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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19750318CCMeeting27 Savannah Beach, Georgia March 18, 1975 The Regular Monthly Meeting of Savannah Beach City Council was held this evening at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Room with Mayor Michael J. Counihan presiding and a quorum of the following Councilmen present: Richard DeLoach, John Wylly, Ernest Hosti, James Bond and Joseph Agnew. Councilman Ed. Fahey absent. City Attorney William H. Pinson absent, his place being taken by Mr. Luhr Beckman. Visitors and petitioners present at the meeting were: William Whelan, Richard Crosse, Laura Mackey, Mr. & Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Karen Losey, Mrs. Leon Case, Walter Parker and Franklin Burnsed, City. Building Inspector. . Councilman Agnew introduced Mr. & Mrs. Dixon who had made application to the City for a business license for a Food Service on Wheels. This proposed mobile food store operation was outlined by Mr. & Mrs. Dixon. The next speaker, Mrs. Laura Mackey, informed Council that the parents of her students in her ABC School were not able to get to the school to bring the children and pick them up due to getting stuck in the mud and requested some help from the City in correcting this situation. Councilman Ernest Hosti informed Mrs. Mackey that Mr. Reed was supposed to have done something about this already but that he would check into it and see that it is taken care of. Mr. Walter Parker, former Councilman, appeared before Council to request that the traffic flow on Sixteenth Street remain as it is. He also stated that he would like to see the small salary restored to the Mayor and Councilmen. Mr. Bill Saxman of the Metropolitan Planning Commission explained to Council some of the problems we were experiencing with our Sand Dune Ordinance and various zoning problems. Minutes of the following meetings were approved: Regular Council Meeting of February 17, 1975 Special Council Meeting of February 21, 1975 Special Council Meeting of March 6, 1975 Councilman James Bond informed Council of a proposal by Thomas and Hutton Engineering Co. to rehabilitate our Sewer Department so that it would conform to the guide lines of the Envoronmental Protection Agency. He then read the following proposal from Thomas and Hutton. PROPOSAL FROM THOMAS AND HUTTON 28 -2 Following the reading of the proposal, Councilman Bond moved that it be accepted. This motion was seconded by Councilman Richard DeLoach and unanimously carried. Mayor Counihan then requested the Clerk to read the proposed appointments to the Savannah Beach Planning Com- mission which were as• follows: Mr. Charles Peterson Mr. John F. Allgood Mr. Charles Worden Mr. Bob Williams Mr. Bert Barrett Mr. Lloyd Hauser Mr. David Thomas 5 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 2 years 1 year 1 year A motion was then made by Councilman Hosti that these appointments be confirmed. The motion was seconded by Council- man Wylly and unanimously carried. Councilman Joe Agnew read a letter of City of Savannah City Manager informing us that our share of the Wastewater Facilities Plan for Chatham County was $1,117.00. He then read the following Resolution authorizing the City of. Savannah Beach to participate with the City of Savannah in planning for the construction of environmentally sound, cost effective and implementable sewerage treatment facili- ties adequate to meet the minimum Georgia and Federal waste- water treatment requirements: .RESOLUTION Following the reading of the Resolution, Councilman Agnew moved that it be adopted. .This motion was seconded by Councilman Wylly and unanimously carried. In the absence of Councilman Fahey, Councilman Bond reported on the status of the Animal Ordinance and recom- mended that a mixed group of citizens, both pros and cons be selected to study this problem and see if they could come up with a solution. Mayor Counihan stated that the next item on the agenda concerned a petition filed by a group of citizens and resi- dents concerning the flow of traffic on Sixteenth Street, requesting that it be returned to its former status. He then asked Council for authority to appoint a committee to review it, study it and act upon it immediately as the season opening was rapidly approaching. Councilman Wylly then moved -3- that the Mayor appoint a committee to make a study of this problem and the petition. The motion was seconded by Council- man Bond and unanimously carried. The Mayor then appointed Councilman Ernest Hosti, Richard DeLoach and John Wylly as a committee to look into this and stated they had power to act. Several other Councilmen indicated their desire to serve on this committee so the Mayor announced that all six Councilmen would serve as a committee. Mayor Counihan then called upon the Clerk to read the following letter dated March 11, 1975, received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C. via Certified Mail. LETTER FROM HUD Following the reading of this letter, Council recommen- ded that this be turned over to our City Attorney for the necessary legal procedure to put the City of Savannah Beach in compliance with these regulations. With reference to the application of Mr. & Mrs. Dixon for a license to operate a mobile food service vehicle for the sale of pizzas and related products, Mayor Counihan appointed Councilman Ernest Hosti, Richard DeLoach and John Wylly to examine this thoroughly; look into the ordinance and come back in with a decision. Councilman Agnew reminded the committee that an amendment to our Business License Ordinance would be necessary to grant this license. The Clerk then read the following letter from City Attorney William H. Pinson, addresed to the Mayor and Council concerning the proposed change to our Charter relating to the election of Mayor and Councilmen and terms of each. LETTER FROM CITY ATTORNEY In explanation of this letter, Attorney Luhr Beckman stated they were merely trying to find out the wishes of Council on this matter - what direction they as the City's attorneys should take in the matter. It was the opinion of Council that they should contact Senator McDowell or take whatever steps they felt necessary to carry this forward. It was brought out that in order to carry out the re- quirements of our Weed Ordinance it would be necessary to appoint a Health Officer from the City of Savannah Beach. To accomplish this, the following Resolution appointing Mr. Loren E. Taylor was read for Council's adoption: 30 -4 RESOLUTION Following the reading of this Resolution, Councilman Agnew moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hosti and unanimously adopted. The Clerk then announced that the Schedule for Chatham County Rabies Vaccination Clinics had been received and the clinic for Savannah Beach was to be held on Wednesday, April 2nd at Savannah Beach. Post Office conducted by Dr. Case. A letter from Mr. Richard. Grosse was then read by the Clerk in which several complaints were registered by Mr. Grosse in regard to a violation of Savannah Beach Zoning Ordinance which was now in existance at the Rivers End Campgrounds. He stated that the campgrounds had been know- ingly leasing trailer spaces on a long term basis and accept- ing payment for this thereby making said trailers full time residents. He requested that the City enforce its zoning laws which would outlaw this practice. There seemed to be some conflict as to what constituted a resident in the State of Georgia and Mr. Grosse stated that a resident was defined as a person who ends his children to a public shcool and who has resided in on place for thirty days or more. Mr. Grosse continued stating that- me of the residents of this trailer park were attending our pb,blic schools at the present time. Mayor Counihan appointed tpe Health Officer and the Building Inspector to go over to this campsite, check those who are staying there at the pres nt time to determine if any of them were permanent residents and report back at the next Council Meeting. Mr. Grosse informed Council that he would be glad to give the City an easement across his property in order that the various lines in that area might be connected. Councilman Bond stated to Council that he would like to go on record concerning the Beach Erosion Project that if the State of Georgia fails to come up with $350,000.00, they will be in violation of a contract that they have with Savannah Beach, Chatham County and the United States of America. Mayor Counihan requested our City Attorney to look into this matter as explained by Councilman Bond and give Council a report in writing. Councilman Wylly stated that he felt this matter called for burther discussion. He said they had tried to contact Senator Riley and that over the week -end we had a visit and an inspection from a representative of Congressman Bo Ginn's office; together with two attorneys representing the House Public Works Committee and the Federal Government has a -5- couple of million dollars in Washington waiting on us to get our re- nourishment program underway. He added that if our delegates up in Atlanta fail to get our State money put back in the budget we will lose all of our Federal money for the second phase of our Beach Erosion Project. Council- man Hosti stated that we should see if we can go ahead without this $350,000.00. Attorney Beckman stated that the problem, as he understood it, was as follows: Phase II begins with a contract for three years which doesn't necessarily mean that the project is going to take three years and it is possible that this same work could possibly be done in one year at a cheaper cost. A lengthy discussion followed during which the Clerk reported on several telephone conversations received from Senator McDowell. Councilman Agnew gave an interpreta- tion of the stipulations in the contract and agreement with, reference to the land to be acquired for the project and Attorney Beckman reported on the aspects of the so- called "scenic easement" and that the contract does not provide for the Federal Government to hold title to all of this land acquired for the Project. Councilman Agnew stated further that Senator McDowell had been informed that if he would contact Attorney Silverman of the Corps of Engineers, he would straighten him out on the acquisition and title of this land. Councilman Johy Wylly complained that Chatham County had promised us two all new tennis courts to replace our one bad one. He stated he is now informed by the County Recreation Department that instead of two new courts, they are going to re -paint the lines on the existing court and probably replace the fence on either end. He stated further -that he could not understand what the County does with all of our tax dollars if they can't put a couple of tennis courts down here. Mr. Wylly stated further that Savannah Beach was supposed to be a recreation area for Chatham County and we don't even have a place to play tennis - not to mention all the other things we DON'T get . from the County. Bills of the various departments for the Month of February were approved for payment. Councilman Agnew stated that he had been contacted by Mrs. George Chandler who stated that her son had been injured last summer while on duty as a life guard and that workmens compensation had paid for everything except $11.00 and re- quested payment of this $11.00 by the City. Payment of this claim was agreeable with Council; however, Attorney Beckman felt that even though the $11.00 was a small amount the City .3 r %3 2 -6- might be setting a bad precedent and the act on the part of the. City paying this claim might be illegal. Mayor Counihan then turned this matter over to the City Attorney for his investigation. Attorney Luhr Beckman reported that the Flood Insurance Ordinance was being prepared and should be ready for adoption by the next Council Meeting. Attorney Beckman stated that Mr. Joseph Hutton, in a letter to their firm dated February 17, 1975, stated that he had reviewed the proposed sewer ordinance and found it satisfactory except in two respects. The letter went on to say that the Ordinance as written permits concrete sewer pipe which has been troublesome at Tybee and does not. permit P.V.C. pipe which is now used most frequently. Mr. Hutton suggested that these conditions be corrected by making the following changes: Section 20 -44 (e) delete "or concrete pipe ASTM Specification C -14" Add "or Polyvinyl Chloride with integial wall bell and spigot joints with a rubber ring gasket. Pipe and fittings shall conform to ASTM D-3-34". Section 20 -44 (j) delete in 3rd paragraph "All joints etc." substitute "All joints in vetrified clay shall be made by using rubber gaskets or preformed, factory applied couplings having resilient properties in accordance with ASTM Specification C -425 for vetrified clay pipe ". Attorney Beckman then stated that Council should actually amend the ordinance adopted on February 17, 1975 to reflect the changes made by Joe Hutton in his letter. Attorney Beckman stated that they had gotten together with the City Clerk and . already made the necessary correction in the Ordinance to reflect these changes but needed to be formally adopted by unanimous consent at this meeting. Councilman Bond then moved that these amendments be adopted on first and second readings at this meeting by unanimous consent. The motion was seconded by Councilman Agnew and unanimously carried_ I There being no further business the meeting was adjourned until the next regular or special called meeting. Clerk of Council Mayor r TE ;.EP' ONE 232 -2183 P. O. BOX 8042 . HUE THOMAS. JR. JOSEPH .1. HurroN THOMAS AND HUTTON ENGINEERING CO. 20 BAY STREET. EAST SAVANNAH. GEORGIA 31402 March 6, 1975 City of Savannah Beach Post Office Box 128 Savannah Beach, Georgia 31328 Gentlemen: W. G. FOSTER F. V. GEORGE. JR. W. C. POWERS P. W. RAMES Mr. James S. Bond III has asked for our assistance in setting up a Sewer Department capable of operating and maintaining the sewage treatment plant, pumping stations and collection system in accordance with State and E.P.A. Guidelines . He has also asked that we assist in getting the existing plant and pumping stations into a condition that will meet the requirements of the State and Federal agencies. In our opinion this assistance would include the following services: 1. Prepare a table of organization that will be required to maintain and operate the system. 2. For each position list the following: a. Functions to be performed and responsibility. b. The minimum qualifications for the starting grade within each position. c. The skills and experience that would qualify a man for the top grade in each position. d. Range of salary that would be paid to those who qualify for the starting up to the top grade. 3. When you have filled the key positions, we would then: a. Instruct each man in the essential duties of his position. b. Show each man how to make minor repairs, operate, and maintain each piece of equipment for which he is responsible. c. Instruct the treatment plant operator in the theory and operation of the plant with particular emphasis on in -plant monitoring to save power consump- tion and chemicals and to get maximum efficiency from the plant. d. Point out the problems that are apt to occur and the probable solutions. e. Prepare lubrication and maintenance schedule of all equipment with check list for recording compliance with the schedule. City of Savannah Beach March 6, 1975 Page 2 4. Prepare plans and specifications for rehabilitation of the treatment plant. and pumping stations to bring this equipment into condition where they can perform as designed. Prepare advertise- ments for bids that the City can send to contractors qualified to do the work. Supervise the rehabilitation work. It is impossible to determine in advance the time our personnel must spend to perform the above services because so much depends upon the capability of the men you select for the key positions. We will therefore charge for these services at the hourly rates of the personnel required plus the cost of telephone, travel, etc. Invoices will be submitted monthly and the services can be termi- nated whenever you desire. If this proposal is satisfactory, please sign it where indicated and return one copy to us. JJH /kh Accepted: City of Savannah Beach By: Very truly yours, THOMAS & HUTTON ENGINEERING CO. Title: Date: cc: Mr. James S. Bond III 1 1 1 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the City of Savannah Beach, Georgia proposes to construct projects for the abatement of water pollution consist- ing of wastewater treatment works, and WHEREAS, Public Law 92 -500, Title II Regulations (40 CFR 35.917) require facilities planning as an element of the con- struction of publicly owned wastewater treatment works, and WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the public interest that the City of Savannah Beach, Georgia participate with the City of Savannah in planning for the construction of environmentally sound, cost effective, and implementable sewerage treatment facilities adequate to meet the minimum Georgia and Federal waste- water treatment requirements, and WHEREAS, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division has designated a facilities planning area and allocated, from Georgia's 1974 federal allotment, funds to pay for 75% of the cost of preparing the plan, and WHEREAS, the City of Savannah Beach has now been informed by Mr. Arthur A. Mendonsa, City Manager of the City of Savannah, Georgia, that a cost distribution chart prepared by the consulting engineers indicates that the Savannah Beach share of the local cost of the Facilities Plan to be $1,117.00 and that this payment shall be made at the completion of the project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in Council duly assembled, that the Mayor of the City of Savannah Beach is hereby authorized and directed to enter into agreement with the City of Savannah to pay its proportionate share of the local cost of this project to the City of Savannah, Georgia, lead applicant of this project. ADOPTED IN OPEN COUNCIL this 18th day of March, 1975. CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA BY: ATTEST: YOR CLERK OF COUNCIL if DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FEDERAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20410 ?MR 1 1 1975 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Edward M. Patterson City Clerk City of Savannah Beach City Hall Post Office Box 128 Savannah Beach, Georgia 31328 Dear Mr. Patterson: IN REPLY REFER TO; I FM When the City of Savannah Beach applied for eligibility for the sale of subsidized flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program, it made the statutory commitment to us and to its citizens that it would adopt adequate flood plain management measures with effective enforcement provisions to require local builders and developers to take the necessary steps to reduce or avoid needless flood damage in connection with future construction. ' On February 23, 1973, we notified the City of Savannah Beach that based on a review of the City's submitted data we found that the City had not adopted flood plain management measures in accordance with the provisions of Section 1910.3 of our regulations. In response to this notification, the City sent us a letter dated May 18, 1973, stating the authorities of the City had contacted the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to obtain advice regarding the necessary actions the City would have to take to meet the standards of the program regulations. Due to a delay on the State's part in preparing a proposal, the City requested an extension of time in order for the necessary actions to be taken. Since this request was made, we have not been advised that the City of Savannah Beach has taken any steps towards complying with the program regulations. We are enclosing with this letter a statement detailing the specific deficiencies in the City of Savannah Beach's submitted flood plain management measures. 1 2 You are advised that unless, within 90 days of receipt of this letter, you fully comply with the requirements of our regulations, the City of Savannah Beach's eligibility for the sale of flood insurance will be suspended pursuant to Section 1909.24 of the regulations. No floo insurance may be sold or renewed in any suspended community. Si erely, Y -7 //J. Robert Hunter Acting Federal Insurance Administrator Enclosure 4. SECTION 1910.3(e) DEFICIENCIES OF LAND USE AND CONTROL MEASURES FOR City of Savannah Beach, GA Your measures were found following sections of our L ✓ 1910.3(b)(2) 1910.3(b)(3) c. . 1910.3(b) (4) 1910.3(b)(5) 1910.3(b)(6) 1910.3(b)(7) g. 1910.3(b)(8) 1910.3(e)(2) G1910.3(e)(3) (i)J 1910.3(e)(4) 1910.3(e)(5) DATE Mdreh 11, 1975 deficient in meeting the requirements contained in the regulations, which are circled below: Regulate special flood hazard areas, as a minimum. Flood plain laws take precedence over other laws. Require building permits for all proposed construction or other improvements in the flood plain area having special flood hazards.. Major repairs in special flood hazard areas uses methods and material to minimize flood damage. New construction and substantial improvements (including mobile homes) in-special flood hazard areas must use methods, materials and be anchored to minimize flood damage. New subdivision and development proposals, including their utilities and drainage are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage. New water and sewer systems '(including on -site systems) located to avoid impairment or contamination during flooding. New residential construction and substantial improve - ments elevated to the 100 year flood level. New non- residential construction and substantial improvements elevated or floodproofed to the 100 year flood level. In coastal high hazard areas, non - conforming uses below 100 -year flood level cannot be expanded. New construction, in coastal high hazard areas must be elevated to the 100 year flood level, anchored, and open space provided below the first floor. EDWARD M.. PATTERSON CITY CLERK WM. H. PINSON. JR. RECORDER AND CITY ATTORNEY PHONE 786 -4573 M. J. COUNIHAN, MAYOR CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH Executive Offices — City Hall P. O. Box 128 SAVANNAH BEACH, GA. 31328 March 18, 1975 COUNCILMEN JOSEPH M. AGNEW JAMES S. BOND 111 RICHARD T. DELOACH EDWARD J. EAHEY ERNEST C. HOSTI JOHN C. WYLLY, JR. Mayor & Council City of Savannah Beach P. O. Box 128 Savannah Beach, Georgia 31328 In Re: Proposed Change to Charter Relating to Election of Mayor & Councilmen and Terms of Each. Dear Mayor & Council: Several months ago, I was requested to look into the possibility of amending our charter and to submit a proposed amendment for adoption by the legislature allowing the change of terms of, office for Mayor and Council to place it on a staggered basis. I did prepare the amendment and submit it to Council. I also provided Council with copies to submit to our legislative dele- gation. After a delegation of our Council went to Atlanta for Mayor's Day activities, I was informed that several Councilmen had met with our legislative delegation and that the proposed change had been taken care of with our local legislators and legis- lative council. Therefore, I was requested not to proceed any further on this project. The purpose of this letter is simply to remind you of the status of this project so that you can take whatever action you feel necessary. of Very truly yours, • William H. Pinson, Jr. 1 1 1 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Code of Ordinances, Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, Sec. 2 -10, provides that a City Health Officer shall be elected by the governing body; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to appoint a Health Officer, and it is the desire of the present Mayor and Council that LORAN E. TAYLOR be so appointed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Savannah Beach, in Council assembled, pursuant to the authority invested in it by the Code of Ordinances, does hereby appoint LORAN E. TAYLOR as the City Health Officer, Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia. The within resolution is ADOPTED and APPROVED this 18th day of March, 1975. CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH, TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA By: ayor Attest: Clerk of Council