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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19740417CCMeetingSavannah Beach, Georgia April 17, 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 was also present. Also the following councilmen -elect were present at the meeting: Mr. Joe Agnew, Mr. Jim Bond and Mr. Edward Fahey. VISITORS AND PETITIONERS present at the meeting were Mr. Jim Fabrikant, Mrs. Joyce CAllison, Mr. Richard Grosse, Mr. Weis Snell, Chief John Price, Sid McKissic, Mr. Ed Fahey, Jr., Mr. Joe Booth, Mr. David Sims and Mrs. Mildred Falligant. Also Mr. Barry Caldwell, operator of the Sewage Treatment Plant and a group of employees of the Sewer and Water Department were in attendance. The Minutes of the Meetings of March 20th, March 28th and April 2nd - 1974 were approved as written. A group of employees of the Savannah Beach Water and Sewer Department with Mr. Barry Caldwell acting as spokesman, appeared before Council to request a salary increase, stating one was long overdue. Mr. Caldwell stated further that they did their job as well as it could be done and felt that they were entitled to a raise. Mayor Hendrix recommended that the group get together with Mr. Kent, their Superintendent, and Mr. Towns, the Chairman, and see if something could be worked out. Councilman Towns, Chairman of the Sewer and Water Committee, stated that he had been contacted by Mr. Kent, who requested a raise for the employees of this department. He said that he told Mr. Kent that this raise could not be considered until May 1st at which time a new fiscal year would begin. Mayor Hendrix recommended that in the future requests such as this should be taken to the Superintendent who would handle these things for them. Sgt. Jim Shelley of the Air National Guard appeared before Council on behalf of the Employers Support the Guard Program. He stated that the support they needed was for the employer of members of the Guard to allow these people to fulfill their two - weeks annual active duty obligation without using up their vacation time. Mr. David Sims appeared before Council on behalf of Mr. Joe Booth whose application for an alcoholic license to operate the Kittens Korner was denied by Council based upon the unfavorable recommendation of the Chief of Police. He requested reconsideration of this application based upon the fact that both Chatham County and the City of Savannah granted him a license. Also, because even 4 -2- though his record revealed many charges, there were actually only a few convictions and these were for minor charges. City Attorney outlined the action leading up to the issuance of this license amd recommended that in any discussion concerning the applicant, that his character not be involved. It was then decided to take this matter up later on in the meeting. A letter from Mr. Richard Grosse was read by the Clerk. Mr. Grosse was also in attendance at the meeting. In his letter, Mr. Grosse complained about several matters such as motorcycles racing on the beach, several apparent violations of our zoning ordinance, caution signs for motorists driving vehicles in a residential area, etc. Following the reading of his letter, Mr. Grosse elaborated on his complaints. Mayor Hendrix requested Chief Price to look into these complaints, especially the motorcycles running on the beach. He stated further that if it is felt signs are needed, we will put them up. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Weis Snell tendering his resignation as Curator of the Tybee Museum, effective May 1, 1974. His letter also included the resignation of his wife as one of the Museum attendants. Along with his resignation, Mr. Snell submitted a list of suggestions that he felt would be helpful for the success of the Museum in the future. Mr. Snell's resignation was accepted with regret. BILLS OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS for the month of March were approved for payment. Finance Chairman Edward Jung presented Budgets for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 1974 and ending April 30, 1975 for the General Fund and the Water -Sewer Department. He first read the projected revenue and expenditures for the Water & Sewer Department. BUDGET WATER & SEWER Councilman Jung then moved the adoption of this Budget. It was seconded by Councilman Towns and unanimously carried. Councilman Jung then read the projected appropriations and expenditures for the General Fund. BUDGET GENERAL FUND Councilman Jung moved the adoption of this budget. The motion was seconded by Councilman Parker and unanimously carried. 1 5 -3- Councilman Earl Anderson, speaking about the new parking decals, stated that the use of both the regular and the complimen- tary decals should be controlled by Council. He stated further that all of our residents and property owners who have designated Savannah Beach as their address on their car registration should receive one decal for each car registered up to two. And for those property owners who did not register their car from a Savannah Beach address, they would be entitled to purchase a decal for an agreed upon sum. There would also be a limit of two on these decals. Councilman Anderson then moved that our existing decal Ordinance be amended so as to allow residents and property owners a free decal for each car up to a limit of two that is registered from a Savannah Beach address. And those residents and property owners whose cars are not registered from a Savannah Beach address be allowed to purchase up to two decals for the sum of $7.50, and that unanimous consent be given to adopt this amendment on first and second reading at this meeting. The motion was seco eel by Councilman Parker and unanimously carried. O R D I N A N C E Mayor Hendrix announced that the next item of business was the proposed offer to purchase the Tybrisa property. He then called upon Councilman Towns for any information he might have on this proposed purchase. Councilman Towns stated that Mr. J. T. McCusker of Knoxville, Tennessee had made a proposal on behalf of a group to purchase the property and was supposed to have put it in writing and mailed it but so far it had not been received. Councilman Towns stated further that he did not feel that he could afford to comment on it until he saw it in writing. Mayor Hendrix stated that if anything was received on this or any other proposal to purchase this property we would call a special meeting if necessary to hear them out. ANIMAL ORDINANCE: Concerning theAnimal Ordinance which Council had been working on , Councilman Earl Anderson announced that a meeting was held at 2:00 P.M. today in City Hall and was attended by Mr. Harbison of the Chatham County Health Department, Mrs. Strange and Mrs. Mood and many of our residents. Mr. Anderson stated further that it was a real good meeting. He stated that the principal thing that came out of the meeting today was that plans are being made to notify all animal owners to come to a meeting with the members of City Council, Mr. Harbison, and other interested citizens to continue work on this Ordinance. Mr. Anderson stated that the Ordinance they were working towards was more like the previous Ordinance wherein animals were allowed within the city limits but only under certain conditions. Councilman Anderson spoke on the need for carrying out Mr. Snell's suggestions regarding the museum such as appointing a commission to operate it and completely remove it from any politics. 6 -4- Councilman Jung brought to the attention of Council an amount of $360.00 still standing on our books which has accumulated through the years from deposits made by water - takers who have died or moved away, or cannot be located. He moved that Council grant the necessary authority to adjust this off and credit this amount to Income of Prior Years. The motion was seconded by Councilman Towns and unanimously carried. Councilman Jung informed Council that our required annual audit was now due and that bids had been received from three reputable firms to perform this work. He stated the bids received were: HASKINS & SELLS ........ SPILLANE ET AL. ........ KARP & AARONSON ......... $6500 to $7500 $7900 $7500 plus out of pocket expenses not to exceed'$300 Councilman Jung stated that we have had work done by Haskins & Sells and Spillane but not by Karp & Aaronson; however, he stated that this firm was presently auditing the City of Savannah and upon checking with Mr. Mendonza, Savannah City Manager, received a good recommendation on the fine job this firm was doing for the City of Savannah. Mayor Hendrix reminded Council that all of these bids were real close but since a member of one of these firms was a resident of Savannah Beach, this being Charlie Spillane, he felt like we should show a little favor to the local people and let the Spillane Company handle this audit. Councilman Jung then moved that the job be given to Karp & Aaronson for the sum of $7500, plus out-of-the-pocket expenses not to exceed $300, and no more. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and unanimously carried. The Clerk was requested to notify Karp & Aaronson that they had been given this job in order that they could make their +preparations to begin this audit. City Attorney Lance Smith informed City Council that after several discussions with some of the leaders in our work and efforts to accomplish our Beach Erosion Control Project - from our own engineers - from the Metropolitan Planning Commission - the Corps of Engineers and the State Department of Natural Resources, a proposal had been made that as we prepare to begin this important work that City Council enact an Ordinance making a new permanent committee to be known as "BEACH PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE" He stated that the thought behind this was that we would then have a single person to represent the City and stay on top of this project and act as a laison officer between the City of Savannah Beach and the other governmental entities. Mayor Hendrix stated that we had talked about this A 1 1 -5- and he felt it was very important to have someone out in the field, so to speak. He stated further that this was referred to as a 4.6 million dollar program when actually it was more like a 20 million dollar program. He enlarged further saying that what this amounts to is that immediately after he takes office, the Mayor will appoint this as the seventh permanent committee wherein a councilman will be appointed to be responsible for this work and answer directly to the Mayor. Councilman Towns moved the adoption of this Ordinance on FIRST READING. This motion was seconded by Councilman Parker and unanimously carried. The Clerk announced the award of a State Grant and the offer of a Contract in the amount of $250,000 for a project for pollution abatement consisting of Analysis of Sewer System, Survey of Sewer System and Repairs to sewer lines as indicated from survey and stated that it was now necessary for Council to adopt a suitable Resolution authorizing Mayor Hendrix to repre- sent the City of Savannah Beach and to enter into a Contract with the Environmental Protective Division of the State Depart- ment of Natural Resources. He them read the following Resolution: R E S O L U T .I O N Councilman Jung moved the adoption of this Resolution. It was seconded by Councilman Ed Towns and unanimously carried. Councilman Parker stated that since Mr. Elliott's resig- nation, we needed someone badly to oversee the parking meters, collect delinquent business licenses, check on truck decals, etc. He stated further that he would like to put Mr. L. E. Taylor on this job, stating that Mr. Taylor had a very good reputation in the community and many years of service as a detective with the City of Savannah. Mayor Hendrix referred this matter to the Police Committee with the request that they get the job filled so that this work could go on. Council then took up the matte of reconsidering the application for an alcoholic beverage license in the name of Mr. Joe Booth, which had been deferred earlier in the meeting. This applicant's record was looked at very closely again; also, his written application. And, after a lengthy discussion, it was again the feeling of the Police Committee that this license should NOT be granted and they made this recommendation to Council. Councilman Parker then moved that this application be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hosti and unanimously carried There being no further business the meeting was adjourned to the next regular or special called meeting. 1)3 n ! w`ry Clril&roLkoi CLERK OF COUNCIL MAYOR 1 1 1 1 1 AN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19, SECTION 19 -31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA SO AS TO ADD TO THE EXISTING ORDINANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF DECALS; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCES 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 19 -31 of Chapter 19 of the Code or Ordinances of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia is stricken in its entirety and a new subsection is inserted in lieu thereof, which shall read as follows: Chapter 19, Section 19 -31 is amended to read as follows: Such decals shall be issued to any person or family that are property owners or residents of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, with the reservation that not more than two (2) decals shall be issued to any one (1) family and shall be issued for a period of only one (1) year beginning May 1st and effective through April 30th of the following year, upon presentation of a current, valid automobile registration of the State of Georgia indicating registration and address from Savannah Beach, Tybee Island Georgia; and, also indicating that the ad valorem thereon has been paid to the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, or upon the payment of Seven and 50/100 Dollars ($7.50) per decal. SECTION II. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be repealed and the same are repealed. ENACTED in open Council this 17th day of APRIL 7 19 74 CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA (SEAL) First Reading: April 17, 1974 Second Reading: April 17, 1974 Enacted: April 17, 1974 City Clerk J 1 BUDGET — WATER 8 SEWER REVENUE FUND FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 1974 — APRIL 30, 1975 ANTICIPATED OPERATING EXPENSES: SALARIES $ 52,000.00 ELECTRIC 17:300.00 OPERATING SUPPLIES 5,900.00 REPAIRS. & MAINTENANCE 4,500e00 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,600.00 TRUCK EXPENSE 3,500.00 INSURANCE 1,700.00 SOCIAL SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS 3,100.00 TELEPHONE 800.00 LEGAL/ACCOUNTING AUDIT 2,500.00 METERS 2,000.00 HOSPITALIZATION 1,300.00 SINKING FUND INTEREST 64,956.00 $161,156.00 1 1 1 BUDGET - GENERAL FUND FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 1974 - APRIL 30, 1975 APPROPRIATIONS General Government $ 60,000.00 Police Department 95,000.00 Department of Public Works 65,000.00 Sanitation m. 15,000.00 Parking Meter Department 15,500.00 Fire Department °" 10,500.00 Museum 7,400.00 Parks Recreation & Library 10,000.00 Reduction of Long :.Term Debt 12,000.00 (General Obligation Bonds) NOTES PAYABLE: - Savannah Bank & Trust Co. 50,000.00 Fire Engine_Payment 6,000.00 Tybrisa Property Payment 20,000.00 OTHER EXPENSES: Hospitalization 5,000.00 Social Sea city 12,500.00 Dictating Machine 700.00 Codification of Ordinances 3,000.00 Contingencies 6,$60.00 $424,460.00 1 1 BUDGET — GENERAL FUND FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 1974 — APRIL 30, 1975 ANTICIPATED REVENUE Real Estate Taxes $225,000.00 Commercial Personal Property Tax 6,500.00 Public Utilities 191500.00 Intangible Taxes 1,500.00 Auto Tag — (Ad ;Valorem Taxes) 10,500.00 Insurance Premium Tax 650.00 Beverage Taxes 32,000.00 Business Licenses, .. 39,000.00 Building_ Permits >: 1,500.00 Truck Decals 3,500. -00 Dog Tags 100.00 Police Court Fines 30,000.00 Parking Violations 12,000.00 Penalties & Interest on Delinquent Taxes 1,000.00. Parking Meters Including Gate 35,000.00 Museum Income 2,500.00 Garbage Pick up — Outside City Limits 2,800.00 Restrooms 150.00 Commission on Phones 160.00 Miscellaneous Income 1,100.00 $424,460.00 BUDGET - WATER & SEWER REVENUE FUND FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 1974 - APRIL 30, 1975 ANTICIPATED REVENUE: WATER INCOME COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SALES $ 102,656.00 SEWER INCOME COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SEWER STUB FEES WATER TAP & RECONNECT FEES 1 52,000.00 3,500.00 3,000.00 $ 161,156.00 1 1 1 A RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Savannah Beach proposes to construct a project for the abatement of pollution, consisting of Analysis of Sewer System, Survey of Sewer System and Repairs to sewer lines as indicated from survey, and WHEREAS, this proposed project is eligible for State Grant assistance, and WHEREAS, a STATE GRANT in the amount of $250,000 for the construction of this project has been offered the City by the Environmental Protection Division of the State Department of Natural Resources, and has been accepted by the City. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED By the Mayor and Council of the City of Savannah Beach to enter into this contract with the Environmental Protective Division of the State Department of Natural Resources and to perform all the work in accordance with the terms of the contract and to comply with all requirements and conditions of said contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT William Allen Hendrix, Mayor of the City of Savannah Beach, will be the representative of the City of Savannah Beach for all required offered actions concerning the proposed project. READ AND PASSED by a quorum of the City Council in open Council Meeting this 17th day of April, 1974. ATTEST: E. M. Patterson, Clerk of Council Mayor and Council of the CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, GEORGIA William Allen Hendrix, Mayor SEAL