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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19700527CCMeeting1 1 9t Savannah Beach, Georgia May 27, 1970 The regular meeting of City Council was called to order at 3:00 P. M. today with Mayor Michael J. Counihan presiding and the following councilmen in attendance: John H. Daniels, Edward Jung, Robert F. Cary, C. Louis Hohenstein, Milledge C. Jones and George Schwarz. Also in attendance was City Attorney, Bart E. Shea and Police Chief James W. Price. Also present at the meeting were Michael Bart, James M. Stettler, and Terrence Seyden. Other visitors present were Mrs. E. F. Rosen, Mr. Jack Brady and a group of approximately twelve residents of Thunderbolt who accompanied Mr. Brady to the. meeting. Mrs. E. F. Rosen, a resident of Eighteenth Street, appeared before Council o complain about the noise in her neighborhood. She also requested that sidewalks be placed on Eighteenth Street for the safety of the children going to the beach. She also protested the removal of the sand from the area of the Strand and 18th Street. Mr. Jack Brady, together with approximately twelve residents of Thunderbolt, attended council meeting for the purpose of securing a letter from the City addressed to the Department of Housing and Urban Development stating that the City of Savannah Beach would grant a building permit to Mr. Brady to erect an apartment complex for elderly people in the vicinity of Sixth Street and Miller Avenue, Savannah Beach. In answer to a previous request from Mr. Brady for this written permission for the housing construction, which at that time he stated would be for low income housing, Council agreed to give him a lettercto HUD but that it must con- tain the qualification that in our new zoning ordinance, which will be adopted in the near future, this particular area was designated as 'R -1" - Prime Residential. Also, due to the fact that no, plans or SpecificationsJof the contemplated improvements had been submitted,, Council could not definitely state. that: a.' permit would be issued. Further, Council felt that HUD should be aware of the fact that there was a water and sewage problem in this particular area which would have to be resolved and, there- fore, any such approval would be reserved until all the facts were known. This letter was not acceptable to Mr. Brady and his appearance at"this. meeting was for the purpose of securing the letter stating this permit would, be granted without any qualifi- cations: It was the opinion of Council that the letter as previously out- lined was all that they could give him. He then asked for. that letter and was told it would be written for him. Mr. Ted Voight requested relief on a license,- that: was being 92 assessed him in the amount of $15.00 for alowing customers at his filling station to use his rest rooms for changing clothes. This request was referred to Mr. Jung and the licensing committee. Mrs. Nell Teeple, a resident of North Campbell Avenue, complained about the bad condition of the street near her house. The Mayor stated that he would check with Mr. Reed and see what could be done about it.' The Minutes of the regular Council Meeting of April 22, 1970 were approved as written. Councilman Cary informed Council that Heater Well Company out of Columbia, S. C. had been retained to check one of our wells in order to locate a break in the casing and that this work was being done at the present time. Councilman Daniels, Police Commissioner, stated that a request had been received from Mr. Nick Alexander for a retail liquor pouring license, package shop and malt beverage license to be located at the present site of the Tel Star Restaurant. He stated that the building, which had been recently purchased by Mr. Alexander, would be rebuilt and would comply with all health department re- quirements. Councilman Daniels stated that it was the recommendation of his committee that this license be granted and he so moved. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. Councilman George Schwarz announced to Council that Mr. Porter Dawson had organized a group of young boys, ages 12 to 16 who wanted to initiate a campaign to help keep litter off the beach, stating that they would perform this service without charge to the City and that all they asked was that the City help them get some pub- licity. There was no objection from Council and approval for this project was given. The Clerk of Council read a letter from Mr. Picot Floyd, City Manager, City of Savannah in regard to our inquiry concerning the surplus fire engines owned by Savannah in which he stated that the Board of Purchase had set a price of $350 for each of these old machines and that they were quite old and totally inadequate and unreliable as fire protection equipment. He stated further that they do not meet present ,fire underwriters standards. With this information, Council was not interested in purchasing this equip- ment and requested the Clerk to write Mr. Floyd, thank him for his efforts in our behalf, and tell him they would not be interested in this equipment. The Bills for the various departments were approved for payment. In approving the bills for the Parks and Recreation Committee, Councilman Hohenstein commented on the purchase of some play- ground equipment from Thompson Sporting Goods Store py Mrs. 1 1 93 Cooper. He requested that in the future no such purchases be made without a purchase order and that the store be advised not to deliver any merchandise to :anyone- without such purchase order. He also felt it would be good for the incoming chairman of the Recreation Committee take note of this and also get an inven- tory of the equipment we now have on hand. Councilman Daniels presented to Council a new proposed lighting . plan for Sixteenth Street, and the two parking-areas on the-Strand. He said the plan; in essence, was=.to remove_28- existing. mercury vapor lights, and replace .them with 34 of the new high lumen lights which have two and one -half times the output of. our: existing: iights. He stated that the cost to the City would be $255.00 per month, as opposed to the $140.00 per month we are now paying for the lights in these areas. He stated further that the cost of the poles and the labor_ would be borne by the .Power Company. This new lighting, he said, would give us 1,564,000 lumens as opposed to 560,000, lumens'' at present in these areas. He moved that. Council approve this plan. The motion was seconded /and unanimously carried Councilman Hohenstein recommended that the locks on the Community House be- changed to prevent its use by unauthorized persons.` -He stated that he had been informed by a local locksmith that they could change the locks and stamp the keys so that they would not be duplicated. Mayor Counihan stated that there had been some misunderstanding with some of the parties involved in the use of the Community House and that since we were to meet with them later today he would like any further discussion held off until that time. Councilman Hohenstein stated that,.in_ order to fulfill a promise to certain residents in the area of the Strand and Eighteenth Street; he was requesting Council to discontinue the removal. of - sand from that area. He stated that in the opinion of Messrs. Lance Smith, Dr.._Rosen and Fred Doyle, the removal of this sand was ill- conceived,.7.and ill- handled.. Mayor. Counihan stated that if more of this sand is needed, more of it will be removed. He said further that the clay we put there would be moved also. Councilman Jones requested. a second reading of: an Ordinance- amend- ing Article_=I--of .Chapter 4, Animals and Fowl, of the-Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach,.Tybee Island, Georgia, provid- ing that it shall be unlawful for any person to have or keep any horse, mule, or pony at any place within the municipality. Councilman Jones moved the adoption of this Ordinance on second: reading. The motion. was seconded by Councilman Schwarz.. and unanimously passed. O R D IN.A N C -E: 94 There was also.a lenghty discussion on the. problem of residents..., and visitors- ,bringing, dogs on: the beach.. It. was the thought of Council that our Ordinance:should : be enforced and violators_ brought into court. City Attorney, Bart Shea, read a Resolution setting forth certain requirements in regard to liability insurance to be carried by persons owning or operating riding devices,' implementing the provisions of Section 11 -4 of Chapter 11, Article 1 of the; City of Savannah Beach: Code:, of. Ordinances. Councilman Cary moved the adoption of the Resolution and it was seconded by Councilman Schwarz . and unanimously. carried. R E, S..O 1., U. T'. I O. N Council was advised by Mayor Counihan that we were again having trouble with. Mr. Joe- Upchurch_ who, resided - at 18th:. Place. The: Mayor stated that Mr. Upchurch was again in violation of. our Building Code. • He informed Council: that, Mr. - Upchurch recently took out = a -- permit to repair his garage and stated on the permit that the repair work would be of wood and . it is. now - fpund_ that he is using concrete block and building walls on all four sides up to the level of the roof which amounts to a new structure. It was the opinion of Council that the work on this job should be, . stopped until the proper building, permit has been obtained; ,and his workers secure_ a license. • Mr;., Kent,, the building inspector, was instructed tq, so advise. Mr. Upchurch. Councilman Schwarz inquired as to what had been done about.. eliminating some of the yellow lines, especially in the business district and Belling .a decal to the business people; also, those lines adjacent to the homes- on the ocean side of Butler :Avenue in cases where. these property owners had already been issued parking decals. He was advised by Mayor Counihan that Chief Price had been requested to make a survey listing all yellow lines and traffic signs in the municipality in order that they may be incorporated .. in. an Ordinance.. After much disucssion regarding traffic congestion on Eighteenth Street between Butler Avenue__and. the Strand, _Council. decided to make Eighteenth Street a one -way street for traffic going West and the City. Attorney was requested to draw up such_a resolution and submit it. to Council. City Attorney Shea asked Council.. for some direction-in regard to the securing of the necessary permission from the Department of Interior and consumating the lease of the campsite. He stated..that it was his understanding that one thing we were waiting for was to complete the negotiations with Herb Electric and Messrs. Smith 1 and Dyches and settle the payment of the bill for the electrical work performed by Herb Electric and subsequently destroyed by the erosion last summer. He was assured that this question had been settled to the entire satisfaction of Herb Electric. Councilman Daniels requested that this matter be held up for a discussion and a decision at a later meeting. This was approved by Council. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to the nett regular or special called meeting. CLERK OF COUNCIL 1 95 1 AN ORDINANCE To be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 4, ANIMALS AND FOWL, OF CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORG , SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL. BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSO TO HAVE OR KEEP ANY HORSE, MULE, OR PONY AT ANY PLACE WITHI THE MUNICIPALITY; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THERE F; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;• AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Sayan is h BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor.and Aldermen of the City of ,ah Beach, Tybee Island, in council duly assembled, and it 6by ordained by the authority thereof that: SECTION I. To amend Article I, Chapter 4, Animals and Fowl, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, by stzlik ing Article I and each subsection thereunder, namely, Secti4i 4 -1, Section 4 -2, Section 4 -3, Section 4 -4, and Section 415, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Section 4 -1. Livestock prohibited. No horse, mule, cow, heifer, bull, steer, calf, goat, pig, hog, or other type of livestock shall be permitted within the city." "Section 4 -2. Riding or driving horses or ponies prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or drive any hdrse or pony at any place within the City." Mall SECTION II. Anyone who violates the provisions of this ordinance be subject to the fines and penalities set forth in L Section I -8 of Chapter I of the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. SECTION III. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. First Reading: April 22, 1970 Second Reading: May 27, 1970 Adopted: May 27, 1970 1 STATE QF GEORGIA ) COUNTY OF CHATHAM ) A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Section 11 -4 of Chapter 11, Article 1 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, sets forth a certain requirement for any person owning or operating any riding devices before being issued a license therefor shall first deposit with the City Clerk a policy of insurance against personal injury and property damages in such amount as may be approved by the governing body for the benefit of any person who may be killed or injured or sustains damage to property by reason of its operation; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Councilmen, by this resolution desireito implement the provisions of said section of the municipality's Code of Ordinances by setting forth the amount of insurance coverage required by the governing body of the municipality for any person owning or operating such riding devices within the municipality; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in council duly assembled, and it is hereby resolved by the authority of the same that the following insurance provisions of coverage shall be the minimum requirements applicable to carnival operations, consisting of riding devices of every ]find and description, shows, concessions and appurtenant grounds, and that the period to be covered by said insurance limits shall be the applicable fiscal year of the municipality, i.e. May 1 to April 30. Public Liability Property Damage Excess Public Liability Total Limits $50,000.00 - 100,000.00 $50,000.00 50,000.00 - 200,000.00 Bodily Injury 100,000.00 - 300,000.00 50,000.00 Property Damage This 27thd.ay of May , 1970. CITY OF SAVANNA EACH, TYBEE ISLAND BY: 1 -2- ATTEST: Clerk of Council (SEAL) Adopted: May 27, 1970