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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19681016CCMeeting1 1 191, Savannah Beach, Ga., October 16, 1968. The regular meeting; of Council was held today in the Council Room and was attended by Chairman of Council Daniels, who presided in the absence of Mayor Counihan, and Councilmen Jung, Jones, Schwarz, Hohensteln, Town Attorney Shea, Chief Price, Mrs. E.Butler, Charles Bolen and Mr. Skeades. Mr. Bolen requested the field in Memorial Park be lined for football games , also that a ditch in the area be filled - he also asked for a meeting plOce for the Boy Scouts - and a recreation park with equipment in the Estill Station area - Referred to Jung and and Hohenstein. Mr. Skeadas wants to build 8 units on Veranda Motel property close to street line - Councilman Daniels stated that he spoken to some members of Council who are not at the meeting today regarding this - will see Mr. Skeadas over the weekend. The mintmtes of the meeting of September 18th were read and 'adopted. Councilman Jung reported that a poll of Town employees showed thateee9;7;1 2€S wanted hospitalization moved that the Town pay 5O of the cost and the emplyees pay 50% - Councilman Schwarz seconded, the motion passed Councilman Jung will sot up meeting regarding pietit ens to erect multi unit apartments east of Butler Avenue - he wants to protect the property owners and also co- operate with the petitioners. Councilman Jung moved that bills' be discounted upon receipt;, after approval by departments heads, and paid, before Council meeting - Councilrman Jones seconded, the motion passed. Mr. Shea informed Council thathe had contacted Dr. Lundquist, of the Health Dept regarding the clearing of lots in Chatham County - what proueedure,ho used - the City of Savannah has a lot clearing Ordinance. Councilman Schwarz informed Council that two of the fire engines needs repairs - He will handle. Councilman Schwarz reported that he spoken to ,Mr. Greer regarding a new well, who will come down any check on it - if Councilman Cary vannot meet with him - Councilman Schwarz will. Councilman Jones stated that contra tors should haul trash away from lots - suggested that Mr. Shea draw an Ordinance regarding this. Councilman Schwarz stated that the sandduncs shoulege cut down - Mr. Shea will write letters to property owners not to out sand dunes down. 192 Councilman Ijohenstein• informed Council that he had a request- for use of the Auditorium, 2 days a wock for use a a dancing school, he stated that this interfere with the business routine in the Town Hall - when the Community Houso is repaired he will discuss it with petitioner.- Councilman Daniels requested him to soe what he can do for the Boy Scouts- alpe to have the football field in Memoriel Park linded. Councilman Hohenstein stated that swimming pools built for public use must comply with HB standards. Councilman Hohenstein discussed erosion problems with Mr. Greer and also with Col Brown, of the U.S.Engineers toward getting federal aid grant for Seawall and Jetties - they will let him l.now - he he also hoped to get help through the South Eastern Planning Commission - regarding the erosion at the Camp Site,when Tearnaequiris the land, the.Engineers will check. Councilman Schwarz had gotten prices on decals - 200 for .56 4 - 300 for .460. - 500 for .36, ect., same type as City of.Savannah, numbered.. Councilman Schwarz informed Council that the Mayor had appointed him Chairman of the Fire-Health-Sanitation Committee in place of Councilman Cary - and had appointed Councilman Cary Chairman of Water-Sewerage in place of Councilman ScheWarz. Councilman Jones moved that the Street Business License Tax be placed on second reading and passed - Councilman Schwarz seconded the motion passed. ORDINANCE. Councilnan Jones moved that the property of the Estate of Louis Cohen be quit claimed to it,- Councilman Schwarz seconded, the motion passed. Councilman Schwarz reported that fences were encroaching on the beach - Councilman Daniels stated this will be discussed by the Mayor -nd Ton Attorney at the next meeting. Councilman Schwarz asked what to do with water bill charged to Leon Friedman. councilman Dahielsreported complaints regarding shooting of firearms in the Town limits - he instructed the chief to check on it - Chief Price stated this we done in the Lazaretto Creek area. Councilman Daniels appointed Councilmen Jung, Cary, Daniels a a Committee to check the Town Charter. Mayor Counihan appointed. Councilman George Schwarz Deputy Director of Chatham-Savannah Defense Council to succeed former Mayor J.A.Brown and asked for the a.proval of Council which was granted. . 1 1 193 Councilman Daniels informed Council that the Water Safety Committee of, the American Red Cross invited him to attend a meeting regarding water safety at the beach - they agreed to aid. Town in working out a plan for the Town and report tp Council - the Police Dept will • courses when held. A letter was read from the JCs thanking Council for its fine cooperation. Dearing Chevrolet Co notified the Town that through an error they allowed a credit of $500.00on the ton truck that they sold us and requested payment - Councilman Jung and. Jones will hardlo. Bills for the .tfrious departments were approved for payment. 1 1