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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19700819CCMeeting1 Savannah Beach, Georgia August 19, 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, Jr., Edward Jung, Robert F. Cary, George Schwarz, James M. Stettler and Edward W. Towns. City Attorney Bart Shea and Police Chief J. W. Price were also present. Visitors at the meeting were David K. Smith, Attorney Tom Edenfield, Edmund D. Maddox and Bobby Losey. Mr. Tom Edenfield, attorney for Mr. David K. Smith, appeared before Council for the purpose of getting approval of Mr. Smith's application for a family campground. Mr. Edenfield stated to Council that he felt all the requirements of the Savannah Beach Code had been complied with and that this project was not going to be a "tent city" as had been stated by some but would be strictly a family camp -site and an outstanding facility for Savannah Beach. Mr. Edenfield stated further that he was aware of some, dispute concerning Estill Avenue and Fort Avenue and wanted to make it clear that his client was not making claim to these two streets and thtt Mr. Smith would be willing to give a quit claim deed to the city covering these two streets. Mr. Edmund D. Maddox, architect for Mr. Smith, explained the various consttuction details, including water, sewage and lighting. He stated that the plans would be altered to elimi- nate the streets which would be quit - claimed back to the city of Savannah Beach. He bxplained that all the engineering details had been worked out by their engineer, Mr. Hunter Saussy, with the city engineer. Mr. Maddox stressed that the camper spaces would be built in accordance with Federal Govern- ment specifications for camper sites and that there would be notfacilities for mobile homes. Council waw assured that there would be adequate supervision over the campsite at all times and also, in answer to a question from a member of council that full financing had been guaranteed by the C&S Bank. The question of handling garbage disposal was brought up and Council was assured by Mr. Smith that he would go along with whatever Council recommended in this regard. Mayor Counihan informed Mr. Smith that his application would be acted upon immediately and that he would be notified of their decision by tomorrow morning Mr. Bobby Losey appeared before Council to request the removal of one of the five parking meters on the Butler Avenue side of his "Islander" Apartments so that he might gain access for 21 22 customer parking along the side of the apartments. It was brought up that Mr. Losey had been going across the city sidewalk to get to this parking area and Council objected to this. His request for the removal of the parking meter was denied. The Minutes of the meeting of July 22nd were approved as written. Mayor Counihan read a letter from Mr..Wilensky wherein he protested his recent water bill which he termed excessive. He stated that he would like his check returned to him if Council agreed. The bill was for excess water used and the charge was found to be correct. Councilman Daniels moved the adoption of the comprehensive street plan as proposed by the Savannah Beach Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stettler and unanimously carried. Councilman Cary, reporting for the water- sewage department, stated that we have now reached a point where we will be obliged to add a sewage charge. He stated that a great deal of study had been given this and it should be decided soon how much charge should be put on sewerage for both commercial and residential accounts, the method of collecting, etc. He also stated that a recommenda- tion had been made by Mr. Hutton, our consulting engineer, for a $3.00 charge on resindential accounts and it was his thought to add $1.00 per unit, per month to commercial accounts. There was much discussion on the sewage situation and the necessity for the charge; however, there was a difference of opinion as to what the charge for commercial accounts should be. It was decided by Mr. Cary that a meeting of the Water. Committee would be held at City Hall on Sunday August 23rd and they probably would come up with some definite recommendations at the September Council Meeting. Councilman Schwarz reported that the Campsite was still open and charging $3.00 per person. Mayor Counihan stated that the,Camp- site was supposed to be closed. Chief Price was immediately dispatched to investigate this. Upon his return to Council he reported that he found the Campsite closed and a sign posted on the gate. Also, that there were no campers on the premises. A mbtton was made by Councilman Schwarz and duly seconded that mini -bikes and go -karts be made to conform to the State Motor Vehicle Law and that this law be enforced. It was unanimously passed. A letter written by the Mayor to the Georgia Firemen's Pension Fund in regard to the qualifications of Mr. A. P. Solomon, III for a pension was submitted to the city attorney for approval. It was reviewed by Mr. Shea and said to be in order. The Clerk was instructed to affix the City Seal and mail to the Pension Fund. Bills for ;the various Departments for the month of July were approved for payment. 1 1 Council was informed by Water Commissioner Cary that the cost of our most used meter, the 5/8 ", had increased $5.00. He then moved that the price of our installation of this meter be increased from $60 to $65 accordingly. The motion was seconded and unanimously carried. Councilman Daniels reported that the beach was now in a cleaner condition than it has been in some time due mainly to the increase in police personnel. Mayor Counihan-reported on the Girl Scout clean -up campaia; also on the dangers, from a health stand- point of allowing dogs on the beach. Mayor Counihan discussed with Council the feasibility of install- ing air - conditioning in the Museum. He stated that due to the thick walls and the construction of the building it would cost around $2,225.00, which he felt was prohibitive. He recommended draft fans which he stated could be installed for a reasonable amount. Mayor Counihan re- opened the discussion on Mr. David K. Smith's application for the construction of a Camper- Trailer Park. Following a discussion on the matter, Councilman Daniels moved that the application be approved with the stipulation that Mr. Smith post a performance bond in the amount of the estimated cost of construction of phase I of the project, or $25.000.00 and that he execute a Quit Claim Deed to the City of Savannah Beach to those portions of Fort and Estill Avenues which it was felt were never legally conveyed to him. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schwarz and unanimously carried. City Attorney Shea reported on his efforts to purchase the land for the proposed new sewerage treatment plant. He stated that he was in receipt of a letter from Dr. Oliver, one of the present owners, in which he stated that he would be willing to sell the 4.64 acres for $9280.00; whereas, our offer to him was for $5,280.00. It was the opinion of Council that since we hold a tax deed on the property we should not offer him more than the $5,280.00. Attorney Shea reported that he had not as yet heard from the other property owner. Mayor Counihan requested all department heads to watch their expenses very carefully from now to the end of the fiscal year, expecially where salaries are concerned. He also announced that there would be no meetings of Council until the Executive Meeting on September 9th. There belling no further business, the meeting was adjourned to the next regular or special called meeting. CITY CLERK [7.c MA OR 9,1 1 1 1