property of he and his brother which
was shildd for delinquent taxes and costs be quit claimed to him upon payment of all taxes,
charges, etc. Councilman Fleetwood moved that the property be quiteclaimed to Mr.
Thompson upon payment of all taxes and charges and that Town Attorney Solms draw up the
quit claim deed. Councilman Davis seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Fleetwood informed Council that Mr. Aubrey Sessoms had complained about the
odor cgming from the pumping station on Second Avenue and Tenth Street near his cottage
and asked that something be done to remedy it. Councilman Fleetwood stated that the
pumping station was there when Mr. Seasons purchased the property.
The Mayor informed Cbuncil that the M.P.C. was working on plans for the coordination of
all municipalities in Chatham County which includes Savannah Beach and stated that the
Town will be helped but if it is not included it will coat the Town money. Mr. Solms
stated that several Mayors of other municipalities wanted Mr. Mendousa, City Manager of
Savannah, to ascertain if the municipalities would participate, that it ties in with the
pollution problem. The Mayor:stated that the Town would have to be included in the
overall plan but that the matter should be delayed as long as possible.