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Savannah Beach, Ga.
May 21, 1969
The regular monthly meeting of Council was called to order at
3:00 P. M. by Mayor Counihan who presided. The Councilmen in
attendance were Jack Daniels, Edward Jung, Robert Cary, Georgia
Schwarz, Milledge Jones and Dr. C. L. Hohenstein; also Town
Attorney Bart E. Shea and Chief of Police J. W. Price. The
foil wing visitors and petitioners were in attendance: Mr. Ron
Frey and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Ellzey.
Mr. Hubert Ellzey appeared before Council to appeal the order
to paint the curbings around his store yellow, stating that the
Safety Engineer of the State Highway Department could only
recorluuend these measures and did not enforce them. He asked that
Council hold off on carrying out these recommendations until such
time as the officials of the Highway Department could come down
and make their survey and study with the view of widening
Campbell Avenue. Mayor Counihan stated that Council would look
into the matter further and let him know later. He.was then
excused.
The Minutes for the meeting of April 23rd were approved.
Councilman Milledge Jones moved that the Jones Avenue side of
Memorial Park be blocked off to prevent cars from going into
and out of the Park. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Councilman Jones also informed Council that- the.230 parking meters
ordered from the Rockwell Company were shipped on May 7th and
should arrive here shortly. He stated that the cost of these
meters was $54.50 each or a total of $12,535.00 and were to be
paid for at the rate of $15.00 per meter, per year.
Councilman Schwarz, stated that the surplus Fire Engine presently
on hand at Hunter Air Base was. badly needed by. the Town for the
parts which we would be able to salvage and that we should continue
our efforts to secure it.
At the request of Dr. Hohenstein, the Clerk of Council was asked
to read a letter from Dr. Thord M. Marshall, Superintendent of
Education, concerning ,the future of Tybee Elementary School. In
his letter, Dr. Marshal stated that the Board of Education was
planning on employing a principal and six teachers for the school
year 1969 -1970. He further stated that they were planning to
use six classrooms next year and that this would make the school
a standard school according to the criteria of the State Depart-
ment. Dr. Hohenstein requested that this letter be made a part
of the records.
A motion was made by Dr. Hohenstein that the question of whether
or not we should change from our present 100% of value assessment
to a 40% of value assessment be deleted from our September
Referendum because of the fact that there was one group who felt
that this would bring about a reduction in taxes when actually
these people, if they vote under misapprehension, they would in
reality bring about an increase in their taxes. He stated that
he wanted the people to know that they would be paying more
taxes. Mr. Shea stated that this portion is included as a part
of the resolution and suggested that Dr. Hohenstein make his
motion after the reading of the resolution so as not to interfere
with the other two parts. Dr. Hohenstein retracted his motion.
Councilman Hohenstein stated that with reference to our bulletin
boards on Route 17 that the Savannah Beach Chamber of Commerce
will have another meeting on Monday, May 26th at which time we
will have a little more definite information about their
chances of contracting for their three- signs, whether or not
we will divide our signs ;' -or whether we will have no signs at‘'
all.
Councilman Cary stated that one of the first things a person
looks for when they come into a community is a.good school
and, with reference to Dr. Marshall's letter, said there was
no reason why we can't bring Tybee School up to standard and
accreditation.
Councilman Cary moved that we spend $1693.65, which was the
lowest bid, for a new truck for the Sewerage Department. The
motion was seconded and unanimously carried.
Mr. Cary moved that Council accept the $1250400 bid of Mock
Plumbing Company to lay 600 feet of sewer line on 16th Place.
The motion was seconded and unanimously carried.
Councilman Daniels suggested that Town Attorney Shea secure
a copy of the Savannah Ordinance which bans motorcycle noises
stating that we should do something about this noise and
loud - speaker broadcasting. He then made a motion that we
ban all outside speakers on commercial buildings and also that
we allow by police permit other outside music. The motion was
seconded and passed unanimously.
An application for a new Pouring and Malt Beverage License in
the name of Mr. James E. Keene at Ellzey's Place was approved
by Council. Approval was also given for the transfer of the
beer license from Mr. Joe Gaskin to Mr. R. R. Wright at the
same location.
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Chairman Jack Daniels, of the Police Committee, reported that
he, Councilman Jung and Chief Price had investigated some rumors
that tad been-going around 'inferring that our relations with
the military'authorities at Hunter Army Air Base were not good.
He stated that upon contacting the various supervising officials
at Hunter, he had been assured by them that there was no basis
whatsoever for these accusations and that the relations between
the municipality and the military authorities were excellent,
in fact, the best of any in Chatham County.
Mr. Jung, General Government Chairman, reported that to -date
we have collected $6,900.00 in past due Personal Property Taxes
and are behind some $2000.00. He further stated that we were now
getting down to the hard core collections:
Councilman Jung, reporting on the business licenses, stated
that as of May. 20th we had collected $15,133.00 and out of the
entiie amount billed out, we have a remaining balance of $12,400
which will be collected shortly.
Councilman Jung made a motion that we add to our existing License
Ordinance a business license for the operation of a Convalescent
Home at a charge of $75.00. The motion was seconded and
unanimously carried.
With reference to the financial condition of the Town, Mayor
Counihan announced that 'our present Bank Balance Statement
for the General Fund is $12, 832.16; whereas, when the year
ended it was-$8,895.01. He stated that this amount was now
approximately $15,000 and as soon as we can build it up to about
$30,000.00, we should take the $8800.00 out of the General Fund
and transfer it to a Savings Account so that this surplus could
draw interest. Council 'recommended . that this be put in a
pass -book savings account.
Mayor Counihan also announced that the Bank Balance Statement
for the Water Department was $9,649.36 and the Book Balance.. was
$7,040.33 so it looked like the. Town was in good shape finan-
cially.
The monthly bills for the various departments were approved for
payment. Councilman Cary stated that there was one bill in_the
Water Department that he wanted to investigate before he
approved it.
Councilman Hohenstein recommended that roofing tabs be put
at the campsite where cars have been getting stuck.
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Town Attorney Bart Shea read an Ordinance providing for the
formation and regulation of a :Planning Commission for the
Town of Savannah Beach. Councilman Edward Jung moved that
this Ordinance be adopted and placed on first reading. It
was seconded by Councilman Robert Cary and unanimously
passed on first reading.--
Mayor Counihan stated.that, with reference to the - playground
at Memorial Park, he -had been working with the County endeavoring
to get a Director down here for $50.00 or $60.00 a month, or
maybe two Directors who would work with the children in the
afternoons. - He-• said- that he -would .have more to- report on' this
later.
Mayor Counihan informed Council that he had received a letter
from the Savannah Beach Chamber of Commerce thanking the Mayor
and Councilmen for participating in the Spring Festival Parade.
Town Attorney Bart E. Shea read•a resolution proposing that a
Special Election be held on Wednesday, September 17, 1969, for
the determination of certain questions and issues as follows:
1. That the City amend its Charter so as to annex
within the - corporate boundaries of the munici-
pality, all the land within the entire island
known as Tybee Island.
2. Whether or not the Municipality shall continue
to assess,property . at,100/ of value on the
basis of 12 mills, or change to 40% of value
at 30 mills.
3. That the Municipality be given the authority to
sell to the highest bidder, certain parcels of
land now used by the city.
The Resolution was amended to include also certain property on
Lovell Avenue and- Eighteenth Street. The Resolution, as amended,
was accepted and placed on first reading.
R e s o l u t i o n
Mayor Counihan stated that he would like to have the letter from
O'Brien and O'Brien concerning changing the assessment and the
fair market value printed to send out to the voters.. Councilman
Milledge Jones moved that we have 1200 copies of this letter
printed. The motion was seconded and unanimously carried.
Town Attorney Bart Shea informed Council that he had received a
letter from Mr. Greer concerning our proposed new Zoning
Ordinance and stated that the first thing we have to do is to
create a Planning Commission for the Municipality by Ordinance
and suggested that they put this on first reading today and work
out the particulars during the next month. A motion was made
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that this be adopted., It was seconded and unanimously carried.
Mr. Jerry L. Manley, through his Attorney, requested that Lot 25 -A,
Ward 2 which was sold for taxes on December 23, 1968, and for
which all back taxes and costs in the amount of $28.04
have been paid to the town, be conveyed back to them.
Councilman Daniels. moved that the property be quit claimed back
to them and that the following Resolution be adopted. The
motion 'was seconded by Councilman Jung and unanimously passed.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, on December 23, 1968, James W.
Price, Chief of Police for the Town of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, conveyed to Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, property of Jerry L. Manley known
aS Lot'25 -A, Ward 2, Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
for past due 'city taxes, and
WHEREAS, the said Jerry L. Manley, as owned
of said lot, has paid to the Clerk of Council of
the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,.the sum
of $28.04, representing all ad valorem taxes and
costs due the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
against said property, and
WHEREAS, the said Jerry L. Manley has peti-
tioned the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,' to quit claim said
property to petitioner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor
and Councilmen of the Town. of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, in council assembled, that the prayers
of said petitioner be granted, and the Mayor of the
Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee island,: is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a quit .. claim deed
and the Clerk of Council is authorized and directed
to attest said Deed to carry out the purpose of
this Resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED, this 21st day of May,
1969, upon Motion of Councilman Jack Daniels,
seconded by Councilman Edward Jung, and unanimously
carried.
Day Realty Associates, through their Attorneys, requested
that property known as Section Six, a re -sub of Lots 85
through 90, Ward Four, which was sold for taxes on December 23,
1968, and for which all back taxes and costs in the amount. of
$253.31'have been paid to the Town, be conveyed back to them.
Councilman Daniels moved that the property be quit claimed
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back to them and that the following Resolution be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Jung and unanimously
passed.
R E S O L U T I O N
• WHEREAS, on December 23, 19.68, James,
W._Price, Chief of Police for the Town of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, conveyed to
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, property of Day
Realty Associates known as Section Six, a
re -sub of Lots 85 through 90, Ward Four,
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, for past due city
taxes, and.
WHEREAS, the said Day Realty Associates,
as owner of said lots, have paid to the Clerk
of Council of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, the sum of $253.31, representing all
ad valorem taxes and costs due the Town of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, against said
property, and
WHEREAS, the said Day, Realty Associates
has petitioned the Mayor and Councilmen of the
Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to quit
claim said property to petitioner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by-the
Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, in council assembled that
the prayers of said petitioner be granted, and
the Mayor of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, is hereby authorized and directed to
execute a quit 'cl.aim., Deed and the Clerk of
Council is authorized and directed to attest
said Deed-to carry out, the purpose of this
Resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED, this 21st day of
May, 1969, upon Motion of Councilman Jack. Daniels,
seconded. by Councilman, Edward Jung, and unani-
mously carried.
Mrs. Charlotte P. Grimm, through her Attorney, requested that
property known as Lot 13 and the Western 28 feet of Lot 1,4,
Block 33, Fort Screven Ward, which was: sold for taxes- on-
December 23, 1968, and for which all back: taxes and costs in
the amount of $28.17 have now been paid to the town, be con-
veyed backto them. Councilman Daniels moved that the property_
be quit claimed back to them and that the following Resolution
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be adopted. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Jung and
unanimously passed.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, on December 23, 1968, James W.
Price, Chief of Police for the Town of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, conveyed to Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, property of Mrs'. Charlotte P.
Grimm known as Lot 13 and the Western 28feet of
Lot 14, Block 33, Fort Screven Ward, Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, for past due city taxes, and
WHEREAS, the said Charlotte P. Grimm, as
owner of said lot, has paid to the Clerk of Council
of the Town. of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, the
sum of $28.17,xepresenting all ad valorem taxes
and costs due the Town of Savannah Beach,.Tybee
Island, against said property, and
WHEREAS, the said Charlotte P. Grimm has
petitioned the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town
of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to quit claim
said property to petitioner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor
and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, in council assembled, that the
prayers of said petitioner be granted, and the
Mayor of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
is hereby authorized and directed to execute a
quit claim deed and the Clerk of Council is
authorized and directed to attest said Deed to
carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this.21st day of. May,
1969,. upon Motion of Councilman Jack:Daniels,,
seconded by Councilman Edward Jung, and unani-
mously carried.
A. P. Solomon, Jr. requested that property known as Lot 27 -B,
Ward 1, which was sold for taxes, on .December .23, 1968, and
for which all back taxes and costs in the amount of $103.00
have now been paid to the Town, be conveyed back to him.
Councilman Daniels moved that the property be quit claimed
back to Mr. A. P. Solomon, Jr. and that the following Reso-
lution be'adOpted. *The- -motion was seconded by Councilman
Jung and unanimously passed.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, on December 23, 1968, James W.
Price, Chief; of,.Polic:er for the To%n of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, conveyed to Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, property of A. P. Solomon, Jr.
known as Lot 27 -B, Ward 1, Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, for past due city taxes, and
WHEREAS, the said A. P. Solomon, Jr., as
owner of-said_lot, has paid to the Clerk of
Council of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island,, the sum of $103 :.01, representing all ad
valorem taxes and costs due the Town of Savannah
Beach, - Tybee Island, against said property, and
WHEREAS, the said A. P. Solomon, Jr. has
petitioned the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town
of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, to quit claim
said property to petitioner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor
and Councilmen of the Town of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, in council assembled, that the
prayers of said petitioner be granted, and the
Mayor of the Town of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
is hereby - authorized and directed to execute a
quit claim Deed and the Clerk of Council is
authorized and directed to attest said Deed to
carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED, this 21st day of May,
1969, upon Motion of Councilman Jack Daniels,
seconded by Councilman Edward Jung, and unani-
mously carried.
The Clerk of Council was instructed to write a letter to Mr.
Pratt Adams, stating that many complaints had been received
regarding a cyclone fence, that was encroaching on the Butler
Avenue right -of -way and running eastwardly to the Beach and,to
request him to please have this fence moved.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
subject to the call, of the Mayor._
Clerk of Council