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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19670719CCMeeting141 '`here being further business Council adjourned. subject to the ball of the Mayor. Clerk of Council. Mayor. -0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,Ga. July 19, 1967. The regular meeting of Council was held today at 7:30 P.M., in the Council Room, and was attended by Mayor Brown, who presided and Councilmen Davis, Cary, Counihan, Fleetwood, Daniels, Hohenstein and Town Attorney Solms, Supt Reed, Cgief Price, U.L.Harley, H.Ellzey, Mrs. Sasser, Jack Brady, Nelson Haslam, H.Glisson, George Spirides and Mrs. Dailey, Mr. Johnson. Mrs. Dailey, spewing for her committee, requested Council to supply the Fire Dept with at least 20 coats for use of members of the department, the cost is approximately $850.00, the Mayor informed them that Council will take the matter under advisement. Referred to the Fire Committee. Mr. Spirides introduced Mr. Johnson, manager of the Endie Rides, who protested against the treastment accorded him by 5 members of the Police Dep't., in connectionwith an accident happening on one of the rides, he contending that they threatened him -- Chief Price stated that he was Police Court at the time, and sent the officers to the scene instructing them to see that the rides were not to be operated until they were checked to insure that no danger was involved. Referred to Police Committee. Jack Brady presented a map of a proposed sub- division he was planning to develope on 11th and 5th avenues between 6th and 7th streets out to Horse Pen Creek and requested that the streets be opened -- he offered use of some of the marshland to the Town for garbage disposal -- Councilman stated that developers should open streets -- referred to Public Works Committee. Nelson Haslam requested Council to close Alley # 2, where Public Dock is located, at 9 or 10 o'clock every night, so that residents in area can be protected noise and vandals using private property -- the Mayor asked Mr. Solms if the area could be closed, Mr. Solms informed him that Council had the authority -- the matter was referred to the Public Works Committee. Sean Murphy requested that the "surfing area" be enlarged -- Chief Price stated that the Police Committee recommended extending the area to 6th street, north, as there are not many bathers in that section of the beach, the surfers need more space -- Councilman Davis suggested extending it to 8th street -- Councilman Fleetwood moved that the area be extended to north of the 6th street groin to 3rd street -- Councilman Counihan seconded and the motion passed -- Councilman Hohenstein stated that bathers should be protected thr Mayor stated that surfers and bathers will have to cooperate. 142 1 143 Supt Reed reported the tractor being broken - also he was trying to locate-an area for a garbage dump - Councilman Davis stated that the sanita i rand fill method must be handled under certain Health Dept rules and requirements - there is only enough space left at the presnt location for about 10 days use - must have new location, the Town has been offered marshland from Center to 2nd streets, west of 1I-th and 5th avenues but would need a drag line to dyke it - also an area on Spanish Hammock is available - the Mayor suggested using the old. Haar area - Councilman Davis will get his committee and check it. Councilman Davis reported that the motor in the Caterpiller was worn out ,, it will cost about $2500.00 to repair it - to rent one would cost about poo.00 per week, g weeks cost would be $3200.00, new equipment will cost $21,000.00, less trade, net $16,500.00 - the ditch digger cannot be used for garbage control - he made a motion that the tractor be repaired, and that one be rented tenprarily - Couneilman Counihan seconded and the motion passed - Councilman Counihan asked if 2 g hour shifts could be used - the Mayor stated that the County will loan the Town a drag line. Supt Reed informed Council that several State Health Inspectors were on island recently - the Mayor asked about the "Speed Break ers" Councilman stated they are on the drive at Officers Row in Fort Screven — Councilman Counihan stated that he was opposed to them. Chief Price reported the Police Dept is functioning all right - also that he was disappointed in the remarks of Mr. Johnson regarding the criticism of the police officers - Councilman Fleetwood requested Chief Price to schedule his officers at Police Court. The Mayor asked if the Town purchases uniforms for the extra police officers - Councilman Daniels informd him that they did not. Councilman Fleetwood made a motion that the License Ordinance Jar -e-7 be amended to oharge a fee of $50.00 per day to conduct an 7 auction - Councilman Counihan seconded and the motion passed. Councilman Fleetwood read the Auditors report. Councilman Cary reported that the Fire Dept needs a filing cabinet - the olice Dpt has one that they do not use - Councilman Daniels requested Chief Solomon to get it. Fire Chief Solomon reported that children were going the building owned by Alexander Morris on Officers Row - also that Naylors old store on Campbell Avenue Railroad Street was in a deplorable condition - also that on Frank Mathews dock at Lazaretto Creek had gasoline and fuel tanks exposed, that 220 volt electric lines were laying around exposed - he will have Mathews place inspected. Fire Chief Solomon stated that he will 'write Hagan regarding having a Savannah Beach sign placed on Mo'ueens Island near Fort Pulaski - he also stated the old fire engine is beginning to be expensive to maintain, it should be replaced - Councilman Cary will checc on this. 144 Councilman Daniels stated that the Chevrolet police car is worn out, the recent cost of repairs was 400.00 - Councilman Fleetwood stated that ear should be traded in every 18 months - Councilman Daniels will get bids on new car Councilman Daniels asked status of 100 foot strip of land west of seawall from Ft. Screven Dev. Co., Mr. Solms will cheek on this. Councilman Davis reported that the residents in area of Ft. Screven Postoffice want a streetlight - and made a motion that the request be granted - Councilman Counihan seconded the motion Passed. Councilman Davis made a motion that the Minimum Housing Ordinance of the City of Savannah be dopted.- Councilman Counihan seconded the motion was placed on first reading and passed - those voting YES - Counihan, Hohenstein, Daniels, Gay and Davis - ABSTAINING - Fleetwood. Councilman Davis made a motion that an Ordinance be adopted to sell a decal to property owners for $1.00, after all personal property taxes are paid, to permit parking in the parking areas - Mr. Solms stated that it would not be fair to everyone - Councilman Davis stated that prgoerty owners should have the privilege to shop, ect., - Councilman Hohenstein seconded and the motion passed. Hold for 2nd reading. Councilman Cary made a motion that street lights be placed on the eastern side of Butler Avenue, staggered in middle of block opposite lights on western side, when in funds - Councilman Hohenstein soeronded and the motion passed.. Councilman Hohenstein made a motion that certain lots in Fort Screven adjacent to present camp site.be purchased by the Town for $7600100, payable in three years - Councilman Cary seconded and the motion passed. Mr. Solms will check sales contract. Councilman Hohenstein suggested thatCouncil meetings be held in the afternoon, the night sessions are too crowded - Councilman Fleetwood made a motion that Council hold its regular meetings twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, during the months of June -July- August - Councilman ,„ ohenstein seconded and the mothion passed. Bills for the various departments were approvedelfor payment. Councilman Davis suggested that The name "TYBEE" be publicized more. Petition of Episcopal. Church to be exempt from taxes the res1dence of the minister of the Church - Granted. Councilman Daniles stilted that Council should consider converting to its own frequencies on radio, other municipalities are doing it, applications should be made to Civil Defense, - it would involve hiring an operator 24 hours a day.