HomeMy Public PortalAbout19680918CCMeeting'Savannah Beach, Ga.,
September 18, 1968. •
The regular meeting of Council was held today at 3 P.M., in;the Council
Room and was attended by Mayor Counihan, who presided, and Councilmen
Schwarz, Jones, Daniels, Cary, Hohenstein, Jung,Town 01torney Shea,
Chief Price, U.L.Harl ey, Mr. Atkinson, R.L.Waters and Mr, Bunger.
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The minutes of the meeting of August 21,st were read and adopted.
Mr. Waters informed Council that he was holding $167.30 that were
donations to a fund sponsored by the Optimist Club for recreational
purposes, he wanted to turn this money over to the Town, he was
thanked for his interest, the fund was turned over to the Recreation
Committee.
Mr. Hunger petitioned for permission to erect multiple apartments
the ocean side of Butler Ivenue and 12th street. Referred to
Committee.
Mr. Harley asked if Town accepted part of Rosewood street, he was
informed that it had not - he also stated that water runs off:>'of
Van Horn Drive onto his road and wanted it corrected - Councilman
Jones informed him that the Town is not responsible for this -
will have Mr. Reed check it.
Councilman Schwarz moved that all of tne Ordinances of the Town
be assembled and indexed - Councilman Jone, seconded, the motion
passed.
Several bids for furnishing gasoline, fuel oil and lubricating oils
were submitted, the Standard Oil Co. being the low bidders were
awarded the business on motion made by Councilman Daniels - seconded
by Councilman Jones - the motionpetssed.
Councilman Schwarz moved that the offer of the Calgon Company
to supply their product for treatment of the water suppiy,be accepted
Councilman Daniels - seconded, the motion passed.
Councilman Schwarz discussing the new fire engine stated that there
should be some way to get it financed.
Councilman Schwarz stated that the water cherge for the Golf Course
has not been paid - it should be cut off - Councilman Jones will
handle.
Councilman Jones stated that Brewer's Trailer Camp was.eharged
Y ?36.00 for water - this should increased to 050.00 per year
,Councilman Jones stated that there were some complaints about the
garbage dump - received as information - he also mentioned that
garbage cans should be put in the Park.
Councilman Hohenstein recommended a charge of X50.00 for use of
Memorial Park to groups other than churches, schools and pavvrmah
Beach organizations - ho also recommended enclosing the cemetary
in the Park with a heavy wire fence, with a 3 foot gate, cost
about $340.00 - he was asked to get some more estimates.
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Councilman Hohenstein informed Council that Councilman Cary and
himself tamed to W. C. Fleetwood regarding erosion, Mr. Fleetwood
requested letter stating what was wanted of him - assure him that
Town will build jetty - Councilman /lohenstcin and Supt Reed will
get costs - Councilman Cary -have plans made ahowing erosion at
Camp Site, then approach Fleetwood - get MPC to come down rand f,
check it - Councilman Jones suggested that the U.S.Engrs., also
be contacted.
Councilman Hohensteih moved that the 167.30 turned over to Council
by Mr. Waters be contributedT.to the little Football League -
Councilman Jones seconded, the motion passed.
Councilman Hohenstein informed Council that at the recent meeting
meeting is Atlanta regarding the mining for phosphate situation,
the majority was against it - we have not taken a stand - he
moved that the Town go on record as being against it, and so wire
the Governor of Georgia to that effect, stressing its dangers to
the seafood indu.3try and also the dangers of pollution - Councilman
Jones suggested that Councilman Daniels and himself attend meeting -
Councilman Daniels felt that the seconded meeting was the,most
important, he needs more information and asked if Councilman
Hohenstein would oppose waiting for result of next meeting -
Councilman Hohenstein withdrew his motion - Councilman Cary suggested
attending meeting next meeting, then take stand.
Councilman Hohenstein mentioned the bars being allowed to remain
open until'-` 1l- A.M., which creates problems, the bars in Savannah
and in the County close at 2 A.M., - oould get more conformity
if cooperated with Savannah and the County - Councilman Hohenstein
move to amend the Ordnance to require bars bars to be closed at
2 A.M., - Councilman Schwarz stated that Ordinance be left as is -
there was no second:
Councilman Daniels moved that Council authorize Chief J.W.Price
to attend P.O. meeting in Macon on Oct. 5 -6 -7 at Town expense -
Councilman Schwarz seconded, the motion passed - Finance Committee.
Councilman Daniels informed Council of complaints about dogs
running loose on beach front - he instructed Chief Price to keep
a check on this - arother dog catcher is needed.
Councilman Daniels informed Council that the Ropertyeowners on
6th street have not paid for the speed breeekers placed there -
and made a motiion that they be notified to pay for the work -
Councilman Jones seconded and the ;iotioerpassed.
Council Daniels called attention of loud speakers at night in
some places on the streets - Councilman Cary recommended cutting
them off at 11 Pain.,- Chief Price stated that music boxes be cut
off at 12 M.,
Councilman Daniels read several letters complimentkng the Police
Dept for its courtesies extended the public.
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ORDINANCE 190
Councilman Jones moved that item # 1 of the decal Ordinance be
changed so a to place decal on right side of windshield - be placed
on second reading - Councilman Cary - seconded, the motion passed.
RESOLUTION
Councilman Daniels moved that a suitable Resolution be drawn in
respect to John Gordon Miller, who passed away recently - and also
that Fourth Avenue be renamed Miller Avenue in memory of him -
Councilman Cary - seconded, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE
Councilman Sary moved that an Ordinance be adopted to allow free
parking to property owners whom have paid their personal property
taxes, dm streets on which there are parking meters, but except
on the parking lots - Councilman Jones - seconded, the motion passed.
ORDINANCE
Councilman Jun@ moved that License Ordinance be amended as follows:
pool tables $25.00 each; Real Estate Brokers $35.00; General
Contractors 050.00; Seafood, wholesale $50.00 - retail $25.00;
Florists Oholesale $15.00 - retail $ 20.00 - Councilman Jonas-
seednded, the motion passed.
Councilman Jones moved that property of Morris Cthen, lot of 43,
McLeod S.D., Ward 5, he quit claimed to him as all taxes and costs
have been paid - Councilman Daniels - seconded, the motion passed.
Bills for the various departments wore approved for payment.