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Savannah Beach, Georgia
February 20, 1974
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 of the following councilmen
present: Edward Towns, Karen Losey, Ernest Hosti, Walter
Parker, Earl Anderson and Edward Jung. City Attorney Lance
Smith and Police Chief John Price were also present.
Visitors and petitioners present at the Meeting were
as follows: 'Joyce Callison, Mildred Easterwood, Marian Manning,
Sallie Mood, Eleanor K. Strain, Bonnie Dawson,. Joan Brown, Jim
Fabrikant, Jack Brady,. L. E. Elliott, Kathaleen Littlejohn,
Tony Simons, Bob Williamson, Robbie Robertson, Sally Pierce,
Liz Toshach, Sally Bostwick and Mrs. Mood.
Ms. Joyce Callison, representing a group of local artists
made a proposal to council and asked for help from them to
open an arts and crafts shop for the purpose of attracting
and interesting new and more tourists and residents as well.
They proposed to have the City clean up the old battery next
to the museum and opposite Tybee Lighthouse to be used
both as a shop and a studio by the various artists and they
in turn would coop to man the shop and work on their crafts
and paintings for the visiting public. Mayor Hendrix stated that
the cost to the City of rehabilitating this battery was approxi-
mately $800.00 to $1,000.00. After discussion, a motion was
made by Councilman Parker that Councilman Anderson and his
Recreation Committee be given authority to look into this and
to expend a sum not to exceed $800.00 to get the project started.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously
carried.
Following the vote on this motion, the various artists
present displayed samples of their work.
Mr.Jack Brady appeared asking for some relief on several
pieces of property which at the present time was under Fi Fas
by the City.
Bills of the various departments for the Month of January
were approved for payment.
Mrs. Strain and Mrs. Mood of the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals appeared before Council to discuss the
impending Animal Ordinance with them. Following the discussion,
Mayor Hendrix invited the two ladies to sit in on the discussion
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of this.Ordinance which he stated would be in about seven or
eight weeks. He told them that at that time they would be
welcome to come in and help Council construct this. Ordinance.
Councilman Edward Jung, Chairman of the Finance Committee,
moved that our Business License Ordinance be amended to include
the following:
SECURITY AND BURGULAR ALARMS SYSTEMS m
Installation .& Maintenance $35.00
He also asked for unanimous consent of all councilmen present
to adopt this motion on first and second reading at this meeting.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Hosti and unanimously
carried on 1st and. 2nd. reading.
ORDINANCE
Councilman Jung then moved the adoption of the Amendment to the
Ordinance on 1st and 2nd reading. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Hosti and unanimously carried.
Mayor Hendrix announced
was filling the vacancy on the
then read the following letter
Board.
LETTER
that the next item on the agenda
Zoning Board of Appeals. He
from Mr. Simon, President of the
Councilman Anderson nominated Mr. Bob Williams, owner of
the Tides Motel, to fill the vacancy and the nomination was
seconded by Councilman Towns. Mayor Hendrix stated that all
the names would be placed on the table and a vote taken. A motion
was then made by Councilman Jung for nominations to be closed.
It was seconded by Councilman Parker and unanimously carried.
A vote was then taken and it was unanimous for Mr. Bob Williams
and he was declared elected.
The Clerk was then requested to read a Resolution that
had previously been filed with him concerning the Board of
Registrars:
RESOLUTION
Following the reading of
Losey moved that the Resolution
seconded by Councilman Parker.
Mr. Fabrikant, Chief Registrar,
with Mrs. Chandler during which
the Resolution, Councilman Karen
be adopted. The motion was
In the discussion that followed,
outlined his recent discussions
it was revealed that help was
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needed by the Board immediately and apparently Mrs. Chandler's
illness would prevent her active help at the present time. A.
vote was taken on this Resolution and the results were five
voting for the Resolution and one against - Mr. Parker voting
NO.
Mrs. Losey then moved that Mrs. Evelyn Butler be named
to fill the vacancy. After a discussion, the motion was .
seconded by Councilman Anderson. The vote was five in favor of
the motion and one against the motion - Mr. Hosti voting NO.
Mrs. Butler was then issued the Oath of Office by City Attorney
Lance Smith.
OATH OF OFFICE
Councilman Jung, who had been asked to check the Revenue
Sharing bills for the month of January, asked that they be
approved. There was no objection from Council to the approval
of these bills.
A proposal for a pension plan for the City of Savannah
Beach was turned over to Councilman Jung and his Finance Comittee
for his study and recommendations at a later date.
Councilman Edward Jung then requested the Clerk to
read a Resolution covering action which had previously been
taken at a Special Called Meeting of City Council on February 1,
1974, at which City Attorney Fred Clark was dismissed and replaced
by Mr. Wnt. Lance Smith III as City Attorney. and Recorder. The
Clerk then read the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
Councilman Jung moved the adoption of the Resolution.
It was seconded by Councilman Edward Towns and unanimously carried.
Councilman Edward Towns then offered the following Resolutions
extending the thanks and appreciation of City Council, to Senator
Wiley Walden, Senator Ed Zipperer p eri-ta. ive "Sam' 1ilen,
Commissioner Joe Tanner, for their help and cooperation in our
efforts to bring to a conclu3ion our Beach Erosion Project:
FOUR RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Jung then moved that these four Resolutions
be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Towns and
unanimously carried.
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Councilman Parker, Chairman of the Police Committee,
requested a 10% pay increase for the regular.officers on our
Police Department and outlined his reasons for requesting this.
He then put this in the form of a motion. The motion was seconded ')
byCouncilman Hosti. Councilman Jung, Chairman of the Finance
Committee, stated we were already over our budget and, although
he was not against a pay increase for the Police Department,
he did not see any way this could be accomplished until
the beginning of the new Fiscal Year which was May 1, 1974.
Mayor Hendrix, noting that the increase amounted to approximately
$5,000.00 per year, commented that if the Chief could pull in
all the overtime, this would take up the slack. Councilman
Anderson commented that, in the light of the article in this
morning's paper, we must get our Police Department out of politics.
Councilman Towns commented that he naturally was for the raise
but felt that if we did not have the funds, and the. Finance
Officer had stated that we did not have the funds, he did not
see how we could give the raise at this time. Councilman Jung
stated that the raise could definitely be provided for in our next
fiscal budget.
Mayor Hendrix asked Councilman Parker if he would not
hold this over until the next Council Meeting. He replied that
if that was the wishes of council, he would be happy to do so
but that these men needed this increase as soon as possible. Mr.
Parker stated that we could look into a "special" Council Meeting,
say in about a week or so.. When this was agreed upon, Councilman
Parker withdrew his motion. He then moved that we come up with
a decision within a week.
Mayor. Hendrix then called for a Special Meeting of Council
for Wednesday Evening, February 27th, for the purpose of considering
a 10% pay increase for the Police Department.
City Attorney Lance Smith informed Council that he had
in his law firm a young attorney who previously practiced criminal
law. He stated further that this man was well up on all new
constitutional decisions and state laws as well. He told
Council that he had voluntarily offered to come down and meet with
our police officers and hold discussions with them on the various
facets of criminal law. Mr. Smith stated that this would be done
at no cost to the City.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
to the next regular or special called meeting.
CLERK OF COUNCIL
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AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 -8 -S OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, SO AS TO INCLUDE
A LICENSE FEE FOR SECURITY AND BURGULAR ALARMS SYSTEMS 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 -S Shheduleodf 0Ocaupat cIta13and
Business Licenses so as to add thereto a license fee for
SECURITY AND BURGULAR ALARMS SYSTEMS, such license fee to be in the
sum of $35.00, shall be inserted within said license
schedule after "SEAFOOD, INCLUDING OYSTERS, ETC. and shall read
as follows:
Security & Burgular - Ala.rmsSyet
Installation & Maintenace - - - $35.00
SECTION II.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with
this ordinance are hereby repealed.
ADOPTED in open Council meeting this 20th day of February,, 1974.
CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA.
Clerk of Council
First. Reading: February 20,1A974
Second Reading: February 20, 1974
Enacted: February 20, 1974
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February I9th, I974
Honorable Mayor & Alderman
Savannah Beach, Ga.
Attn: City Clerk
Gentlemen,
Please be advised that a vanancy now exists on the zoning
board of appeals.Mr. Ellis Gilliam and myself, ( the current board)
have given careful consideration for a replacement,and submit the
following three names, recommending that you kindly evaluate and
select one of the following three names;
James Aliffi
Robert H. Williams
William Vogel
Since this vacancy has existed for some time, it is respectfully
requested that immediate action be taken in filling this position.
Si cerely,
Anthony . Simon,President
Zoning b and of appeals
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R E S O L U T I O N
to be adopted by the
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH
Tybee Island, Georgia
at its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 1974
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ethel Chandler has been a member of the
Board of Registrars and a worthy citizen of our community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Chandler has been devoted to her duties
and has performed her job in the best interests of our community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Chandler has been seriously ill, which
has resulted in her inability to perform her duties; and
WHEREAS, there is an upcoming election on April 1, 1974,
which requires considerable work by the Board of Registrars;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Mayor and Council
give a vote of thanks to Mrs. Chandler for her hard work and tireless
efforts.
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mrs. Chandler's
position and appointment on the Board of Registrars . be declared
vacant in view of the workload which the present members of the
Board of Registrars are under, since Mrs. Chandler will not be able
to participate.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have set their hands
and affixed their seals, this the 20th day of February, 1974.
MAYOR
CLERK OF COUNCIL, SAVANNAH BEACH,
Tybee Island, Georgia
OATH OF REGISTRATION OFFICER
I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and
impartially discharge, to the best of my ability, the duties
imposed upon me by law as Registrar.
EvelyJy M. Butler, Registrar
Sworn to and subscribed
befor- me t Lim %,j day of , 1974
W. La - Smith II
Sayan Fh Bea ecorders' Court
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R E S O L U T I O N
to be adopted by the
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH
Tybee Island, Georgia
at its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 1974
WHEREAS, on February 1, 1974, a special called meeting
of the Mayor and Council assembled at the City Hall at 7:30 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of Savannah Beach and all Councilmen
were given proper notice in accordance with the provisions of the Charter
of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia; and,
WHEREAS, on said date at said special called meeting, the
following members of Council were present: Councilman Edward Jung,
Councilman Earl Anderson, Councilman Edward Towns, and Councilwoman
Karen Losy; Mayor Alan Hendrix and Councilman Walter Parker and Council-
man Ernest Hosti did not attend the said meeting; and,
WHEREAS, those present did constitute a quorum in accordance
with the Charter of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia,
and did proceed with conducting business in accordance with the
said Charter; and,
WHEREAS, at said meeting, a motion was made, duly seconded,
and unanimously approved that the present City Attorney and Recorder,
Fred S. Clark, be dismissed from his official position as City Attorney
and Recorder for the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia;
and,
WHEREAS,a motion was made, duly seconded, and unanimously
approved that W. Lance Smith, III, be . employed and retained as
City Attorney and Recorder for the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee
Island, Georgia, conferring upon him all authority and duties
conferred in the Charter of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia.
WHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that W. Lance Smith, III, be
employed and retained as City Attorney and Recorder for the City
of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, and that Fred S. Clark
be dismissed from all official duties pertaining to the City of
avannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Julius Fine, Recorder Pro
Tem, and Edward Lee, Assistant City Attorney, be dismissed from any
and all duties relative to the business of the City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Barnard M. Portman and
Edward M. Buttimer be employed and retained as Assistant City
Attorneys and Recorders Pro Tem, conferring- upon them all authority
and duties conferred in the Charter of the City of Savannah
Beach, Tybee.Island, Georgia.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have set their hands
and affixed their seals, the 20th day of February, 1974.
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MAYOR
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CLERK OF COUNCIL
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R E S O L U T I 0 N.
to be adopted by the
CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH
Tybee Island, Georgia
at its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 1974
WHEREAS, the Erosion Control Project is a great concern
to the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, the surrounding
counties, and the state of Georgia in its entirety; and
WHEREAS, the Erosion Control Project has required the
involvement and work of many persons both on the federal and state
levels of government; and
WHEREAS, Senator Wiley A. Wasden has spent many long
hours of detail work on this Erosion Control Project; and
WHEREAS, Senator Wiley A. Wasden has distinguished himself
as an able public servant; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Savannah Beach, Chatham County,
and the State of Georgia owe a debt of gratitude to the senator from
the Second Senatorial District of Georgia.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said. Senator Wiley A.
Wasden be commended for his tireless efforts on said project and that
he be congratulated for a job well done and a vote of thanks be extened
to him from this Mayor and Council and the citizens of Savannah
Beach.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread
upon the minutes of this Mayor and Council of the City of Savannah
Beach, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the said
Senator. Wiley A. Wasden.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have set their hands
and affixed their seals, this the 20th day of February, 1974.
CLERK OF COUNCIL, SAVANNAH BEACH,
Tybee Island, Georgia
MAYOR
R E S O L U T I O N .
to be adopted by the
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH
Tybee Island, Georgia
at its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 1974
WHEREAS, the Erosion Control Project is a great concern
to the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, the sur-
rounding counties, and the state of Georgia in its entirety; and
WHEREAS, the Erosion Control Project has required the
total involvement and efforts of many individuals, both on the federal
and state levels of government; and
WHEREAS, Joseph D. Tanner has expended a great deal of
time, together with his competent and efficient staff, on this
Erosion Control Project; and
.WHEREAS, that Joseph D. Tanner and his department and
members of his staff have visgorously accepted the challenge and
responsibility of this Erosion Control Project and have industriously
applied their knowledge and experience toward the resolvement of this
Project for the betterment of this community and the entire state of
Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Savannah Beach, Chatham County,
and the State of Georgia are deeply grateful and are indebted to Mr.
Joseph D. Tanner and his efficient staff for their efforts toward the
completion of the Erosion Control Project.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the said Joseph D. Tanner .
and his department and staff members be commended for their tireless
efforts on said project and that they be congratulated for a job well
done, and a vote of thanks be extended to each of them from this Mayor
and Council and the citizens of Savannah Beach.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread
upon the minutes of this Mayor and Council of the City of Savannah
Beach.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have set their hands
and affixed their seals, this the 20th day of February, 1974.
Gi;Kv1.11-te
MAYOR
CLERK OF COUNCIL, SAVANNAH BEACH,
Tybee Island, Georgia