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Savannah Beach, Georgia
February 21, 1973
The Regular Monthly Meeting of Savannah Beach City Council
was held this afternoon at 3:00 P.M. with Mayor Allen Hendrix
presiding and a quorum consisting of the following Councilmen
present: Edward Towns, Perry Zittrauer, Jr., Ernest Hosti, Walter
Parker, Earl Anderson and Edward Jung. City Atorney Bart Shea,
Police Chief John Price and City Marshall L. E. Elliott were also
present at the meeting.
VISITORS AND PETITIONERS at the meeting were: Mr. Fred Hughes,
Jr., Mrs. Evelyn Butler, Mr. Bill Vogel, Mrs. Ernest Hosti,
Mrs. Perry A Zittrauer, Jr., Mr. Charlie Hill, Mr. Jim Aliffi,
Mr. Jim Bullock, Johnny Hosti, Bucky Chafin, Mr. George Brown III
of the MPC and Mr. Howard Greene of the Leary Construction Company
and Mr. James Graves and Mr. Archie Davis, representatives of the
C &S Bank.
Mayor Hendrix opened the Meeting by offering the Invocation
and then led the Council and visitors in the Pledge of allegiance
to the Flag.
The Minutes of the Meeting of January 17, 1973 were approved
as written.
The first visitor to be introduced and appear before Council
was Mr. Geo. A. Brown III, Senior Planner of the Chatham County
Metropolitan Planning Commission, who stated he was appearing before
Council on behalf of the "Memorandum of Understanding" which document
has been adopted by CUTS Policy Committee and the Technical Coordin-
ating Committee. He explained the object of the document and then
read the Resolution which they requested be adopted by Mayor and
Council. Following the reading of the Resolution, Councilman Earl
Anderson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Zittrauer and unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Jim Bullock, acting as spokesman for a group of Savannah
Beach Jaycees present at the Meeting, outlined to the Mayor and
Council a Community Involvement Project of the Jaycees, the purpose
of which was to develop a nine -acre tract of undeveloped City
property into a first -class recreation park in three phases, I, II
and III, which will include two baseball diamonds, one football
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field, playground equipment, picnic areas, and stocking the fish
and duck canal. He stated further that the principal needs at the
present time were:
(1) Bathroom facilities at the Park
(2) Financial assistance in the upkeep and maintenance
of the Park (A concession stand would be adequate
income to provide for this)
(3) Storage place for athletic equipment.
(4) A meeting place.
Mr. Bullock then read a list of the active members of Savannah
Beach Jaycees as follows: James Bullock, Michael Bart, Hank Buckley,
Bucky Chafin, Mike Hogan, John Hosti, Leonard Guyer, Eddie Mahaney,
Ross Thompson, Johnny Wilder, Johnny Solomon, Jim Stettler,
Wayne Yeo, Arnie Seyden and Frank Kania.
Mayor Hendrix complimented Mr. Bullock on his presentation
and then asked the members of Council for their questions, if any,
and for any other comments they would care to make. Following a
lengthy discussion and questions, Mayor Hendrix suggested that Recre-
ation Chairman Zittrauer and his committee get together with
Mr. Bullock and a committee of Jaycees and see if they can reach
some agreement on how best to accomplish this project. This was
agreeable to Councilman Zittrauer and Mr. Bullock and his Jaycee
group.
Mr. Fred Hughes, Jr., President of H. & H. Distributing Company
of Savannah, distributors of Budweiser beer, appeared before
Council for the purpose of trying to persuade City Council to
hold its present excise tax rate of 20Q per case.
Mr. Howard Greene, representative of the Leary Construction
Company, a water tank maintenance company, appeared before
Council at the invitation of Councilman Anderson, to render a bid
on painting and general maintenance of our water tank. Mr. Greene
stated that he had made an inspection of the city water tank inside,
outside and the catwalk, and wanted to submit a proposal to
Council to clean, sand -blast and paint the tank inside and out.
Mr. Greene then submitted a proposal, in writing, for this work,
showing a proposed cost of $5,000.00. He also submitted a second
proposal covering the installation of an OSHA approved ,Meyer Tulito
Safety Climbing Device on the tank at a cost of 1,500.00. Follow-
ing Mr. Greene's presentation, Mayor Hendrix referred the proposals
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to the Sewer & Water Committee, consisting of Councilmen Anderson,
HOsti and Towns; and, also requested that Finance Chairman
Edward Jung and Mr. Tommy Reed be added.
Mr. Bill Vogel, speaking on behalf of the Tybee Museum
Committee, enumerated the several problems he said they had with
the museum that needed attention such as moisture seeping through
the roof and causing damage to the artifacts, and outside face - lifting,
and painting and the shrubbery trimmed. Mr. Vogel stated further
that they had found some neglect at the museum but mainly it was
just a matter of the elements taking their toll.
Mr, Vogel mentioned further the 70,000 visitors to Fort Pulaski
last year alone and stated that the new Merchants Association was
endeavoring to get a sign placed near the entrance to the Fort,
advertising Savannah Beach as a year -round resort in an effort to
entice some of these people to come on down and visit us at Savannah
Beach.
Police Chief John Price, reporting for the Police Department,
stated that two new men had been hired since the last council
meeting. One was Robert Orr from Wilmington Island and the other
was Mr. Philip S. Church, an ex Military Police Officer. He stated
that these two men began work last Wednesday. He stated further
that both of these men had taken the required physical examination
and the doctor had found Mr. Orr to be about 60 pounds overweight.
He said Mr. Orr weighs 308 pounds. Mr. Orr's blood pressure, however,
was normal, he stated. Chief Price reported further that an
investigative check, as required by State Law, was run on these
men and he found several minor traffic offenses against Mr. Orr
and nothing on Mr. Church's record.
Mr. Jim Fox, news and camera man for W.S.A.V. TV was introduced
by Mayor Hendrix.
Bills for the various departments were approved for payment.
Earl Anderson, Commissioner of Water and Sewer, informed
Council that in the past we have been billing our water and sewer
charges on a double statement, one side for the current billing and
the other side to be used as a delinquent notice, in the event the
original billing is not paid in twenty day's time. He stated that
this second notice was being discontinued in an effort to save money
and because it was not serving its purpose. He said further that
instead of discontinuing the service after the account is delinquent
twenty days, he proposes to put this cut off on a monthly basis and
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wait until the following billing to cut off delinquent accounts.
He stated that the form of the bill is being revised to accommodate
these changes. Councilman Anderson then moved the adoption of
the amendmentb the Water Ordinance made necessary by these changes
and asked that this amended ordinance be adopted on both first and
second reading at this meeting by unanimous consent. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Towns and unanimously carried.
O R D I N A N C E
Councilman Anderson then moved the adoption of the amendment
to the Sewer Ordinance made necessary by these changes and asked
for unanimous consent to adopt the amended ordinance on both first
and second reading at this meeting. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Towns and unanimously carried.
O R D I N A N C E
Police Commissioner Parker reported that we lost a police
officer some time back, Officer Freeman who resigned and then a
little later on, Dispatcher Hank Buckley was transferred to the
Fire Department as a full time fireman, and so, he said, the approval
of Council was requested to confirm the employment of Officers Orr
and Church in our probationary training program; and, also to approve
the hiring of Mrs. Pansie Buckley to replace her son as dispatcher.
He stated that off -duty police officers were serving as jailer
when one was needed. Commissioner Parker then moved for the
confirmation of these employees who have been hired on a temporary
basis, which motion was seconded by Councilman Hosti. At this point
Councilman Towns questioned Officer Orr's driving record and stated
that this should be taken into consideration. Commissioner Parker
said that it had been taken into consideration but these small
infractions were far outweighed by the man's experience and ability.
Councilman Jung then asked Chief Price if he recommended these two
men, stating that he had not seen their applications. Chief Price
answered by stating that Officer Church, with his military and
police background, had come to him very highly recommended. He
stated further that he did not have anything against Officer Orr
and that his only concern with Officer Orr was his weight factor.
This problem could not be just pushed aside, he said. A police
officer being overweight by as much as sixty pounds could find it
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difficult to leave his car and give chase if that became necessary.
Chief Price stated further that he had been informed by Dr. Brown
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that Officer Orr was about sixty pounds overweight and had been
told by him to lose weight and come back to see him in about
thirty days. Chief Price continued stating that Officer Orr, at
the present time, was living on Wilmington Island and had been
told that, after a reasonable length of time, he must change is
residence to the beach. Also, Officer Church, who at the present
time resides in Savannah, had been instructed to move to the beach
as early as practicable.
Councilman Earl Anderson then offered an amendment to
Councilman Parker's motion, making the hiring of all new employees
probationery for a certain period of time. Mayor. Hendrix stated
that he would prefer to just assume at the present time that we
already had such a regulation and, in the case of these two men,
we can have an understanding right now that if we find the men
are not qualified after a period of time we can re- consider them
at that time. He then put the question and it was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Parker announced that the Police Committee, in
an effort to up -date and improve the image of our Police Department,
were in the process of purchasing all new police uniforms. He
stated that the uniforms selected were some that the officers could .
be proud of. Mayor Hendrix stated that the purchase of new uniforms
for the Police Department would be eligible for Revenue Sharing Funds.
Fire Commissioner Towns stated that he needed to do a little
more groundwork in regard to a Fire Inspector before presenting
it to Council. Mr. Towns also stated that the need for a full -time,
paid fireman, who would be on the beach at all times, had become so
great that they had seen fit to transfer Mr. Hank Buckley from his
job as dispatcher to that of full -time fireman.
Mayor Hendrix called upon Attorney Shea for the Second Reading
of the Ordinance amending the Excise Tax Ordinance on malt beverages
and spirituous liquors. Councilman Parker moved the adoption of
this Ordinance. Mayor Hendrix then informed Council that in
accordance with Georgia Law, Code of Municipal Corporations, it
was improper and illegal for a member of City Council to vote
upon any question coming before Council in which he was personally
interested. He stated that he was, therefore, disqualifying
Councilmen Pa -ker and Jung. City Attorney Bart Shea stated that
he did not feel either one should be disqualified because the
courts had held that "personally interested" meant financially
interested. And financially interested means that the individual
shares in the profits. Councilman Anderson stated that he felt
that the decision to vote or not should rest with the individual
involved. Councilman Parker then restated his motion. It was
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seconded by Councilman Zittrauer who stated he was doing this in
order that the question would be put on the floor. Under the
discussion on this question, it was pointed out by Councilman
Parker that a bill was pending in the Georgia General Assembly
at the present time to do the very thing this proposed Ordinance
would do - to increase the excise tax on a case of beer to $1.20.
Councilman Hosti then requested the Clerk to read this proposed
legislation known as House Bill 329. It was the feeling of
Councilman Zittrauer that if it is felt that this bill would
pass, then perhaps we should let the State increase this tax for
us. Councilman Anderson felt that the absence from the City
of Savannah of Hunter Field servicemen was the real reason for
the decrease in beer sales in Savannah and not the increase in
Savannah's beer tax, as was stated earlier in the meeting by
Mr. Hughes, the Budweiser dealer. Councilman Anderson then moved
that Mr. Parker's motion be amended to change the amount of tax
on a case of beer from $1.20 per case to .70 per case. Councilman
Towns felt that this compromize was good and seconded the motion.
During the discussion that followed, another motion was made by
Councilman Towns to postpone any action on the second reading of
this Ordinance. Before any further action could be taken on
the question, Mayor Hendrix called a short recess and turned the
chair over to Mayor Pro -Tem Edward Jung due to the fact that he
had a meeting with Engineer Paul Ramee concerning an emergency
regarding the sea -wall, one section of which seemed ready to collapse.
RECESS
Mayor Pro -Tem Jung called the meeting back to order following
the brief recess. Councilman Anderson then re- stated his motion
which was to postpone consideration on the second reading of the
Ordinance concerning malt beverages until a subsequent date.
This motion was seconded by Councilman Towns and carried by a vote
of 3 to 1, councilmen Towns, Anderson and Hosti voting for the
motion and councilman Parker voting against the motion.
Councilman HOsti stated that he had contacted Mr. Richard
McNamara, Chatham County Inspector for Mobile Homes, to get the
Ordinance the County recently adopted pertaining to abandoned motor
vehicles. He stated that he would like the City to adopt a similar
Ordinance so that we could get rid of some of the abandoned
vehicles scattered around our City. City Attorney Shea suggested
that first reading on the Ordinance be held today and before the
next meeting we can check into this and make sure we get the
ordinance that we•want. The Abandoned Motor Vehicle Ordinance
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as adopted by Chatham County was then read by the Clerk. After
the reading, a motion was made by Councilman Hosti that this same
Ordinance, changed to fit Savannah Beach, be adopted on first
reading. It was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously
carried on first reading.
Councilman Earl Anderson reported to. Council that he had
been notified by the Chatham County Health Department that a
Chlorinator must be installed at the Fourteenth Street well. He
stated that bids had now been received for this equipment and it
was going to cost us approximately $932.00 to complete this job.
He also reported to Council that we had a caved -in sewer line on
Estill Ave. now running into the old wet well. We will change
this with our forces and re -route this line to run into the new
wet well. He invited all the Councilmen to come down and see
how our forces handle this job.
Walter Brown came into the council room while the meeting was
in progress and was allowed to appear before council. He stated
that he wanted to get the full information on these truck decals.
He said he wanted to know who was supposed to buy a decal and who
was not supposed to buy a decal. He stated that, to his own
knowledge, there were several people down here working out of
their trucks and driving their trucks and not buying a decal. He
stated that the truck in question was his cement mixer which he
only used as a service to the beach and to service those people
who needed a yard or so of concrete and could not get it delivered
from Savannah. Walter Brown was advised that if he was going to
keep this truck and use it, it would be necessary for him to pur-
chase a decal for it. He was also told that if he knew of anyone
who was liable for a truck decal and was not made to purchase one,
if he was to report this to any member of Council, Mr. Elliott
would be instructed to require these people to purchase a decal.
Councilman Hosti, D.P.W. Chairman, said that is was his under-
standing that we were in agreement that we would buy gasoline in
bulk and furnish it to all of our vehicles, do our own mechanical
repair work through Mr. Williams, or as much as possible. However,
he stated, it was not being done that way. He cited one instance
where some member of the Fire Department had Al Williams check the
gas in the tank of the new fire truck, claiming it had water in it.
Councilman Hosti said he was present when Mr. Williams checked the
tank and there was not a drop of water in it. Neverless, these
people took the engine to the city dump and emptied thirty gallons
of gasoline on the ground. He wondered who gave them the authority
to mess with engine and then waste thirty gallons of gas. It was
agreed that a uniform method of handling these things was needed.
Councilman Anderson suggested, and Council agreed, that before
any department seeks outside services on any vehicle, Al Williams
must approve sending the vehicle for such service or repairs.
Councilman Hosti said if anyone encounters problems on this, to
call him.
Councilman Jung called attention to the new financial state-
ment and called particular attention to the Balance Sheet under
Accounts Receivable, three items were being continually brought
forward and since there was hardly any chance that we would ever
collect them, he asked the premission of Council to adjust off
these three items which were:
Sewer lines laid at 10th Street $365.00
3 parties supposed to share cost - no one paid and
refused to pay
Civil Defense Radio Reimbursment $300.00
This we understand was not submitted on proper form
and never re- imbursed until too late
Damage to Awning - Violator responsible
This paid by City but police department failed to
collect from violator.
Councilman Towns moved that the three items in our records under
Accounts Receivable be adjusted off and deleted. Councilman
Parker seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
to the next regular or Special Called Meeting.
CITY CLERK
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Chatham Urban Transportation Study
Policy Committee adopted a new Memorandum of Understanding
at its January 31, 1973 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration has
requested that a view Memorandum of Understanding be executed
between the Georgia Department of Transportation and the
participating entities of Chatham County; and
WHEREAS, such document must be executed by the
chief elected official of each participating government;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and
Alderman of the City of Savannah Beach, in Council Assembled,
do hereby authorize the Mayor to execute the Chatham Urban
Transportation Study Memorandum of Understanding.
CLERK OF COUNCIL
MAYOR
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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE II, SEC. 20 -26
(a) and (b) "WATER" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF
SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, SO AS TO CHANGE
THE PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING WATER BILLS TO CONSUMERS, AND
TO SET FORTH THE PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT THAT SUCH WATER
BILLS ARE NOT PAID BY CONSUMERS; TO REPEAL ALL CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES 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 as follows:
SEC. I.
By striking Sec. 20 -26. Delinquency; cut off and cut -in
fees. Subsecs. (a) and (b) in their entirety and inserting in
lieu thereof the following:
"Sec. 20 -26. Delinquency; cut off and cut -in fees.
(a) Bills for water service shall be rendered monthly,
and shall be due and payable at the City Clerk's Office at
City Hall, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia,
no later than ten (10) days from the date of billing. Such
bills shall set forth thereon the separate charge for water
service, the separate charge for sewer service, and the
total thereof. The total thereof representing charges for
water and sewer services must be paid at the same time. No
discounts for prompt payment will be allowed. Bills shall
be declared delinquent if not paid by the tenth (10th) day
after the billing date.
(b) If any bill for water and sewer services has not
been fully paid by the time of the next subsequent billing
date, then service to the delinquent customer shall be
subject to discontinuance. When such service is discontinued,
it will not be restored to the delinquent customer until the
delinquent bill for water and sewer services have been paid
in full, together with a service charge in the amount of
five dollars ($5.00)."
SEC. II.
That after amendment, Sec. 20 -26 shall read as follows:
"Sec. 20 -26. Delinquency; cut off and cut -in fees.
(a) Bills for water service shall be rendered monthly,
and shall be due and payable at the City Clerk's Office at
City Hall, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia,
no later than ten (10) days from the date of billing. Such
bills shall set forth thereon the separate charge for water
service, the separate charge for sewer service, and the
total thereof. The total thereof representing charges for
water and sewer services must be paid at the same time. No
discounts for prompt payment will be allowed. Bills shall
be declared delinquent if not paid by the tenth (10th) day
after the billing date.
(b) If any bill for w°ater-and'sewer services has not
been fully paid by the time of the next subsequent billing
date, then service to the delinquent customer shall be
subject to discontinuance. When such service is discontinued,
it will not be restored to the delinquent customer until the
delinquent bill for water and sewer services have been paid
in full, together with a service charge in the amount of
five dollars ($5.00).
(c) Upon discontinuance of service, the City shall
cause to be placed on the water box of said consumer, seal,
tag or notification. Said seal, tag or notification shall
be removed upon full payment of bill. Any consumer whose
seal, tag or notification has been unlawfully removed, or
whose water supply has been illegally turned on, after same
has been discontinued for nonpayment of service hereinabove
provided, shall be subject to the penalties provided in
Section 1 -8 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia."
SEC. III.
All ordinances and ar
p is of ordinances in conflict herewith
be and the same are hereby repealed.
�0 TED in open Council meeting this , day of
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CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
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BY Q�it1,. . , D : wa
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ATTEST:
First reading: February 21, 1973
Second reading: c: t;ea ey,?/, 1973
Enacted:
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE II, SEC. 20 -47
"SEWERS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH
BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROCE-
DURE FOR SUBMITTING SEWER BILLS TO CONSUMERS, AND TO
SET FORTH THE PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT THAT SUCH SEWER
BILLS ARE NOT PAID BY CONSUMERS; TO REPEAL ALL CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND E O4 f OTHER. Pw.OSES .
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 as follows:
SEC. I.
By striking Sec. 20 -47. Sewerage Service Billing, Collection
and Penalties, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
"Sec. 20 -47. Sewerage Service Billing, Collection and
Penalties.
(a) Bills for sewer service shall be rendered monthly,
and shall be due and payable at the City Clerk's Office at
City Hall, City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia,
no later than ten (10) days from the date of billing. Such
bills shall set forth thereon the separate charge for sewer
service, the separate charge for water service, and the
total thereof. The total thereof representing charges for
sewer and water services must be paid at the same time. No
discounts for prompt payment will be allowed. Bills shall
be declared delinquent if not paid by the tenth (10th) day
after the billing date.
(b) If any bill for sewer and water services has not
been fully paid by the time of the next subsequent billing
date, then service to the delinquent customer shall be
subject to discontinuance. When such service is discontinued,
it will not be restored to the delinquent customer until the
delinquent bill for sewer and water services have been paid
in full, together with a service charge in the amount of
five dollars ($5.00)."
SEC. II.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
be and the same are hereby repealed.
ADO TED in open Council meeting this
, 1973.
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CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
By: "D"""\ Ttr a'Y4
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First reading: February 21, 1973
Second reading: , 4x, , 1973
Enacted:
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