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Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Ga.
September 21, 1966.
The regular meeting of Town Council was held today at 3 P.M. in the Council Room
in the Town Hall and was attended by Mayor James A. Brown, who presided, and
Councilmen Hohenstein, Davis, Daniels, Cary, Fleetwood, Town Attorney Solos,
Chief Davis, Superintendent Reed, Mr.Henry Glisson, Jos. Caldwell, John Hudson,
Mr. Mobley, Mrs Ethel Strong, Mrs. T. Banks, Mrs. Harvey and Mrs. Randolph.
Mrs. Strong stated that she owns property on Lovell Avenue north of First Street
and that she wished to protest against the bad condition casued by a portion of
Lovell Avenue being flooded so often and that this condition should be corrected
as in.its present state it is a disgrace to the community. The Mayor stated thait
Lovell Avenue should be raised in this area. Mrs. Randolph stated that although
she is a visitor she enjoys coming to Tybee aad thivgadition has existed over a
number of years, and with the proper cooperatio u a W made into a beautiful
yd. Superintendent Reed reported that some of the drainage area has grown up in
�° °parts of the area are low and that at times on high tides the water backs up
from the marsh area which keeps the Lovell Avenue area from draining. A flood
gate should be placed where the culvert is located. The Mayor informed the
Committee that efforts will be made to correct some of the conditions existing.
The Committee was excused.
Councilman Daniels asked why the Chief of the Fire Department was not npaptotnted
when the other appointments were made. He was informed that it was an oversight.
Councilman Cary stated that at the July council meeting the matter of recommending
the appointment of a Fire Chief was referred to the Fire Committee and that his
committee will handle the matter. Mr, Hudson presented a petition, which was read
by the Clerk, requesting that Mr. Edmund Solomon, as Chief, and Mr. Fred DeBorde as
Assistant Chief, be appointed for another term. The petition contained 28 names.
Superintendent Reed reported that one of the jetties between Center and Sixth
Streets has been completed and that he expects to have the others completed by next
Friday.
The Mayor asked Superintendent Reed as to the land fill operations, Superintendent
Reed stated that they have gone as far as they can go. The Mayor stated that he did
not recommend using an incinerator as the cost of erecting and operating was too ex-
cessive, that the garbage disposal has to be buried and also it has to be kept covered.
To do this it has been necessary to keep the Town's bulldozer on the job at the garbage
disposal area and that another piece of rubber tired equipment is needed. Councilman
Davis stated that the Town has been renting various pieces of equipment for the past
five years and that the amount the Town has spent on this that a piece of equipment
could be purchased and also that a rubber tired machine could be moved around the
Island whereever needed.
Councilman Daniels stated that Mr. M. Graves informed him that there is a bad erosion
condition existing on his property in the area of what would be the extension of
Ninth Street on Horse Pen Creek and requested help from the Town.
The Mayor instructed Mr. Reed to keep an inventory of all equipment, etc. in his
department and each April that it be turned over to the Clerk's office.
Councilman Daniels asked what was the status of the fire plug on Mr. Chas.Peterson's
property in Fort Scrdven. Superintendent Reed informed him that it had been moved.
Councilman Cary noted that there were a number of small holes in paved streets in
various sections of the island and stated that they shazld be repaired.
Superintendent Reed reported that the garbage collections were up to date but that
at some locations they are still using improper garbage cans and that some of the
commercial places are using large 5r gallon drums and that when these are filled with raw
garbage it is difficult for the garbage crew to handle and considerable time is wasted.
Some of the places do not have covers on the cans. It was the opinion of Council that
the operators of the locations using the 55 gallon drums that they be given 30 days
from today in which to dispose of these drums and install 20 galllon garbage cans or they
will be placed on the docket. Councilman Davis stated that some years back the Town
used an inspector to check on garbage cans, etc.,at the various locations. The Mayor
stated that around the commercial locations where beer cans and other debris in the area
is lying on the ground that the Chief of Police go to that location have them pick up
the trash or be put on the docket. Councilman Fleetwood suggested that before a
building permit is issued for a new building that the owner be required to install a
garbage disposal. Councilman Cary suggested that a circular letter be sent requesting
that the users separate trash from garbage in their containers. Councilman Fleetwood
suggested that the name of the violator be sent to the 6lerk's office and the Clerk
will send a letter notifying the violator to correct the condition within five days.
Councilman Hohenstein stated that the Town is over - looking a source of potential revenue
that is provided by having a camp site located here, that Councilman Cary, Mr. Bill
Cooney and himself looked at the area oceanward of the Tybee Museum and were of the
opinion that it would make an excellent location for a canp site. Mr. Mobley, V.P.of
the Ga. Campers Assn. presented figures and statistics showing the potential of a camp
site at Savannah Beach. Councilman Hohenstein stated that it was an ideal site, it
was near the ocean and Tybee museum, golf course and fishing pier and would not be very
expensive to be made into a camp site. The Mayor asked Mr. Solms if there were any
legal objections and Mr. Solms stated he did not think so. Councilman Daniels stated
that it would also bring in more revenue to the Tybee Museum. Councilman Hohenstein
moved that the Town construct a fifty (50) tad camp site area between the Tybee Museum
Eastward and the ocean by next spring. Councilman Daniels seconded and the motiam
passed. The Mayor appointed Councilman Hohenstein and his Committee to handle the
matter and to get prices, plans, etc. Councilman Cary suggested that Buddy Blair
collect the fees for the use of the camp site between 5 and 6 P.M. daily and that he be
paid extra for this work.
Chief Davis reported that two police officers will be cut off shortly and also cut out
using the telephone recorder temporarily. Councilman Daniels stated it was decided not
to use it only in emergencies. The Chief asked what was to be done regar ding repairs
to the 16th Street police station to have it ready for next years operation. The Mayor
stated that we will have to mark time. The Chief stated that the equipment is all right
he doesn't thihk a new police car will be needed next year.
The minutes of the meeting of August 17th were read and after several corrections were
adopted.
Bills for the various departments were presented and approved for payment.
Councilman Cary asked what was the status on the house numbering program.' He informed
Council that Fire Chief Solomon wants permission from property owners to put the house.
numbers on their property. Councilman Cary was reminded that Chief Solomon suggested
that the Fire Department carry out this program for which Council authorized an expendi-
ture of $100.00 payable to the Fire Department for doing the job some months ago.
Councilman Cary called attention to the condition of the cottage in the 1300 block on
Jones Avenue owned by Mr. E.C.Bobo stating that it is a fire hazard, is unsafe and resi-
dents in the area are protesting and also want the lot cleaned. Councilman Daniels
agreed that something will be done about it. Town Attorney Solms suggested that
Councilman Daniels form a committee to do something about it. The Committee consisted
of Cary, Daniels and Fleetwood.
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The cottage of Mrs. Dorothy Powell located on Ninth Street East of Butler was
reported in bad condition. Councilman Cary and his Committee will handle.
Councilman Cary moved that Edmund J. Solomon be reappointed as Chief of the
Savannah Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Councilman Davis seconded and the
motion passed. Councilman Cary stated that the Fire Chief does considerable
work for the department and requested that he be permitted to have letter heads
and envelopes printed in connection with the department, that he is handling
with Chief Solomon now,matters regarding the operation of the department.
Councilman Hohenstein stated that the Town is now spending money sending
Chief Solomon to conventions, etc.,and it would be a good idea to let the Chief
head the department and someone else run it. Councilman Cary stated that they
were not trying to eliminate Chief Solomon as the Town needs his experience.
Councilman Cary asked what was the status of cleaning vacant lots. Mr. Solms
will draw up a letter to be sent to the property owners.
The Mayor informed Council that a duplicating machine is needed in the Clerk's
office and if agreeable with Council :be will purchase one.
AO application to transfer the package shop license now in the name of Riptide
Bar, 16th and Strand by William E. Surles, was presented and requested the
transfer be made to Riptide Bar, 16th & Strand by James B. Hill, the $25.00
transfer fee was enclosed. Councilman Daniels of the Police Committee moved
that it be granted, Councilman Davis seconded and the motion passed.
Mrs. W.J. Bowen of Bowen's Lodge on Izlar Avenue protested against the continuous
flow of water from the air conditioners in the store of T.S.Chu. She stated that
there is aways a large pool of water on Izlar Avenue which makes it unoightly,
unsanitary and dangerous to traffic.
A letter was read from Mr. Gilbert R. Fraser protesting against the undergrowth
of lots in the vicinity of his property on Fifth Avenue and requested that the
owner be required to clean them /also that some of the streets be cleaned. Supt.
Reed was instructed to check on this.
The bill of Dr. Sam Rosen for $56.00 covering medical services to Mr. Armon Souza
and for which payment was refused by the Hartford Insurance Company was referred to
Councilman Fleetwood to handle.
Mrs. Ethel Horne filed a claim for injuries she received on the boardwalk in the
vicinity of 16th Street last July. The matter was referred to Town Attorney
Solms.
A letter was presented by Mrs. Henry B. Sayler requesting that consideration be
given to the name of James M. Dixon for the new bridge over Bull River and re-
quested the Mayor and Councilmen to support the request.
Councilman Fleetwood reported that a change had been made in the procedure for
paying the Town's bills that hereafter payment will be made when the invoice is
approved by the Chairman of the Committee. Also on beverage taxes the form that
is mailed to the distributor each month must be filled out abd signed -as per the
instructions and also a copy of the invoice covering each sale to the retailer be
mailed along with the executed form. He also stated that a letter was received
from Mr. J. E. Lambright, Cty. Adna'.,offering to furnish the Town with a print -out
from the Data Processing Center covering the appraisals at Savannah Beach for the
sum of Four Hundred ($40.00) Dollars, gire or take 15 per cent in either direction.
There are sixteen maps covering the Savannah Beach property that eamld be divided
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for an additional cost of Eight ($B.00) Dollars and he moved that the Mayor be given
authority to purchase this data from the County Commissioners. Councilman Davis
seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Hohenstein moved that Councilman Wm. C. Fleetwood, as Chairman of the Finance
Committee be empowered to carry on the duties of the Mayor in the Mayor's absence and
also be authorized to sign checks during his absence. Also that the following Resolu-
tions to the Savannah Bk & Tr. Co.,and to the Liberty Natl. Bk& Tr. Co.,be adopted.
Councilman seconded and the motion passed.
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED that The Liberty National Bank & Trust Co.,be designated a depository of this
corporation and authorized to accept for deposit to the Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia, Water System Revenue Fund; account of this corporation checks and other in-
struments payable to the order of the corporation and that two (2) of the following
officers is authorized to enter into the bank's checking account agreement and two (2)
of the following officers Treasurer together with the Mayor (Chairman of Council
signs in absence of Mayor) are authorized to sign checks, drafts and other orders on
said account and said bank shall be authorized to honor all checks, drafts and other
orders so signed even though payable to or deposited to the account of the person so
signing.
RESOLVED FURTHER that two (2) of the following officers: Treasurer together with the
Msror (Chairman of Council signs in absence of Mayor), are authorized to borrow money
from, pledge or convey any property as security to, discount or sell any note, account
or other instrument to said bank and to enter into any agreement with said bank in re-
gard thereto on behalf of thiscorporation.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of Council is authorized and directed to furnish said
bank a certified copy of this resolution and the names and specimen signatures of the
persons from time to time holding the above positions with the corporation, together
with said bank's usual form of signature card, and that said Bank shall be authorized
to rely thereon until written notice to the contrary is received by it.
I further certify that the above resolution is in conformity, and not in conflict, with
the charter and by —laws of the corporation and that the same has not since been rescinded
or modified.
I further certify that the following are the names of the persons holding the positions
set out above whose specimen signatures appear on the signature cards submitted herewith
Mayor J. A. Brown
Chairman of Council William C. Fleetwood
(in absence of Mayor
Treasurer Henry M. Buckley
RESOLUTION
1. That an account or accounts be opened for and in the name of this Corporation with
SAVANNAH BANK & TRUST COMPANY of Savannah, Georgia, Victory Drive Branch, that the persais
whose titles are listed below are authorized to. sign and agree to the provisions of said
Bank's customary corporate signature cards, and that the Bank is hereby authorized to pay
or otherwise honor any checks, drafts or other orders issued from tine to time for debit
to said account or accounts when signed by: Mayor and Treasurer --and in absence of Mayor
by Chairman of Council,
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2. That, Savannah Bank & Trust Company of Savannah be and it hereby is authorized
to honor, receive, certify, or pay all instruments signed in accordance with the
foregoing resolution even though drawn or indorsed to the order of any officer sign-
ing the same or tendered for cashing , or in payment of the individual obligation
of such officer, or for deposit to his personal account, and said Bank shall not be
required, or be under any obligation to inquire as to the circumstances of the
issuance, or use of any instrument signed in accordance with the foregoing resolu-
tion,or the applications or disposition of such instrument, or the proceeds thereof.
3. That, Mayor and Treasurer - - and in absence of Mayor by Chairman of Council,
is /are hereby authorized for and on behalf of this Corporation to: *Discount and /or
negotiate notes, drafts or other forms of credit; Borrow money, directly or indirect-
ly, with or without security; Pledge, alien, convey, asign or otherwise hypothecate
any property of the Corporation, and transact any and all business with said Bank as
at any time may be deemed by the said person (s) transacting the same to be advisable.
In connection with any transaction entered into with the Bank on behalf of the Corp-
oration, the above designated Officers are hereby authorized to make, enter intoi
execute, attach the seal of the Corporation to and deliver to theBank such negotiable
or non negotiable instruments, indemnity, guaranty, or other agreements, conveyances,
assignments, endorsements, hypothecations pledges, receipts or other undertakings or
obligations as may be required by the Bank.
4. All withdrawals of money and /or other ttnnsactions heretofore had in behalf of
this Corporation with the Bank are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved.
5. That the Clerk of Council, is directed to furnish to the Bank a certified copy of
these resolutio s, the names of all officers herein authorized to transact business
with the Bank as aforesaid, together with a specimen signature of each and the Secre-
tary shall from time to time hereafter as changes in the personnel of said officers
are made, immediately certify such changes to the Bank, and saidFBank shall be
fully protected in relying oa such certifications of the Secmetary and shall be in-
demnified and saved harmless from any claims, demands, expenses, loss, or damage
resulting from, or growing out of, honoring the signature of any officer so certified,
or refusing to honor any signature not so certified.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that the following are the names andcofficial signatures of the present
officers of this Corporation.
Mayor J. A. Brown
Chairman of Council William C. Fleetwood
Treasurer Henry M. Buckley
Councilman Davis moved that the meeting be adjourned, Councilman Hohenstein seconded
and the motion passed.