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Home My Public Portal About19710428CCMeeting1 1 Savannah Beach, Georgia April 28, 1971 The regular meeting of City Council was called to order at 3:00 P. M. today with Mayor Michael J. Counihan presiding. The following Councilmen were present: Jack Daniels, Edward Jung, Robert Cary, Edward Towns, James Stettler and George Schwarz. City Attorney, Bart E. Shea, was also present. Visitors and petitioners present were Mr. Matthew Doyle, Mr. Paul Myrick, Mr. Lee Berry_and Mr. Dave Chenault. Mr. Matthew Doyle, local realtor, petitioned Council on behalf of Mrs. Grace Downs for a permit to establish a land cruizer trailer park on approximately six acres of land inside the city limits on Highway 80, east of Chimney Creek and just west of the property of Walter Brown. Mr. Doyle outlined the backgroundof the prospective operators and also the type park that was planned. Mayor Counihan stated that this request would be looked into and an answer given as soon as possible. Mr. Dave Chenault, recently appointed to take charge of water meter reading, was introduced to Council. Mr. Paul Myrick of Jesup, Georgia, appeared before Council to request a variance to build four houses on four lots in Fort Screven which were below the area required in our new zoning ordinance. Mr. Myrick was advised that it would be necessary for him to make this request to the Savannah Beach Planning Commission. Mr. Berry, a new resident in the city, stated he was at the meeting as an observer. The Minutes of the meetings of March 10th and March 24th were approved as written. Councilman Schwarz moved that four parking meters for angle parking be placed on the east side of Butler Avenue, south of Sixteenth Street to Izlar Avenue. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stettler. Under discussion, Councilman Daniels raised the question of the location of the parking meters in relation to the narrow sidewalk and the overhang of the front end of the cars. After much discussion on this, Councilman Schwarz, with the consent of Councilman Stettler, withdrew his motion in order that his committee might make a further study of this situation. Councilman Daniels announced that a purchase agreement had been entered into with Stoval Motor Company of Cornelia, Ga., covering the purchase of one 1971 Ford, 4 -Door police car. He stated that this vehicle was being purchased under the State of Georgia Contract covering police cars and the list price was $3,209.54. He further stated that $2,340.00 of this amount was covered by a Federal Grant, leaving a net cost to the City for the car of $869.00. 59 60 Councilman Schwarz reminded Council that the Department of Public Works was in dire need of a truck. Mayor Counihan brought to the attention of the members of Council the heavy weekly payroll the City had at the present time and cautioned them against hiring new employees and overtime work. Council was informed by Police Commissioner Daniels that the premises known as Herb's Tank, a lounge and package shop on Butler Avenue had become run -down and in a badly deteriorated condition. He moved that the licenses for this business not be renewed until such time as the necessary renovations be made to the outside of the building and the inside put in order insofar as cleanliness is concerned. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schwarz and unanimously carried. Councilman Jung read a proposed amendment to the License Ordinance, Section 11 -8 of the Code of Ordinances, and requested unanimous consent be given to adopt this Ordinance on first and second reading at this meeting. Unanimous consent was given by Council. The motion was seconded and unanimously passed. O R D I N A N C E Councilman Jung read the General Fund Budget of revenue and appropriations for the fiscal year 1971 -1972 and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Daniels and unanimously approved. B U D G E T Councilman Jung also read the projected Budget for the Water Department and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Daniels and unanimously approved. B U D G E T Councilman Cary, Water and Sewage Commissioner, requested that Mrs. Linda Bazemore, Mr. Frank Kohell and Mr. T. K. Conlon be cited for tampering with their water meter and damaging City property. He made a motion that they be subpoenaed and brought into court to answer these charges. The motion was seconded and unanimously carried. 1 1 1 1 1 1 Council agreed to give holders of delinquent business licenses until Monday, May 3rd to renew their licenses and if not paid by that time they would be closed. Councilman Jung announced that, at the present time, $11,836.70 in real estate taxes for the year just passed still remained unpaid. He stated this was for the information of Council. Bills for the various City Departments were approved for payment. Mayor Counihan announced to Council that as of April 1, 1971, Mr. Tommy Reed, Superintendent of Public Works and Sanitation, had been in continous employ with the City of Savannah Beach for a period of 35 years. He stated that he felt the present Council should go on record as thanking Mr. Reed for a job well done in service to the Town. Council was in unanimous agreement with th$s. Councilman Daniels called attention to the fact that the picture of former Mayor, James A. Brown, had been added to the pictures of former mayors in the Council room. Mayor Counihan informed the members of Council that the City owned an old International Tractor which was of no use to the Town and for which we had received an offer of $250.00. Councilman Schwarz moved that this piece of equipment be sold. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously carried. Councilman Daniels stated that a check had been received from Mr. S. W. Register for $300.00, making a counter offer to purchase a small portion of Fifth Avenue in front of his house. Council was reminded that they had previously set a price of $450.00 on this land. It was the opinion of Council that this counter offer should not be considered. The Clerk was instructed to return Mr. Register's check. Mayor Counihan stated that on his recent trip to Washington he had the pleasure of a nice visit with Senator Talmadge and Congressman Hagin, at which time he received assurance that our Beach Erosion Bill would be scheduled for a public hearing by the Senate Public Works Committee. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to the next regular of special called meeting. CLERK OF COUNCIL rr, 61 1 1 1 1 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 11 -8 SCHEDULE, CODE OF ORDINANCE, SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, SO AS TO READ AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: Be it ordained by the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, in council assembled, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same, that the following additions, changes and deletions be made in the license taxes, Section 11 -8 Schedule, for doing business in the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. Sub - Section "A" AMUSEMENT ARCADE: 15 game machines in one location except pool tables ARTS AND CRAFTS: Retail dealer Sub - Section "B" $250.00 $ 35.00 BONDSMAN, PROFESSIONAL: $150.00 Must post property deed at city hall, and license is subject to approval of police committee. BULLDOZER AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT: $ 50.00 To haul, grade, or for other purposes. Sub - Section "C" CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINE OR CIGARETTE SALES: $ 10.00 CONTRACTOR, HOUSE MOVING: $ 25.00 Approval and cost of permit to be made by Mayor and Council. CONTRACTOR, FILL, HAULING, GRADING: $ 50.00 CONTRACTOR, RAZING OR DEMOLISHING BUILDINGS: $ 50.00 Does not include building, rebuilding or repairing buildings. (must have liability Ins.) CONVALESCENT HOME: $ 50.00 COOK SHOP: $ 40.00 Includes drive ins, take outs; chicken, hamburgers, fish. Must secure permit from health department. Soft drinks and other foods sold in connection with cook shop will be billed as set up in the license ordinance. 1 1 1 Sub - Section "G" GENERAL INSTALLATION OR REPAIRS: $160.00 This license shall include fence, TV repair, floor covering, air conditioning and heating, roofing. Sub - Section "I" ICE CREAM TRUCK: stationed roving Sub - Section "L" LIQUOR, INTOXICATING: (See section 3 -17 for excise tax; see alcoholic Beverages herein for transfer fee). Selling, offering, pouring, or giving away (to be approved by governing body) Selling, offering for sale of giving away, package shop, in samebuilding with pouring business Package shop only Sub - Section "P" $ 65.00 $100.00 $750.00 $250.00 $750.00 PINBALL MACHINE, NOVELTY: Costing 1¢ per play $ 15.00 Costing 5¢ per play $ 25.00 Costing 10¢ per play $ 50.00 Costing 25 per play $ 60.00 Winners getting free games only. Sub - Section "R" RESTAURANT, SODA FOUNTAIN: Must secure permit from health department if new owner or new business. Sub - Section "V" VEHICLES, SALE OF USED CARS: Liability insurance, to be approved by Mayor and Council. First and Second Reading April 28, 1971 $ 75.00 $150.00 1 1 1 1 SECTION II: REPEALING CLAUSE. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed. SECTION III: EFFECTIVE DATE. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its final passage and adoption. First Reading: April 28, 1971 Second Reading: April 28, 1971 Adopted: April 28, 1971 1 1 1 WATER DEPARTMENT BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 1971 TO MAY 1, 1972 ANTICIPATED REVENUE: COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENT CONSUMERS $ 96,000.00 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS (COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENT) 2,700.00 TAPPING FEES 5,000.00 INTEREST ON RESERVES 2,400.00 TOTAL $106,100.00 OPERATING EXPENSE: SALARIES ELECTRIC SERVICE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OFFICE EXPENSE TRUCK EXPENSE INSURANCE SOCIAL SECURITY HOSPITAL INSURANCE CERTIFICATE RETIREMENT INTEREST ON CERTIFICATES CASH FOR RESERVE GENERAL GOVERNMENT TOTAL $ 20,000.00 3,500.00 10,000.00 6,000.00 1,500.00 1,900.00 1,000.00 600.00 6,000.00 2,300.00 15,000.00 38,300.00 $106,100.00 1 1 1 APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL GOVERNMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SANITATION DEPT. SEWERAGE DEPT. FIRE DEPT. PARKING METER DEPT. INSURANCE PARKS, RECREATION, LIBRARY AND ADV. MUSEUM STREET IMPROVEMENTS GASOLINE & OIL ) VEHICLE MAINTENANCE) SOCIAL SECURITY POLICE AUTOMOBILE CONTINGENCIES WELL POINT MACHINE REDUCTION OF LONG TERM DEBT INTEREST ON BONDS SAVANNAH BANK & TRUST CO. NCR ACCOUNTING MACHINE DUNCAN METERS ROCKWELL METERS BULLDOZER SEWER LINE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL $ 38,000.00 75,000.00 45,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 4,000.00 7,500.00 9,000.00 8,000.00 3,500.00 7,500.00 11,500.00 7,500.00 1,600.00 8,300.00 8,000.00 10,000.00 4,500.00 40,000.00 8,050.00 7,350.00 3,450.00 5,250.00 8,850.00 10,650.00 $392,500.00 1 1 1 BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 1971 TO MAY 1, 1972 REVENUE: REAL ESTATE TAXES $160,000.00 BUSINESS LICENSES 40,000.00 BEVERAGE TAXES 11,000.00 POLICE COURT FINES 55,000.00 PARKING METERS 40,000.00 PARKING VIOLATIONS 15,000.00 BUILDING AND STUBBING FEES 3,500.00 STATE GOVERNMENT 10,000.00 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 5,000.00 PUBLIC UTILITIES 8,000.00 MUSEUM 4,000.00 PENALTY AND INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES 1,500.00 TRUCK DECALS 3,500.00 SEWERAGE CONNECTIONS 36,000.00 TOTAL $392,500.00