HomeMy Public PortalAbout19701028CCMeetingSavannah Beach, Georgia
October 28, 1970
The regular monthly meeting of Savannah Beach City Council was
held this afternoon at 3:00 P.M., with Mayor Michael J. Counihan
presiding and the following councilmen in attendance: John H.
Daniels, Jr., Edward Jung, Robert F. Cary, Edward Towns, James
Stettler and George Schwarz. City Attorney Bart Shea was also
present.
Visitors in attendance at the meeting were Mr. Ronald L. Coleman
and Mr. Sam Allen candidates for State Representatives of the 92nd
District in the coming General Election on November 3, 1970. Both
Mr. Coleman and Mr. Allen spoke a few words to Council in behalf
of their candidacy prior to the opening of the meeting.
The Minutes of the meeting of September 16th were approved as
written.
Bills for the various departments were approved as read.
Councilman Daniels reported on a meeting held on October 27th
for the purpose of determining if an agreement could be worked
out to acquire necessary public access to the beach in connection
with our erosion project. This meeting, he stated, was attended
by Mayor Counihan, City Attorney Shea, Mr, Paul Ramee of Thomas &
Hutton, Mr. William C. Fleetwood and himself. Councilman Daniels
said that the meeting seemed to accomplish its purpose and that
Mr. Fleetwood expressed his desire to work with the city in any
way that seemed necessary to acquire the land for these ocean
streets. It was stated further by Mr. Daniels that the agreement
reached would be put in the form of a proposal by Mr. Ramee and
presented to the Corp of Engineers.
Councilman Daniels announced that a Federal Grant in the amount
of $221,760.00 had been offered the City of Savannah Beach: by the
Federal Water Quality Control Board for the construction of pro-
posed waste treatment facilities pursuant to the provision of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act. He stated that there was a
30 -day limit on the acceptance of this offer and since it appears
that we have no alternative but to accept this offer and make our
plans accordingly to fund the additional $453,640.00 necessary for
this project, he moved that this Federal Grant be accepted and the
following Resolution be adopted. This motion was seconded by
Councilman Cary and unanimously passed.
RESOLUTION
In further connection with this Federal Grant offer, Councilman
Daniels stated that a letter had been_wirtten by. Mayor_Counihan
to the Chatham County Commissioners urging the county to take
over the ownership and operation of all the sewage treatment plants
in the county. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously passed that
this letter be spread upon the minutes of this council meeting.
Following is the letter:
Savannah Beach, Georgia
October 22, 1970
Commissioners and Ex Officio Judges
of Chatham County
Chatham County Courthouse
Savannah, Georgia
Gentlemen:
The Town of Savannah Beach has been offered a Federal Grant of
$221,760.00 to help defray the cost of a Sewage Treatment Plant.
The cost of this facility was estimated to be $675,000 in 1968 and
will probably be greater today.
The size of the sewage treatment plant is based upon the summer
loads and is therefore approximately 10 times larger than the
size required for the permanent population. There is no way we
can finance the approximately $500,000 needed for the sewage
treatment plant plus the approximately $500,000 needed for the
sewage collection system with our present revenue.
We have observed proposals for Chatham County to own and operate
sewage treatment plants and suggest that the one at Savannah
Beach is the most eligible for County responsibility. We sincerely
hope that you will relieve us of this burden which is more that we
can support.
The Federal offer expires on November 10, 1970, so we must advise
them before that date whether or not it can be accepted. Acceptance
means a committment to provide the $500,000 in local funds, so it
is important that we get an expression from you before that date.
The State Water Quality Control Board has given us an ultimatum
that the treatment plant must be built by 1972. We hope that you
find it possible to help resolve this dilemma.
Very truly yours,
M. J. Counihan (sgd)
M. J. Counihan, Mayor
A second reading was requested on an Ordinance amending Chapter 7,
Section 7 -1 of our Code of Ordinances, adopting the 1970 Revised
Edition of the Fire Prevention Code recommended by the American
Insurance Association. Councilman Towns moved the adoption of this
Ordinance. It was seconded by Councilman Cary and unanimously
passed on second reading.
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ORDINANCE
Councilman Cary took issue with the Savannah News- Pre "ss con-
cerning an article which appeared recently in regard to a fire
at a local restaurant. Councilman Cary stated that in this
newspaper article, the Beach Fire Department was criticized
for inadequate water pressure at this fire. He said that a
pressure of sixty pounds is maintained on our lines at all times
and at this particular fire we had almost eightypcunds pressure,
which was more than sufficient. The information given the paper,
therefore, was erroneous he said.
Mayor Counihan announced that the Jack Brady property in the
Sixth Street area was in the process of being purchased, stating
that the new owners were asking about the water and sewage at
this location. He said that since these lots were, in most
instances, about a foot or eighteen inches below Sixth Street,
it would be very difficult for the city to provide sewage there;
however there would be no problem to supplying water. The Mayor
stated that he had investigated this and felt that when applica-
tions for building permits are made, the prospective builders
should be told that they would have to fill and bring up the
property to the proper height; and that we would have to charge
a sewer stubbing fee and water tap fee for each and every lot
in there and we would have to do it all at one time without it
costing the city money. Council concurred with this. Council
also felt it should be brought to the attention of any prospec-
tive developer of this land that tests should be made to deter-
mine what foundation would be necessary on these low lots.
Councilman Daniels reported that the National Park Service,
controlling agency for Fort Pulaski National Monument, were
considering some major changes to Fort Pulaski and its environs.
A Master Plan has been drawn up and a public hearing has been _
held. Also a deadline of November 20th has been set for other
public comments. Councilman Daniels stated that one of the main
things that we are concerned about is that in this plan,the
government may ywish to acquire the rights of way on either side
of the present Tybee Road on McQueen's Island from Lazaretto
Creek up to a point near Tybee River Bridge. He recommended
that we arrange a meeting with Mr. Tomlinson, Supt. of Fort
Pulaski, and try to arrive at an understanding and if it is
their intention to take this state right -of -way, we should
protest it because that would not leave any room for expansion
of this highway. The City Clerk was requested to set up a
meeting with Mr. Tomlinson and Mayor Counihan urged as many of
the councilmen who could possibly do so to attend.
In another matter, closely related to the Fort Pulaski Master
Plan, Councilman Daniels discussed the possibility of enticing
the Savannah Bar Pilots to locate at Savannah. Beach in the
event they are forced to move from Fort Pulaski. He then
offered the following Resolution for adoption by Council with the
request that a copy be sent to the Savannah Bar Pilots Association.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Schwarz and unanimously
adopted.
"RESOLUTION
CORRESPONDENCE: Southeastern Underwriters Association letter with
reference to requirements to obtain a NB -7 Class, or one classifi-
cation better than the Class 8 presently in effect:
Letter from GMA recommending that water and sewer utilities be
considered as part of a single system.
Mayor Counihan acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Savannah
Beach Chamber of Commerce'containing its recommendations in regard
to the proposed new zoning ordinance. He_ stated that these recommen-
dations would be considered at the proper time.
Councilman Daniels requested the City Attorney advise Council of
the decision of Judge McWhorter regarding the dissolution of the
temporary injunction placed by M. Ellzey on our sewer repair work
on his property. City Attorney Shea stated that the decision in-
volved two factors. (1) That the City had the right to go through
the property because of the easement that was there at the time
that the plaintiff purchased the property. Secondly, he held that,
as a matter of law, that the code section requiring a registered
engineer to supervise the work applied only to new construction.
Mr. Shea stated also that it was his understanding that no appeal
would be filed.
Councilman Daniels moved the adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance,
as to be subsequently amended, on first reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Cary and unanimously passed. Attorney Shea
clarified this action by stating that this Ordinance would be passed
as amended and if there were any changes which could not be incorpo-
rated by the time of our next meeting, we can then continue it until
our December meeting.
With further regard to our new Zoning Ordinance and those residents
and property owners who missed the public hearing and still wanted
to be heard, it was suggested by Councilman Daniels that since we
have complied with the law by holding a public hearing/ that we ask
those who feel they have not had an opportunity to be heard to write
us a letter stating their objections and recommendations and those
letters will be considered along-with the information from the hear=
ing. This was agreed to by Council. Councilman Daniels stated further
that he felt that we should hold the first reading on the Zoning
Ordinance in its present form and then when the anticipated Changes
are made and it is in the form that Council wants we can hold the
second and final reading. He then moved the adoption of the Ordinance
on first reading. This motion was seconded by Councilman Cary and
unanimously carried.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
to the next regular or special called meeting
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia has been offered a Federal Grant of $221,760.00 for
the construction of proposed waste treatment facilities pur-
suant to the provision of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended, subject to the assurances and conditions set
forth in said offer and acceptance of said Federal Grant (Project
Number WPC -GA -205, dated October 12, 1970); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia desires to accept said Federal
Grant offer of $221,760.00 for the Municipality and to comply
with the conditions and requirements set forth within said
offer, and further designate Michael J. Counihan, Mayor of
the Municipality, as the representative of the City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia for all required official actions
concerning said project, including the acceptance of said offer
on behalf of the Municipality within 30 days from the date said
offer was tendered;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, and it is hereby
resolved by the Mayor and Council of the City of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council duly assembled as follows:
The City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia acting by and through the Mayor and Council
of the Municipality desires to, and does hereby,
accept the Federal Grant offer of $221,760.00 for
the construction of proposed waste treatment
facilities pursuant to the provisions of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act as amended, and subject
to the assurances and conditions within said Federal
Grant offer and acceptance, Project Number WPC -GA-
205, dated October 12, 1970.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Michael J. Counihan, Mayor
of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia is hereby
designated as the official representative of the Municipality
for all required official actions required by said project,
including signing the acceptance of said offer on behalf of
the City within the time required within said offer.
In Open Council this 28th day of October „ 1970.
CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH,
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
BY:
714AYOR
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
CITY CLERK
I hereby certify that the forgoing is a true RESOLUTION OF
AUTHORIZATION of acceptance by the Governing Body of the City
of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia enacted at a Regular
Council Meeting of the Muncipality on October 28, 1970.
This 28th day of October, 1970.
City Clerk
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AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ORDINANCES
AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 7, SECTION 7 -1, FIRE
PREVENTION CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the
City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in Council duly assembled,
and it is hereby ordained by the authority thereof, that Section
7 -1 of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 1 - by striking the first paragraph contained
within Section 7 -1 of said Code in its entirety and inserting
in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 7 -1: Fire Prevention Code; adoption,
penalty.
The Fire Prevention Code, 1970 Edition
recommended by the American Insurance Associ-
ation, a copy of which is on file in the City
Clerk's office, is adopted as the Fire Code
of the City and all provisions of said Code
are made effective in the City, except such
portions as are in conflict with this Code of
Ordinances, and subject to all modifications
thereof contained in this Code of Ordinances."
SECTION 2 - All ordinances and parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, this 28th day of October,
1970.
CITY OF SAVANN ACH, TYBEE ISLAND
By
Mayor
Attest:
Clerk of Council
RESOLUTION
Adopted by Mayor and Councilmen of City of Savannah Beach,
Tybee Island, in Council duly assembled on the 28th day of
October, 1970.
WHEREAS, Savannah Bar Pilots Association is currently
located on Cockspur Island within the boundaries of Fort
Pulaski National Monument; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Government has announced plans for
the future overall development of the Fort Pulaski National
Monument which would necessitate the removal of the Savannah
Bar Pilots Association from their present location on Cockspur
Island; and
WHEREAS, prior to locating at their present site on
Cockspur Island, the Savannah Bar Pilots Association was
situated in Fort Screven on Tybee Island for a number of years;
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island on behalf of all of the citizens and residents
of said island, would like to encourage the Savannah Bar Pilots
Association to relocate on Savannah Beach, Tybee Island.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the citizens and residents
of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, acting by and through their duly
elected Mayor and Council, do hereby cordially express their wishes
to the Savannah Bar Pilots Association, of their expressed intent
and desire to request them to again locate their headquarters on
Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council offer
their full facilities and assistance to the Savannah Bar Pilots
Association in making said relocation move.
ADOPTED in open council this 28th day of October, 1970.
CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND
BY:
Attest:
Clerk of Council
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