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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19730117CCMeeting1 Savannah Beach, Georgia January 17, 1973 The regular monthly meeting of Savannah Beach City Council was held today in the Council Room of City Hall, with Mayor Allen Hendrix presiding and the following councilmen present: .Edward Towns, Perry A. Zittrauer, Jr., Ernest Hosti, Walter Parker, Earl Anderson and Edward Jung. Also present were City Attorney Bart Shea and Police. Chief John Price. Visitors and petitioners present at the meeting were: Mrs. Eugenia Willis, Mrs. Evelyn Butler, A. P. Simon, Charlie Hill, Charles Masterpolis, Mr. William Vogel, Mr. Calvert Strickland, Mrs. Karen Losey, Nickie Alexander, Jake Alexander, Steven Rouquie, Bill Wong and Hubert Ellzey. Mr. A. P. Simon, acting as spokesman for a group of mer- chants, made a plea to the Mayor and Council against adopting an ordinance increasing the excise tax on malt beverages and spirituous liquors. Mr. Simon stated that the beach merchants who handled beer and liquors had experienced a sharp decrease in sales as revealed by the tax received by the City on these two items in 1972 as opposed to 1971. He stated that figures received from city hall showed $2303.54 received in tax from liquor and beer in 1971 as against $1380.00 received from the same source in. 1972. Mr. Simon also said that he felt their • tax load was heavy enough at the present time; and that their tax was being brought up to equal Savannah and Chatham County; whereas, unlike those two, Savannah Beach has only a three or four month's operation. Mr. Simon stated he would like to compare Savannah Beach with Thunderbolt, a similar size town. He stated that the pop- ulation of Thunderbolt ^was 2750 people, a little larger than Savannah Beach and yet they have in their Town Hall one clerk and one assistant clerk. The police department employs two men for two 12 -hour shifts, he stated. He also said that they have two police cars and each man's salary is $550.00 per month. Mr. Simons cited further the drop in revenue from our police court when the bars were only allowed to stay open until two o'clock - the same as the City of Savannah and C hatham County. In conclusion, Mr. Simon asked the Mayor and Council to con- sider helping them more and not taxing them more. And to spend some ofthe city tax dollars on things that will help bring more business and to cut down some of the expenses in city government if we need more money and not put an additional burden on them by increasing this excise tax. 80 Mr. Nick Alexander, owner of Nickie's Lounge and several other businesses on the beach also spoke on behalf of those protesting this increase in tax. He cited figures to show the drop in his business at the Kitten Korner. He stated that, in 1971, his gross receipts were $67,250.00; as opposed to $27,000.00 in 1972, a loss of approximately $40,000 in one year's time; and, it caused him to cut out all entertainment. He stated further that most of his business at Kitten Korner came after two O'Clock and the two O'Clock closing caused this sharp decrease in business. Mr. Alexander continued to cite comparative figures revealing the sharp decline in all of his businesses in 1972 as compared to 1971. At this point, Mayor Hendrix injected the thought that possibly a lot of our problems stemmed from the fact that every other year we have our election and a big political battle takes place. Mr. Masterpolis, Hubert Ellzey, Mr. Rouquie, Mrs. Losey also spoke in protest of this increased tax. It was suggested that a remedy for all these ills could be the elimination of the so- called Blue Laws. City Attorney Bart Shea explained that there were currently two bills pro- viding for some sort of action these Blue Laws now pending in the State Legislature. One of these, he stated, was aimed at isolating the sale of liquor and malt beverages and excluding them from the Blue Laws. The other one includes it, so it might be a question of which one of these bills is taken up. Mayor Hendrix stated that he felt that Blue Laws should be abolished and feels that City Council would adopt a Resolution to this effect. Mrs. Eugenia Willis, long time Tybee resident, spoke a few words concerning the proposed amendment and Ordinance requiring the cutting of weeds and other wild vegetation on pro- perty within the city. Mrs. Willis stated that after reading this ordinance, it was her understanding that the only notice a person would receive on this would be the newspaper advertise- ment which would run five times. She said she felt this was unfair. Councilman Earl Anderson explained Mrs. Willis's apparent misunderstanding. He stated that there would never be any lots cut from a mere notice in the paper; and, that everyone would be properly notified. 1 1 1 Bills for the various departments were approved for payment. City Attorney Bart Shea read a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the annual budget fir the fiscal year 1972 -1973 of the Municipality, originally adopted May 24, 1972, for the purpose of purchasing an NCR Machine to supplement internal control of accounting and auditing with the offices of the municipality. R E S O L U T I O N Councilman Jung moved the adoption of this Resolution. His motion was seconded by Councilman Zittrauer and unanimous- ly carried. Councilman Jung stated that a request had been received in the form of an application for a taxidermy license which was not one of our occupational and business licenses. He stated further that the licenseing committee had recommended that a taxidermy license be added to our ordinance and that the fee be fixed at $25.00. City Attorney Shea then read the follow- ing Ordinance: O R D I N A N C E Councilman Jung then asked for unanimous consent to adopt this amendment on 1st and 2nd reading at this meeting. This motion was seconded by Councilman Zittrauer and unanimously carried. Councilman Ernest Hosti requested a second reading on an Ordinance amending our Building Code. O R D I N A N C E Councilman Anderson moved that unanimous consent be given to dispense with the reading of this lengthy ordinance since all councilmen had been supplied with a copy. This permission was granted by unanimous consent. Councilman Hosti then . moved the adoption of the Ordinance on second reading. This motion was seconded by Councilman Jung and unanimously carried.' 32 Councilman Anderson informed Council that at the last council meeting, the first reading was held on an Ordinance pertaining to the removal of weeds, rank vegetation, grass, etc. He then asked Council for unanimous consent to dispense with the reading of this Ordinance the second time. Council gave unanimous consent to eliminate this second reading. O R D I N A N C E Councilman Anderson then moved the adoption of this Ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Parker and approved by a vote of five to one, Council- man Towns voting against the motion. At the request of Mayor Hendrix, Attorney Bart Shea read a Resolution authorizing the City of Savannah Beach to borrow from Savannah Bank & Trust Company up to $50,000, which sum will be represented by a promissory note bearing interest at the prevailing rate, to be repaid on or before December 31, 1973. R E S O L U T I O N Councilman Jung moved the adoption of the Resolution. It was seconded by Councilman Zittrauer and unanimously approved. Mayor Hendrix announced that on a recent boat ride, Mr. Robert Funk and an interested group offered to chair a committee to hold a Grand Opening or Spring Festival to usher in our summer season. The Mayor stated that if council was interested and approved of this, Mr. Funk would like to come down and hold his first meeting on the project on the 29th of January at 8:00 P.M. and meet with any citizens and organizations interested in taking part in this endeavor and name the various sub - committees. He stated further that Mr. Funk would like one person to repre- sent each organization on the Beach. This matter was thoroughly discussed by Council, following which Councilman Earl Anderson moved that Mr. Funk be invited to the Beach for a meeting with us on January 29th to discuss the possibility of holding a Spring Festival at our season's opening. Councilman Towns asked that the motion be amended so that City Council go on record as inviting Captain Funk down to head our General Committee for a Spring Festival. Councilman Anderson moved that Council adopt a Resolution accepting the kind offer of Captain Robert Funk to chair the Spring Festival, or whatever name Mr. Funk chooses to call these 1 festivities at the opening of our summer season. Councilman Parker seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved. R E S O L U T I O N Mayor Hendrix asked the City Attorney to read the Ordinance amending the Ordinance levying a license tax upon retail dealers engaged in the business of selling malt beverages, wine or spirituous liquors. Attorney Shea asked the Mayor if he wanted it added as an item of new business. Mayor Hendrix answered that what was put on the agenda should stay on the agenda and that no action whatsoever should be taken on it at an agenda meeting. He stated further that official action on any question could be taken only at regular meetings or special called meetings of council. Mayor Hendrix added that this Ordinance should be read as Ordinances usually are; that is, on first reading at this meeting and for the second time at the next meeting of Council O R D I N A N C E Councilman Parker moved that the Ordinance, as read, be accepted on first reading. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion - It was balloted upon and carried by a vote of four to two, Council- men Zittrauer, Hosti, Parker and Anderson voting for the motion and councilmen Jung and Towns voting against the motion. Mayor Hendrix announced that there would be no more agenda meetings in the future. He stated that he would hold informal discussion meetings when necessary to discuss pending business. He added that these meetings would probably be held several days before the regular council meeting. He also reminded Council that a Special Meeting could be called at any time by four or more councilmen. City Attorney Bart Shea informed Council that, at the present time, the Code pertaining to LP Gas was in the building section of our regular Ordinances; and, since by the adoption of our new Building Ordinance today, it has been omitted, the following amending Ordinance should be adopted. He stated that the effect of this Ordinance is to put the LP Gas section in its proper place - as a part of the Plumbing Ordinance. He stated also that, due to the time element, both readings should be held today. He then read the amending Ordinance. O R D I N A N C E 34, , Councilman Parker moved that, by unanimous consent, this Ordinance be adopted on first and second reading at this Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS: The Clerk read a letter from Senator Sam Nunn, thanking us for our recent letter with enclosures, and offering his continued help with our Beach Erosion Project. Mayor Hendrix informed Council of Senator Wiley Wasden's efforts to get the preliminary work done towards our aim to bring natural gas to the Beach. Councilman Anderson enlarged on the Mayor's remarks, stating that in our first reckoning of the amount of money needed to accomplish this, the cost appeared to be prohibitive. He stated that the calculated cost to bring full service to the Beach was $970,000; and subtracting from this figure the average investment per customer ($341,000); the possible deduction for the service to Talahi Island ($41,400); and a possible payment by the U. S. Department of Parks for Fort Pulaski ($82,800); leaves a Tybee deficit of $504,200. The Mayor stated that he would go into this in more depth a little later, with the help of a committee which he would appoint later. The City Clerk requested of Council permission to charge off certain items on our books and records such as parcels of land which were sold for taxes and there is no record of quit claim from the beach, even though the property has been redeemed and all back taxes and charges paid. There are also a few uncollectible items and small balances of long standing which should be adjusted off. These were turned over to Councilman Jung for the Finance Committee to study and bring in their recommendations. Councilman Anderson made a motion that this be turned over to the Finance Committee. It was seconded by Councilman Parker and unanimously carried. Councilman Zittrauer, chairman of the Recreation Committee, revealed plans to hold a volley ball tournament on the Beach. He . said the plans were to hold games every Saturday and notify various nearby colleges of this. He said they would build it up to be for the Southeastern Championship. He stated further that it seems that our people are thirsty for this kind of recreation and he would like to get this program started around the first Saturday in June. Mr. Jim Aliffi appeared before Council to remind them of the up and coming National Bike Races which are to be held at the Beach on March 17th, St. Patrick's Day; and, asked that they give their full cooperation when requested. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to the next regular or Special Called Meeting. MAYOR CLERK OF COUNCIL 35 1 1 1 1 1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1972 -73 OF THE MUNICIPALITY ORIGINALLY ADOPTED MAY 24, 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF PURCHASING AN NCR MACHINE TO SUPPLEMENT INTERNAL CONTROL OF ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING WITHIN THE OFFICES OF THE MUNICIPALITY. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, did on May 24, 1972 adopt an Annual Budget for the Municipality for the fiscal year 1972 -73, covering the period from May 1, 1972 through April 30, 1973; and WHEREAS, at the time of the adoption of said Budget it was not anticipated that the expense herein authorized would be necessary, and no funds were allocated or appropriated for the expense to be incurred; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that an NCR Company 42 Machine be purchased for purposes of supplementing the internal control of accounting and auditing of the records and books within the offices of the Municipality located at City Hall; and WHEREAS, bids for such machine have been received, and it is recommended that the City purchase such machine for said purposes passed upon the advice and counsel of the auditors of the Municipality, and such expense is necessary for the more efficient operation of City government. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED and it is hereby resolved by authority of the foregoing: 1. That the Municipality amend the Budget previously adopted on May 24, 1972 for the fiscal year 1972 -73 by increasing the expenses authorized in the sum of $5,778.83. 2. That the City purchase from NCR Company one NCR 42 Machine for the said sum of $5,778.83, such machine to be used for purposes of supplementing the internal control of accounting and records within the offices of the Municipality. ADOPTED AND PASSED IN OPEN SESSION at the regular monthly council meeting of January 17, 1973. (SEAL) CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND,GEORGIA By: L Pn Q4, anon, ardhAki Mayox ATTEST: City Clerk 1 AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 11 -8,T OF THE. CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, SO AS TO INCLUDE A LICENSE FEE FOR TAXIDERMY WITHIN THE OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE AND REGULATIONS OF THE MUNICIPALITY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN in Council duly assembled and it is hereby ordained as follows: SECTION I. To amend Sec. 11 -8 T Schedule of Occupational and Business Licenses so as to add thereto a license fee for Taxidermy, such license fee to be in the sum of $25.00, shall be inserted within said license schedule after "Taxicab Business" and before "Tea" and shall read as follows: "Taxidermy $25.00" SECTION II. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. ADOPTED in open Council meeting this January , 1973. 17th day of CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA First reading: January 17, 1973 Second reading: January 17, 1973 Enacted: January 17, 1973 J AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE I, "BUILDINGS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A BUILDING INSPECTOR; TO DEFINE HIS QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR RIGHT OF ENTRY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS; TO PRESCRIBE THE FEES THEREOF; TO PROVIDE RULES, REGULATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ERECTION, ALTERATION AND REPAIR OF BUILDINGS IN SAID MUNICIPALITY; TO PRESCRIBE FOR TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND TENTS FOR PUBLIC ASSEMBLY; TO PROVIDE FOR MOVING BUILDINGS INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS, THE INSPECTION AND APPROVAL THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR STUBBING, TAPPING AND METER FEES WHEN A BUILDING PERMIT IS ISSUED; AND TO PROVIDE FOR RATIFICATION AND ADOPTION OF THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1965 EDITION, AND SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS, SAVE AND EXCEPT SUCH PORTIONS AS ARE COVERED IN, OR ARE IN CONFLICT WITH, THIS CODE OF ORDINANCES HEREIN ADOPTED, OR HEREINAFTER MODIFIED OR AMENDED; TO PRESCRIBE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, in Council duly assembled and it is hereby ordained by the authority thereof that Chapter 5 "Buildings ", Article I, is hereby amended by striking therefrom Sections 5 -1 through 5 -17 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Sections 5 -1 through 5 -21, so that from and after the adoption of this Ordinance all building permits issued for the construction, erection or repair within the City limits of the municipality shall be subject to the following conditions and provisions which shall constitute the "Building Code" of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. SECTION 5 -1. (a) The following provisions shall constitute and be known as the "Building Code" and may be cited as such and presumptively provides for all matters concerning, affecting or relating to the construction, equipment, alteration, repair or removal of buildings or any structure whatsoever erected or to be erected in the Town of Savannah Beach. (b) Unless existing buildings or structures are specifically mentioned, the provisions of this Code shall apply only to buildings or structures hereafter erected or altered. SECTION 5 -2. Appointment of Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality. He shall be a builder of sufficient practical experience to pass upon blue prints, plans and specifications, to approve or disapprove same and to inspect buildings in course of construction or alteration. His salary shall be fixed by the Mayor and Councilmen. SECTION 5 -3. Duties of Building Inspector. He shall have the power, and it shall be his duty to enforce the provisions of this Code, to approve or disapprove within a reasonable time, applications, plans, specifications, detail drawings and amendments thereto; to pass upon questions relative to the mode or manner of construction, or materials to be used, in erection or alteration of a building; to require that such mode or manner of construction or materials shall conform to the true intent and meaning of the several provisions of this Code, or of any other ordinance of the City of Savannah Beach governing building within its limits. He shall, after approval of plans and specifications, have the authority to issue building permits and to collect the prescribed fees for same. SECTION 5 -4. Building Permits. (a) Application for a building permit must be made by the owner, or his agent, accompanied by a set of plans or blue prints, together with specifications of the work to be done. All applications for a building permit for building a new building must be accompanied by a plan showing size of lot and portion of lot to be built on, and shall show that the lot has been surveyed by a licensed surveyor, or that lot stakes have been placed in position in accordance with such a survey. No work of any nature shall be started until building permit has been issued. A permit must be secured for all new construction, all alterations and all repairs. No permit shall be issued until the prescribed fees for same have been paid in accordance with the following schedule: Repairs less than $50.00 No Charge Where the value exceeds $50.00 but not over $1,000$5.00 For each additional $1,000 value or fraction thereof$2.50 per $1,000 value 1 1 (b.)- Any applicant for a building permit -shall have the right to appeal to Council should the building inspector refuse to approve the issuance of a permit. SECTION. 5 -5. All the officers designated under this Code or any future amendments to the same, shall, as far as may be necessary for the performance of their respective duties, have the right to enter any building or premises in said City at any time. SECTION 5 -6. Foundations -- Footings. (a) Excavate for all footings, piers, columns, etc., to a depth not less than twenty (20) inches below natural grade for frame buildings not over one story in height, and not less than twenty -four (24) inches below natural grade for frame buildings two stories in height. The bottom of all footings to be well tamped or rammed before pouring concrete. All footings shall be of concrete, a rich mixture of cement, sand and crushed 1 1 rock in proper proportions. All footings shall be twenty by twenty by ten (20x20x10) inches thick. (b) All piers constructed thereon shall be ten by ten (10x10) inches for intermediate piers, corner piers and angle piers ten (10) inches in each direction and ten (10) inches wide, or a twenty by twenty (20x20) inch pier. All piers shall extend at least six (6) inches above natural grade or if lot is to be filled after piers are poured at least six (6) inches above finished fill. Piers shall be set center to center according to the following table of spans. Four by eight (4x8) sills Eight (8) foot centers Four by ten (4x10) sills Ten (10) foot centers Four by Twelve (4x12) sills Twelve (12) foot centers (c) Where piers are to support an eight by eight (8x8) inch wooden column they must be twelve by twelve (12x12) inches. (d) Piers must be built of concrete, brick, stone or cement block. Piers of brick, stone or concrete block to be laid in a rich mixture of cement mortar, with all joints not over three - quarters (3/4) inch thick,... Hollow concrete piers to have all openings in block filled completely with cement mortar from footing to top of pier. (e) All exterior piers to have metal anchors inserted in piers for a depth of at least sixteen (16) inches with a 90 degree turn on end inserted in pier for anchoring columns, sills or beams to pier. All anchors to be at least three - sixteenths (3/16) inch thick, one and one -half (1 -1/2) inches wide and to extend above pier a minimum of six (6) inches. All anchors to have two (2) holes drilled near top for bolts or lags to anchor column, sill or beam. (f) Footings fgr continuous walls of concrete, concrete block, tile, brick or stone shall be twenty (20) inches below natural grade, if possible, and shall be sixteen (16) inches wide and eight (8) inches thick for supporting walls not over ten (10) feet in height. Walls over ten (10) feet in height to have footings twenty (20) inches wide and twelve (12) inches thick with two one -half (1/2) inch or larger steel rods imbedded in concrete. (g) When continuous cement footings require step -up due to ground conditions, step -up shall overlap not less than twelve (12) inches over lower part of footings; forms to be so constructed that no wood for forms will be left in the concrete. SECTION 5 -7. Chimneys- Fireplaces. (a) The walls of all chimneys used for stoves, ranges, fire places, heating furnaces or any other heating appliances, whether the fuel used be wood, coal, oil or gas, shall be built of brick, stone or reinforced concrete. All chimneys shall be lined with fire clay flue lining, flue lining to start at a point not less than eight (8) inches below the center line of the smoke pipe intake and for fireplaces from the apex of the smoke chamber and shall run continuous to the top of the chimney. All chimneys shall have walls not less than four (4) inches thick, exclusive of the flue lining. Concrete chimneys poured in place to be reinforced horizontally and vertically to avoid cracks caused by temperature changes. Fire .clay_flue linings shall be not less than eight by eight (8x8) inches for a flue and not less than eight by twelve (8x12) inches for a fire place and to be built in as the outer walls are con- structed. Flue linings shall be set in fire clay and all joints pointed smooth on the inside. All joints between the masonry and lining shall be thoroughly slushed and grouted full as each course of masonry is laid. (b) Thimble or smoke pipe entrance to chimney shall be made not less than two (2) feet from the finished ceiling. Thimble to be set flush with inside of flue lining and to have at least six (6) inches of brick on all sides of thimble to edge of finished wall. (c) All fire place walls shall be not less than eight (8) inches thick. The faces of all fireplace walls exposed to fire shall be lined with fire brick laid in fire clay mortar. (d) All fireplaces and chimney breasts shall have trimmer arches or other approved fire- resistive construction supporting hearths. The arches and hearths shall be not less than twenty (20) inches wide measured from the face of the fire- place breast -and not less thah_ twelve :(12) inches wider than the fireplace opening on each side. The arches shall be of brick, or stone not less than four (4) inches thick. A flat stone or reinforced concrete slab properly supported and a suitable fill provided between it and the hearth. Hearth shall be of stone, brick or concrete. Wood centering under a trimmer arch shall be . removed after the masonry has thoroughly set. (e) No chimney shall rest on or be carried on wooden floors, beams or brackets, not be hung from joists. All chimneys shall be built from the ground up and rest on a concrete footing twelve (12) inches below natural gfaae and ' be at least twelve (12) inches wider than the chimney and twelve (12) inches thick. 1 1 1 1 (f) Chimney shall extend at least three (3) feet above any flat roof and at least two (2) feet above the ridge or highest point of a hip or gable roof. -Where chimney extends more than five (5) feet above where it passes through roof it must be anchored to roof with a metal rod at least three- quarters (3/4) inches in diameter with a flat iron at least two (2) feet long on each sideof chimney. (g) No beams or girders or any part of a building shall be carried on a chimney wall and all wood studding, joists, etc., shall be at least two (2) inches from same. (h) Where this section conflicts with any provi- sion of the "Fire Ordinance" now in force, the provisions of this section shall govern. SECTION 5 -8. Frame Buildings. (a) Enclosing walls, interior walls, partitions, floors and roof shall be of wood or of wood in combination with other materials. No frame building shall exceed a height of thirty -eight (38) feet, nor shall be over two and one -half (2 -1/2) stories in height, except that a tower, steeple or spire erected as a part of such building and not used for habitation or storage may extend ten (10) feet above such building. (b) Foundations shall be constructed in accordance with provisions of Section 5 -6. (c) Sills to be not less than four by eight (4x8) inches for a one -story building and not less than six by eight (6x8) inches for a two -story building according to pier span as laid out in Section 5 -6. All outside sills must be anchored to piers as prescribed in Section 5 -6. (d) All exterior walls, interior walls, partitions, etc., shall be constructed with studding not less than two by four (2x4) inches spaced not more than sixteen (16) inches on centers. All corner posts and all studding at window and door openings shall be doubled. All openings shall have double headers over opening, and all openings over three (3) feet wide shall be trussed. (e) Where studs continue through more than one story, joists shall be securely nailed to studs and shall be supported upon a one by four (1x4) inch ribbon strip notched into the studs and securely nailed thereto. Stories may be framed separately, providing that each tier of a studding shall have top and bottom plates, and that all top plates shall be double and lapped at all corners and intersections, laps to be staggered not less than two (2) feet. Each stud of the second tier shall be directly over the studs below. (f) All exterior walls, interior walls, partitions, etc. shall be effectively fire stopped at the floor and ceiling and if necessary between floor and ceiling in such a manner that there shall be no concealed air space with a- dimension greater than seven (7) feet. Fire stops shall consist of not less than two (2) inch material and the full thickness of the studding. (g) Exterior walls of one and two -story buildings shall be stormsheathed and laid diagonally and securely nailed at least twice at every bearing, or one -half (1/2) inch plywood se- curely nailed on every bearing. This may be omitted on small one -story garages and outbuildings at the discretion of the building inspector. If omitted, then all corners and angles must be effectively braced. (h) Floor joists on one -story buildings shall be not less than two by eight (2x8) inches, all spans over eight (8) feet to be bridged with one by three (1x3) inch lumber. Floor joists for two -story buildings shall not be less than two by ten (2x10) inches, all spans over eight (8) feet bridged as provided above. All joists running under bearing or interior walls, as well as all headers around stairwells, chimney openings, etc., shall be doubled. All floor joists on first and second floor shall be covered with sub- flooring and laid diagonally and securely nailed to each bearing. (i) Ceiling joists shall be not less than two by six (2x6) inches where span does not exceed twelve (12) feet, over this span shall be not less than two by eight (2x8) inches. (j) All floor and ceiling joists shall be laid on sixteen (16) inch centers. (k) Rafters shall not be less than two by six (2x6) inches laid on sixteen (16) inch centers for any pitch type roof. Rafters for flat roof shall be not less than two by eight (2x8) inches laid on sixteen (16) inch centers. Every third rafter and all corner rafters shall be anchored to plate by a metal strap. All rafters to be properly collar braced and all spans over twelve (12) feet to have braces not over three (3) feet on centers to nearest partition stud. All roofs to be solid sheathed, with a good grade of sheathing or plywood not less than one -half (1/2) inches thick, and nailed securely to each bearing. (1) Roofs may be covered with tin, galvanized iron, asbestos roofing, metal shingles, or any other approved roofing. No wooden shingles shall be permitted. Where an existing wooden shingle roof has deteriorated where it is necessary to replace one -third or more of the roof, shingles shall be removed and replaced with an approved roofing. All roof sheathing shall be covered with a layer of water -proof building paper before applying finish roofing. 1 1 1 (m) Rafters on garages or small outbuildings where the span does not exceed eight (8) feet may be of two by four (2x4) inches when approved by the building inspector. (n) Exterior walls of frame buildings may be covered with brick, stone, or cement block, asbestos siding, metal, weatherboarding or any other approved materials. All walls shall first be covered with a layer of water -proof building paper, laid horizontally and to extend under all windows and door frames. (o) Where brick, stone or cement block is used for veneer it shall be bonded to the sheathing by galvanized metal strips nailed to sheathing and spaced not more than sixteen (16) inches apart horizontally and twelve (12) inches vertically. (p) Porches shall be constructed of the same size materials as specified for main building, except the sub - flooring is not necessary under porch flooring. Porch columns, if of wood, shall not be less than four by six (4x6) inches. Foundations shall be as specified in Section 5 -6. All porches shall have neces- sary slope from building to outside of porch so that they will not hold water. SECTION 5 -9. Masonry Buildings. (a) Masonry buildings may be built of brick, brick and tile, tile, stone, concrete block, reinforced concrete or any other approved materials. All foundations for masonry buildings shall be built to conform to specifications for continuous wall foundations as prescribed in Section 5 -6. All exterior masonry walls shall be not less than eight (8) inches thick with all units laid in a rich mixture of cement mortar, all joints well buttered, laid straight and true. Interior walls or partition walls may be four (4) inches thick but shall be joined into and bonded to exterior walls. All openings over windows and doors shall have headers of steel, poured in place reinforced concrete or precast concrete or stone. All headers must be the full thickness of the wall and at least six (6) inches in height. (b) All two -story masonry buildings shall have a concrete spandrel beam eight by eight (8x8) inches at point where second floor joists rest on wall and also at top or point where ceiling joists rest on wall. This spandrel beam to be poured for all exterior walls and all interior bearing walls and to have reinforcing irons extending in each direction for at least three (3) feet at all corners and into all bearing interior walls. (c) Spandrel beam at top of building to have bolts not less than 3/8 inches by 10 inches long, starting eight (8) inches from the corners, set not less than six (6) feet on center, and to extend one (1) inch above plate. Plate to be bolted to same with iron washer under nuts. All second floor joists to rest directly on spandrel beam. (d) Spandrel beam shall also be required on any one -story building over ten (10) feet in height to be poured at top of wall or point where ceiling joists rest on wall. This spandrel beam may be omitted on a one -story building less than ten (10) feet in . height, but if omitted then all openings in corner blocks must be completely filled with cememt mortar from foundation to top of building, alto top layer of blocks must have all openings in blocks for the entire length of wall completely filled with cement mortar and bolts inserted in same for anchoring plate to wall, as in paragraph (c) of this section. (e) All interior walls, if of wood, shall be securely anchored to exterior walls. (f) All wood floor joists, ceiling joists, rafters and all other framing shall comply with the provisions of Section 5 -8. (g) No masonry building as covered in this section shall be constructed over two (2) stories in height; without an engineering study. SECTION 5 -10. Concrete Slab Floors. (1) Monolithic slab - Frame or Brick Veneer The minimum thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the ground shall not be less than three and one -half inches (3 -1/2 ") unless designed by an architect or engineer. An approved vaper barier shall be installed underneath the slab. (2) All bolts or power driven studs or nails must be no less than forty -eight (48) inches on center, starting eight (8) inches from each corner. All pipes extending through the cement must be so wrapped to insure one - quarter (1/4) inch clearance from cement. (3) Slab on foundation. Slab for frame houses or brick veneer will have three- eights (3/8) inch or larger bolts, and not less than ten (10) inches in length, starting eight (8) inches from each corner and not less than six (6) feet on center, and shall extend at least one (1) inch above plate. Plate is to be bolted to same with iron washers under nuts in outer walls. Interior walls may be secured with nails or power driven bolts. (4) Floating slab. Shall not be less than four (4) inches thick and must have enough spot piers to insure the slab against settling. Plans to be checked with building inspector to determine proper spacing. Bolts to be in accordance with paragraph (2) of this section. SECTION 5 -11. Trussed Roof. (1) Only trusses of an approved engineered design, to conform with area to be spanned, shall be used. 1 1 1 1 1 (2) Trusses shall be sixteen (16) inches on center with not less than one -half (1/2) inch plywood. Trusses on twenty -four (24) inches on center with not less than five- eighths (5/8) inch plywood. All trusses shall have storm anchors and secured to plate. SECTION 5 -12. Temporary Structures. A special building permit for a limited time must be obtained before erection of Temporary Structures such as construction sheds, seats, canopies, tents and fences used in construction work or for temporary purposes such as reviewing stands. Such structures shall be completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in the permit. SECTION 5 -13. Tents for Public Assembly. (a) Before a temporary permit is granted, the owner or agent shall file with the building inspector a certifi- cate executed by an acceptable testing laboratory, certifying that the tent, decorative materials and tarpaulins meet the requirements for resistance for fire prescribed in the National Fire Protection Association "Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame - Resistant Textiles and Films, NFPA No. 701- 1968 ", and that such fire - resistance is effective for the period for which the permit is granted. (b) Tent Exits - Tent exits, aisles, seating, etc., shall conform with the requirements for places of assembly. All exits shall be kept free and clear of obstructions while the tent is occupied by the public. SECTION 5 -14. Plumbing. All plumbing shall be installed as prescribed in the Plumbing Ordinance of the City of Savannah Beach. SECTION 5 -15. Electrical Work. All electric wiring shall be installed as prescribed in the Electrical Ordinance of the City of Savannah Beach. SECTION 5 -16. Moving Buildings into Corporate Limits- - Building Permit Required. Any person or the employees or agents of any person, who may desire to move any building onto any lot, or portion of a lot, within the corporate limits from any place either within or without said limits, shall, before erecting said building, apply for and obtain a building permit, as provided in the cases of new construction, and shall pay the same fees as are prescribed for building permits. SECTION 5 -17. Same -- Inspection and Approval. No such person shall occupy or use said building so removed until the same shall have been inspected and approved by the building inspector and the plumbing inspector. SECTION 5 -18. Payment of Stubbing, Tapping and Meter Fees When a building permit is issued, the stubbing fee, the tapping fee and the fee for the water meter must be paid at the same time. SECTION 5 -19. Building Code; Adopted, Penalty. There is hereby adopted by the City, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, altera- tion, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, loca- tion and maintenance of buildings and structures, that certain building code known as the Southern Standard Building Code, 1965 Edition, with 1968 Revision, promulgated by the Southern Building Code Congress, Birmingham, Alabama, save and except such portions as are covered in, or are in conflict with, this Code of Ordinances, or as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended; of which three (3) copies remain on file in the office of the city clerk, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this section shall take effect, the proVisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction of all buildings and other structures therein con- tained within the city. SECTION 5 -20. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this ordinance or fail, neglect or refuse to comply with the rules and provisions of this ordinance, or who shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply with any order or request of the said building inspector in pursuance of this ordinance or rules therein contained, upon conviction thereof in the Recorder's Court of the municipality shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $200.00, by sentence of imprisonment not exceeding two months, and to work on the streets or public works of -the City for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days, any or all of such penalties in the discretion of the Court, all as set forth within Section 1 -8 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. SECTION 5 -21. Repeal. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict here- with be and the same are hereby repealed. Adopted in open council meeting this 17th day of January , 1973. CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA BY: LL_ Mayor City Clerk First Reading: Second Reading: Adopted: 1 December 20, 1972 January 17, 1973 January 17, 1973 1 1 1 AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 8 -6, 8 -7, 8 -8 and 8 -9, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA PERTAINING TO THE REMOVAL OF "WEEDS ", "RANK VEGETATION ", "UNDERGROWTH ", "GRASS ", AND OTHER "VEGE- TABLE GROWTH" BY THE GOVERNING BODY AFTER NOTICE THEREOF HAS BEEN GIVEN WHICH, IN THE OPINION OF THE HEALTH OFFICER, MIGHT ENDANGER THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY; TO PRESCRIBE THE NOTICE REQUIRED; TO SET FORTH THE PROCEDURE FOR THE CUTTING AND REMOVAL OF SUCH GROWTH BY THE GOVERNING BODY; TO DESIGNATE THE EXPENSE THEREOF WHICH MAY BE CHARGED TO THE OWNER, HIS DULY AUTHORIZED AGENT OR OCCUPANT; TO PRESCRIBE THE METHOD OF EXECUTION IN THE EVENT THAT CHARGES REMAIN DUE AND UNPAID FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER SUCH WORK IS COM- PLETED; TO PRESCRIBE THAT SUCH EXECUTION SHALL BE A LIEN UPON THE PREMISES; AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD THAT THE PROPERTY MAY BE SOLD IN THE SAME MANNER NOW PROVIDED FOR THE LEVY AND EXECUTION FOR TAXES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. SECTION I. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia in regular monthly council duly assembled, and it is hereby ordained by authority of the same that Section 8 -6 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia is hereby struck in its entirety and a new Section 8 -6 inserted in lieu thereof which shall read as follows: "Sec. 8 -6. Weeds, grass, and other growth - notice to cut or remove. Wherever there exists on any lot, tract or parcel of land or premises in the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, any weeds, or rank vegetation which, in the opinion of the health officer, might endanger the public health and welfare of individuals or citizens of the community, the health officer shall notify the owner or his duly authorized agent or occupant of such property in writing to cut or remove such weeds, growth or rank vegetation. The words "weeds ",. "growth ", "vegetable growth" and "rank vegetation ", as used herein shall include bushes and scrub trees, poison ivy, plants of obnoxious odors, briars and thickets, and weeds and grasses causing hay fever, those which serve as a breeding place for mosquitoes or as a refuge for snakes, vermin and rats, or a hiding place for filth, rubbish, putrid, offensive or unsanitary matter. They shall also include any undergrowth which creates a fire hazard or a traffic hazard or a nuisance; PROVIDED THAT, nothing herein shall be applicable to such undergrowth less than one foot in heighth nor to such undergrowth more than 150 feet from any building, structure, or recreational area (not including the width of any intervening street) or to such undergrowth more than 125 feet from a street right -of -way. The notice required hereunder shall consist of five consecutive publications in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, of a notice signed by the health officer of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, directed to such property owner, his duly authorized agent or occupant in the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, requiring such property owner, his duly authorized agent or occupant, within fifteen (15) days after the date of the last publication of such notice, to cut and remove any and all weeds, growth, vegetable growth and rank vegetation including bushes and scrub trees, poison ivy, plants of obnoxious odors, briars and thickets, weeds and grasses causing hay fever; those which serve as a breeding place for mosquitoes or as a refuge for snakes, vermin and rats or a hiding place for filth, rubbish, putrid, offensive or unsanitary matter, that my exist upon the land or premises of such property owner, his duly authorized agent or occupant of such property." SECTION II. By striking Sec. 8 -7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 8 -7 to be read as follows: "Sec. 8 -7. Same - Failure to remove; removal and assessment by City; charges. If the property owner, his duly authorized agent or occupant, receiving notice under Section 8 -6 fails to have such growth cut or removed from said property, within fifteen (15) days after the date of the last publication of such notice, the governing body may order the cutting and removal of such growth and charge the expense thereof to the owner, his duly authorized agent, or occupant, not to exceed the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each lot, tract or parcel of land with a frontage not exceeding fifty (50) feet and an additional charge of Two Dollars ($2.00) for each foot of frontage in excess of fifty (50) feet." SECTION III. By striking Sec. 8 -8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 8 -8 to be read as follows: "Sec. 8 -8. Same - Issuance of execution; lien on property. If charges prescribed in Sec. 8 -7 are due and remain unpaid for a period of thirty (30) days after such work is completed, the 1 1 1 1 1 treasurer shall issue an execution against the owner, his duly authorized agent, or occupant of such property from which such growth has been cut and removed, or such other persons as may be liable therefor, which execution shall be a lien upon the premises and, when recorded in the general execution docket of the County, shall be a lien on all of the property of the defendant in execution from the date of such record." SECTION IV. By striking Sec. 8 -9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 8 -9 to be read as follows: "Sec. 8 -9. Same - Levy of execution. Execution provided in Section 8 -8 shall be levied and the property sold in the manner now provided for the levy and collection of executions issued by the treasurer for taxes, and the proceedings and provisions for the filing of an affidavit of illegality by the defendant in execution, as well as the proceedings for the filing of a claim to the property levied upon by a third person, shall in all respects be similar to the proceedings and provisions of the law applicable to the levy of executions for taxes." All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ENACTED in open Council this /7'' day of 1973. CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA By ATTEST: (SEAL) COlgbfln M r First reading: December 20, 1972 Second reading: January 17, 1973 Enacted: January 17, 1973 City Clerk 1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY LOAN BY THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, ATRICLE VII, SECTION VII, PARAGRAPH IV, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, under and by virtue of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph IV (Section 2 -6004 of the Georgia Code of 1933, Annotated) each County, Municipality or Political Subdivision of the State authorized to levy taxes is given the authority to make temporary loans between January .1, and December 31 in each year to pay expenses for such year, upon certain conditions; and WHEREAS, such conditions have been fulfilled by the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia as hereinafter appears; and WHEREAS, the said City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia has now outstanding no temporary loan, or loans, made in the current year, or in any prior year; and WHEREAS, the total gross income of said City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia from taxes in the last preceding fiscal year (1971 -72) was $152,313.00; and WHEREAS, the total anticipated revenue of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia for the year 1972 -73 exceeds $410,500.00; and WHEREAS, the amount to be borrowed, $50,000.00, plus all other anticipated obligations and expenses of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia for the fiscal year 1972 -73 are less than the total anticipated revenue from all sources for such fiscal year; and WHEREAS, under the aforesaid authority, the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia may make such temporary loan, or loans, in the fiscal year 1972 -73 in a total amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council constitute the governing body of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia in a legally called meeting, assembled January 17, 1973: That the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia is hereby authorized to borrow from Savannah Bank & Trust Company of Savannah the sum of $50,000.00 to be represented by ,a Promissory Note bearing interest at the prevailing and best obtainable rate of interest per annum, and the entire amount, together with interest, to be repaid on or before December 31, 1973. The Promissory Note evidencing said loan shall be executed in the name of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia and signed by the Mayor and /or Mayor Pro Tem and Clerk of Council. Passed in regular session this 17th day of January, 1973. (SEAL) I and correct of the City January 17, not since b 1 CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA By: ATTEST: iA" ►A Gib City Clerk HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Council of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia held on 1973. I further certify that said Resolution has een changed or amended. THIS fq74 day of January, 197). 1 1 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, IN COUNCIL DULY ASSEMBLED, THIS 17th DAY OF JANUARY, 1973, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY AUTHORITY OF THE SAME AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, The Mayor and Councilmen of the City would like to endorse and support the "Tybee Festival" scheduled for April 28 and 29, 1973; and WHEREAS, Captain Robert Funk has been kind and generous enough to offer his services as General Chairman of such festival and to coordinate the committees and activities involved, including the participation by representatives of other governmental bodies in Georgia and South Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Councilmen would like to acknowledge Captain Robert Funk's kind offer by appointing him as General Chairman of such forthcoming festival. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED as follows: (1) That the Mayor and Councilmen of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, hereby acknowledge and support the "Tybee Festival" to be held within the municipality on April 28 and 29, 1973. (2) That the Mayor and Councilmen accept the kind and generous offer of Captain Robert Funk to be General Chairman of such "Tybee Festival" to coordinate all the activities and work of committees therein involved. (3) That the Mayor and Councilmen further express their appreciation to not only the Chairman, but to all citizens of the community involved in making such project a success, and by the terms of this Resolution offer to Captain Robert Funk and all other members of the committee the wholehearted support, cooperation and backing of the Mayor and members of Council. ADOPTED in open Council this 17th day of January, 1973. CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA Read and adopted January 17, 1973. City Clerk (SEAL) 1 1 1 AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 5 -59 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INSPECTION AND APPROVAL BY THE PLUMBING INSPECTOR OF ANY TANK OR FIXTURE.FOR THE STORAGE OR USE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS, OR ANY OTHER GAS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN INSPECTION FEE; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, and it is hereby enacted as follows: SECTION I. To amend Article IV Plumbing, Sec. 5 -59 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, Sec. 5 -59(a) which will read as follows: "Sec. 5 -59(a) L.P. and other gas tanks and fixtures. Before any individual, person, firm or organization shall use any tank or fixture for the storage or use of any liquefied petroleum gas, or other gas, within the corporate limits of the municipality, said tank and fixture shall be inspected and approved by the Plumbing Inspector of the City. The person so installing or owning such tank or fixture shall pay an inspection fee of Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2.50) for such inspection." SECTION II. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED in open Council meeting this day of , 1973. CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA May ATTEST: First reading: TA-4) ' I r7 19`7 3 Second reading: ..Ta m i'7 , /973 Enacted: iAA! i7 i173 City Clerk