HomeMy Public PortalAbout19680221CCMeeting1
Savannah Beach, Ga.,
February 21, 1965.
The regular meeting of Town Council was held today in the Council
Room and was attneded by Mayor Brown, who press ed, and Councilmen
Fleetwood, Counihan, Cary, Hohenstein, Davis, D niels, Town
Attorney Solms, Supt Reed, Chief Price and Henr Glisten, Laurance
Barroll, Joseph Hutton, Edwin Maner.
Mr. Hutton explained a report made several year ago b}g his firm
as preliminary to obtaining a federal grant to improve its
saintary sewerage system T the Town must raise $b00.000.00, as
its share, to get a $360.000.00 grant from the federal government -
the Town did not have the money but was bidding for time - the
Mayor have a let per from H &UD Administration - they may be Able
to help - it was suggested that revenue certificates be issued
and a service charge of $3.00 per month be made, it is costing
$12,000.00 annually to repair the sewer lines - Mr. Hutton sated
that the preliminary report does not include several other lines -
also that the water and sewer system should be combined.
Mr. Burrell stated that the Town could raise money by increasing .
tax rates or issueing revenue or general tax bonds, - any outstanding
bonds would have to be retired.
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Mr. Maner the 19+5 bonds tre complicated, andt hat Council should
forget the old 19+5 Ordinance - if have funds7 e Sinking and Renewal
Funds and net revenue from water and sewerage systems - Town would
need from these a net revenue of, at least, $60,000.00, if any
less than this, General Obligation Bonds would have to be issued -
the Mayor asked if a federal loan could be gotten fob a lesser
rate of interest that ttsueing bonds. They were excused.
Supt Reed reported that the road grader needs repairs, cost
approximately ,j500.00 - Councilman Davis stated that these are
first repairs needed in 5 years - Councilman Counihan moved
that repiars be made - Councilman Davis seconded and the motion
passed - the Mayor asked about the garbage dump - Supt Reed
informed him that it is in the same location.
Chief Price asked for the use of Military Police from Hunter
Field - the Mayor stated that he would write a letter to General
Mazor, requesting them.
A letter from the Ambulance gervice was read offering to contract
with the Town for their services - Councilman Daniels moved that
it be received as information - Councilman Counlhhmsweconded the
motion passed.- Councilman Daniels stated that the Town should
have its own Ambulance - Councilman Davis stated that it would
give the residents of the idland peace of minds.- the Mayor stated
that 2 men go in ambulance on call - Councilman Cary-believed -he
could get ab +ie of the members of the Fire Dept to co- operate.
Councilman Cary reported that he was getting complaints about
dogs, one bit a man - Chief Price do of have a dog catcher -
Councilman Daniels asked Chief Pricida�ea dog running loose
does he go to the owners about it, if necessary subpoena him.
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Mr. Lovell requested th. °t he be given a refund for his water
meter - he also stated that nothing was in the Towns Budget
to take care of groins and the seawall.
Mr. Carl Thompson stated that for all of the years that he has
been here, he would like to compliment the Board for the fine
job that they are doing and. offered his help if needed.
Councilman Fleetwood read the financial ststement and stated.
that sooner or later the Town will have float bond issue - moved
that the, Tapping fee be increased to $100.00 and also that the
Stubbing fee be increased to $100.00, effective February 22, 1968
Councilman Counihan seconded and the motion passed.
Councilman Counihan suggested that the parsing meters be put up
on the 16th street parking lot - the Mayor stated they will be
put in early spring.
Councilman Counihan informed Council;that a new building permit
and and card form had been adopted - also that S.R.Kent has not
been paid as Building Inspector for January-February - Councilman
Fleetwood moved that he be paid - Councilman Counihan seconded
and the motion passed.
Councilman Cary called attention to the use of wooden shingles
on some of the buildings - he was informed there is an Ordinance
prohibiting the use of them - he met with htba Committee regarding
a new fiietruck, they are getting estimates.
Mr. Solms Reported that the amendment to the License Ordinance
covering insurance companies will have be corrected - Coucilman
Counihan moved that this be done - Councilman Fleetwood seconded
the motion passed.
Councilman Hohenstein informed Council that Mrs. Mildred Burke
offered to handle collections at the Camp Site in connection with
Museum - and moved that Mrs. Burke and Mrs. Snells' salaries be
$50.00 each, per week, during the summer months and $37.50,each,
per week, during the off season months, effective May 1,, 168 -
Councilman Counihan seconded and the motion passed.
The Mayor reported the crew of one of the garbage trucks, removed
several boxes of toys, fishing rods and other items from the
porch of Mrs. Joe Lee on Lewis Avenue, she recovered some of
them but not all and filed a claim against the Town - Councilman
Counihan moved that bhe be offered $18.00 to cover the loss -
Councilman Cary seconded, the motion passed. Refer. to Councilman
Davis.
Mir. and Mrs. Joe Pelli requested that a street light be placed in
the vicinity of their home at Estill Station and also Mr. Jack
Knauz requested a light in the area of thei home on South Campbell
Avenue - Councilman Counihan moved that the Requesta be granted -
Councilman Daniels seconded , the motion passed.
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: ouncilman Davis informed Council that an engineer from the,
S.E.& P.Co., checked Campbell Avenue and drew a plan - that
21 street lights are needed - there are too many old type on Island
that should be replaced with the new type lights.
Bills for the various departments were approved for payment.
There being no ther business Council adjourned subject to the
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The regular meeting
Room and attende by
Fleetwood, Counihan,
Town Attorney Solms,
Mrs. Evelyn Butler,
Mayor.
Savannah Beach, Ga.,
March 20, 1968.
of Town Council was held today in the Council
Mayor Brown, who presided, and Councilmen
Clary, Daniels, Davis and Hohenstein,
Chief Price, Robert Harpaer, Richard Grosse,
Mrs. Pearl Black, Hubert Ellzey.
The minutes of the meeting February 21st were rep „d and adopted.
Councilman Davis reported that Supt. Reed had an accident and
was injured on March llth, at 3 :30 A.M., during a heavy fog, his
truck hit the car of Mrs. John Owens parked near the curb on
First Street near Andersons Service Station, damaging it slightly
the truch was also damaged, Supt Reed was checking on a motor
that had stopped operating.
The Mayor reported that the old burned piling on the beach
that stipported Tybrisa Pavilion are being removed by Mr. Thompson
without cost to the Town - also that L.G.Towers, bends, steps, ect.,
are being repaired and painted - that a 1962 truck shoulbe replaced
with a new one - Ramps along the seawall will be checked and
replaced.
Councilman Davis reported that Coincilman Cary and Mr. Gillian of
the SE&PCo, had checked street lights and recommended that 6 to 10
could be eliminated by installing new type lights, putting 21
lights on the east side of Butler Avenue will eliminate 6 to 10
lights - Councilman Counihan recommended that this be held in
abeyance until Funds are available a number of electric motors
need to be repaired, they burn ou'8 low voltage - The Mayor
suggested waiting until next special meeting of Council.
Chief Price reported that the traffic lanes need repainting,
also signs - Hunter Field will furnish 2 LP. s for the summer
season, they will down in April.
Mrs. Black informed Council t_iat a Surfers Convention was being
held at Savannah Beach on April 20th -21st and requested the
use of the Council Room to register them - Councilman Davis
suggested that they be permitted to use the corridor in the
Town Hall for this purpose.